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Carrara type quartz - brand recommedation for bathroom?

5 years ago

Hello Houzzers, I would like to use a carrara type quartz for my bathroom vanity and tub deck. Something with a subtle pattern (no pronounced veining). Would be grateful for brand / color recommendations. Thank you!

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  • PRO
    5 years ago

    Look into Ceasarstone -they have a couple or MSI, they have a bunch too! Pretty easy to find that look

  • 5 years ago

    Thank you. Do you happen to have any experience with Vadara quartz? I saw a few samples that I liked.

  • 5 years ago

    I used Gioa... my spelling is likely off, but it is really subtle, and was less than half the cost of Caesar stone. It's gorgeous and has held up beautifully!

    kharten thanked Kathy Baker
  • 5 years ago

    We used Silestone in our master bathroom for the vanity, threshold into the shower and the top of the bench seat.

    kharten thanked eld6161
  • PRO
    5 years ago

    The only quartz I know are Cambrai, Ceasarstone, Silestone, LG Viatera and MSI. There are so many on the market no it is hard to keep track.

  • 5 years ago

    Our contractor recommends Compac. I saw the calacatta slab in person and thought it was beautiful. The carrara looks lovely too. I haven't used it though, so can't speak to anything beyond that.


    Here's the link: http://us.compac.es/color/unique-carrara/

  • PRO
    5 years ago

    Casarstone Calacatta Nuvo is a nice choice. We used it for this bathroom. Very subtle veining pattern, with a white background.


    Pacific Heights Renovation: Girls' Bath · More Info


  • PRO
    5 years ago

    If you are in the market for a vanity, checkout our wide selection of both quartz and Carrara marble countertop vanities.

  • PRO
    5 years ago

    Depending on how big your vanity is and the fabricator you are dealing with, you may not have a lot of options. Local yards by me do not cut into full slabs for a vanity top. Many keep a remnants selection area for jobs like that.

    Start there - you might get a beautiful stone at a great price!

  • 5 years ago

    Thank you Debbi, I’m also looking to cover my tub deck area, so I will need a full slab, maybe even a jumbo. Thank you!

  • 5 years ago

    Does anybody know what this type of quartz should cost (fabrication included)? Getting quotes all over the place. Some include sink cutouts, some do not.

  • PRO
    5 years ago

    @tamiort And the quotes will be all over the place. That is how that industry works. Some places price by the slab , some by the sq ft and charge for oversize pieces, some do more seams than others so they price less, some include certain edge details and others charge for all details.

    This is why it is so important to get the tops quoted complete - not just look for a sq ft price.

    When you do get a quote, ask what it includes? That way you are not caught off guard.

    Good luck!

  • 5 years ago

    We are looking at Carrara Nuevo Vadara for our kitchen counter that looks nice with our Lait Grey cabinets. It has a white background with subtle grey veins. Maybe what you are looking for? Seems to be in the low to middle price range for quartz. I was wondering about Vadara brand as well. Good luck!



  • 5 years ago

    I saw this color on Saturday and agree that it’s beautiful, it’s in the running as well! Thank you for letting me know, I hope your remodeling goes as smoothly as possible!

  • 5 years ago

    Hi. On our samples of quartz, there is a subtle coating on the surface. You only see it in shinting lights. Do all quartz have this? Is there something that can remove it? It almost resemble a coating of hairspray.

  • PRO
    5 years ago

    LG Viatera Minuet is very pretty, and will give you the look you want.

  • 5 years ago

    We just put in Vadara laneve Nuovo quartz in our kitchen. It is white with subtle gray veins. I think it’s beautiful!

  • 5 years ago

    Here it is in our kitchen.

  • 5 years ago

    Beautiful!

  • 5 years ago

    Lauren, what did you decide to do as a backsplash? And can you tell me what paint you used for the cabinets?

  • 5 years ago

    @Lauren your kitchen is beautiful! I’m actually considering this counter with my SW Pure White cabinets. Do you think the white in your counter matched well with the white cabinets? Would you mind sharing more picts? What type of edge did you do on the counter?

  • 5 years ago

    @saracurr. Thank you! I think it goes really well with the Pure White. I will share more pictures when I get home.

  • 5 years ago

    Here are a couple I have on my phone.

  • 5 years ago

    Here are some more @saracurr

  • 5 years ago

    @saracurr

  • 5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    @LaurenWow, I love it. Thank you so much!! Am I right that there is a little taupe veining in this counter? I’m so confused now bc their website says this is a cool toned counter and my kitchen is more on the warmer side, and I don’t want it to clash. Seeing your pictures puts me at ease, but you hate to make such an expensive mistake!

  • 5 years ago

    @saracurr I don’t think it will clash. I remember reading that it was cool toned on their website and being concerned it would be stark and cold. It is neither. It sometimes reads white and sometimes a little grayer, but it blends nicely with the pure white and looks fine with my warm wood floor. I also have a wood island and I think it looks good with it too. I would not call the veining taupe. It is gray. It really is a beautiful quartz!

  • 5 years ago

    @Lauren your kitchen is beautiful! Would you mind at all sharing a picture of your island and flooring? Your kitchen is a look that I'm leaning towards. Thank you!

  • 5 years ago

    @Mary Thank you! Here are some pictures of the island.

  • 5 years ago

    @Lauren okay now I need to know about your floors!😂 Your house is beautiful.

  • 5 years ago

    @saracurr Thank you so much! The floors are probably my favorite part of our remodel. They made such a huge difference. They are from the brand Naturally Aged Flooring, the medallion collection. The color is Aspen Hills. They are engineered white oak.