Bianco Carrara White Marble Tile

Shop Carrara marble tile in polished, honed, tumbled and split-faced finishes: field tile, mosaics, checkerboard and matching trim in the classic white-and-soft-gray stone from Carrara, Italy.

Bianco Carrara is quarried in the Apuan Alps of Carrara, Tuscany — the same region that defined Italian stone craftsmanship for centuries. Its white ground with soft blue-gray veining makes it the most widely used and most versatile natural marble in residential design.

What Makes Bianco Carrara Distinctive

Unlike Calacatta Gold (bolder, warmer veining) or Thassos White (near-pure white, minimal veining), Bianco Carrara occupies the most balanced middle ground — enough character to be genuinely interesting, cool and neutral enough to work with almost any interior palette. The soft gray veining reads differently depending on lighting — warmer in incandescent light, cooler in natural light.

Available Formats

Field tile: 3x6, 4x12, 6x6, 6x12, 12x12, 12x24, 18x18, 18x36, and 24x24 in polished and honed finishes.

Mosaics (58+ SKUs): Herringbone (1x2, 1x3, 1x4, and mini), brick (1x2 and 2x4), basketweave, hexagon (1in through 6in), pinwheel, chevron, penny round, stanza, and others. Available in single-stone Carrara and two-stone combinations with Nero Marquina, Bardiglio, Blue-Gray, and other accent stones.

Checkerboard: Bianco Carrara with Nero Marquina, Bardiglio Nuvolato, and others in 4x4 to 24x24.

Trim: Pencil liner, bullnose liner, baseboard, quarter-round, and chair rail.

How Carrara Compares to Calacatta

Bianco Carrara has consistently soft gray veining — subtle and predictable. Calacatta Gold has bolder, warmer gold and honey-toned veining on a brighter white ground — more dramatic and more variable. Order samples of both to compare in your own space. Order one sample for $7.95, or choose any 5 for $25, with free standard shipping on sample-only orders.

Shop Carrara marble tile by format

• Marble floor tile for floors and walls, plus 12x24 and 24x24 for classic floors and large walls.
• Marble mosaics: herringbone, hexagon, penny round and basketweave.
• Checkerboard tile in Carrara with Nero Marquina, Bardiglio and other partners.
• Trim: pencil liner, bullnose liner and baseboard.

Carrara marble colors and looks

White Carrara marble has a soft white-to-light-gray ground with feathery blue-gray veining. Many of our Carrara mosaics add small accent dots in Black or Blue-Gray, which is an easy way to bring in a second color. For a bolder white look see Calacatta vs Carrara, and for a brighter, cleaner white see Thassos White. Browse all white marble tile, or match tones with the natural stone color codes.

Where to use Carrara marble tile

Carrara is a go-to for bathrooms, backsplashes, showers and entryways. Pair it with 12x12 tile for a floor or shower floor mosaics for a spa-like shower. Learn more in our marble backsplash guide and installation guide.

Carrara finishes

Polished Carrara is glossy and bright; honed is soft and matte; tumbled has a gently aged edge; split-faced adds texture for feature walls. Not sure which to pick? Read honed vs polished stone or compare polished with honed marble tile.

Questions about Carrara marble tile

What is Carrara marble?

Carrara marble is a white to light-gray natural marble quarried in the Apuan Alps near Carrara, Tuscany, Italy. It has soft, feathery veining and has been used for architecture and sculpture for centuries. Read more on our Carrara marble page.

What is white Carrara marble tile?

White Carrara marble tile is Bianco Carrara cut into field tile, mosaics and trim. The ground is white to light gray with blue-gray veining, so each tile looks a little different. See the marble mosaic tile collection for the full range.

Is Carrara marble from Italy?

Yes. Carrara marble is quarried in the Carrara region of Tuscany, Italy, and tiles sold as Italian Carrara come from that stone. Check each product page for details on the piece you are buying, and order a sample to see it in person.

What sizes does Carrara marble tile come in, such as 12x24 or 12x12?

Field tile comes in 3x6, 4x12, 6x6, 6x12, 12x12, 12x24, 18x18, 18x36 and 24x24. Browse 12x24 tile, 12x12 tile and 18x18 tile to see every stone in those sizes.

What is the difference between Carrara and Calacatta marble?

Carrara has a more even white-gray look with soft veining. Calacatta has a brighter white ground with bolder veining that is often warmer and more dramatic. Compare them side by side in Calacatta vs Carrara or on our Calacatta Gold collection.

Do you sell Carrara gold marble?

Our gold-veined Italian marble is Calacatta Gold, which has a white ground with warm gold veining. Bianco Carrara itself is white and gray. Order samples of both to see the difference.

What are Statuario and Arabescato Carrara marble?

Statuario and Arabescato are names for other varieties of marble from the Carrara area, usually with a whiter ground and bolder veining than Bianco Carrara. For a bold, white-and-gray look, see our Statuary White marble and the Statuario marble guide, or shop Arabescato Corchia 12x12 tile.

Is there black Carrara marble or blue Carrara marble?

Carrara itself is white to light gray with blue-gray veining. For black, pair it with Nero Marquina in checkerboards or accent dots; many of our Carrara mosaics also have Black or Blue-Gray dots. Browse black and white marble tile.

What is Bianco Dolomite, and is it the same as Carrara?

Bianco Dolomite is a different stone. Dolomite is a related rock to marble with a bright white look, sold in its own collection. Shop Bianco Dolomiti white dolomite or read What is dolomite.

Do you have Carrara marble border and trim?

Yes. We offer pencil liner, bullnose liner, baseboard, quarter-round and chair rail in Carrara. Browse marble trim, moldings and baseboards and chair rail moldings to finish edges and transitions.

Can I use Carrara marble tile in a shower or shower niche?

Yes, many people do. Use smaller mosaics on shower floors for grip and seal the stone before installing. Browse shower wall tile and shower corner shelves, and use matching tile for the niche so it blends in with the wall.

Where can I buy Carrara marble tile near me?

If you are near Orange County, California, you can pick up samples and orders at our Anaheim warehouse. See the Anaheim pickup page. We also ship nationwide.

How do I care for Carrara marble tile?

Seal it before installation and reseal periodically, wipe spills quickly, and use a pH-neutral cleaner. Acidic cleaners can dull polished marble. See how to seal marble tile and how to clean marble floors.

Not sure which look is right? Any 5 samples are $25 and ship free. Order samples at Shop Sample Tiles, check quantities with the tile calculator, and ask about local pickup at our Anaheim pickup page.

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