{"product_id":"12x12-3-8-arabescato-corchia-italian-marble-tile","title":"12x12, 3\/8 Arabescato Deluxe Italian Marble Tile","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRODUCT TITLE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArabescato Deluxe 12\" x 12\" Polished Italian Marble Tile (3\/8\" Thickness)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRODUCT DESCRIPTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAchieve the pinnacle of European luxury with our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArabescato Deluxe 12x12 Italian Marble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Sourced from the prestigious quarries of Tuscany, Arabescato is a \"Deluxe\" variety of marble, famous for its dramatic, high-contrast aesthetic. Unlike the subtle, feathery veins of Carrara, Arabescato features bold, sweeping \"brecciated\" patterns—large, dark gray or charcoal veins that form elegant circular or \"bubble\" shapes against a brilliant, icy-white background.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a premium \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\/8\" thickness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, these 12x12 tiles offer a classic, symmetrical square format that is ideal for creating high-impact \"checkerboard\" floors or sophisticated grid-patterned walls. The high-gloss polished finish enhances the natural depth of the veining, making this stone a favorite for designers looking to create a statement in master bathrooms, grand entryways, or luxury kitchen backsplashes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium Italian Provenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Authentic Arabescato marble imported directly from the Apuan Alps in Italy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-Contrast \"Brecciated\" Veining:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Features bold, dark gray-on-white patterns that offer more drama than traditional Carrara.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElite Mirror-Polish Finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A high-shine surface that reflects light and showcases the intricate, natural stone art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard 3\/8\" Depth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Perfectly calibrated for seamless transitions when paired with other standard-thickness tiles and mosaics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatile Application:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A timeless choice for residential flooring, luxury shower walls, and sophisticated commercial accents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural Arabescato Marble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12\" x 12\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3\/8\" (Standard)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Polished (High Shine)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brilliant White with Charcoal\/Gray Veining\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Interior Floors, Shower Walls, Backsplashes, and Fireplace Surrounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the difference between Arabescato and Calacatta Marble?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile both feature white backgrounds and bold veins, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArabescato\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is distinguished by its \"brecciated\" or dusty gray veining that often forms round or oval shapes. Calacatta typically has thicker, more linear veins in shades of gold or gray. Arabescato is often preferred for its \"busy\" and artistic movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I use 12x12 Arabescato for a checkerboard floor?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes! A popular high-end design trend is pairing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArabescato Deluxe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a solid black stone like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNero Marquina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The high-contrast veining of the Arabescato adds a layer of complexity and luxury that simple white marble cannot achieve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat grout color matches Arabescato Deluxe?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo highlight the crisp white background, use a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright White grout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. If you want to pull out the dramatic charcoal veining, a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight Gray or Silver grout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e will frame the tiles and emphasize the stone’s movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow much variation should I expect?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArabescato is a natural product with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh Variation (V3)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Some tiles may have heavy, dark \"clouds\" of gray, while others are whiter with delicate lines. This randomized beauty is what makes an Arabescato installation look like a custom work of art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy must I use White Thinset for this marble?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause of its high-purity white base, Arabescato can be slightly translucent. Using gray thinset can cause the stone to look \"shadowed\" or dark. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways use a premium white polymer-modified thinset\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to ensure the colors remain crisp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMAINTENANCE TIPS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInitial Sealing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Apply a high-quality penetrating sealer during installation to protect the white field from moisture and staining.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH-Neutral Cleaners Only:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Never use vinegar, lemon juice, or abrasive cleaners. These will \"etch\" (dull) the polished surface of the marble.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDust and Grit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Regularly sweep or microfiber-mop your floors. Small particles of grit can act like sandpaper on a polished marble finish over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American Flooring Depot","offers":[{"title":"Polished","offer_id":47709236199683,"sku":"1212ArabescatoP","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Honed","offer_id":47709236232451,"sku":"1212ArabescatoH","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/7254\/2467\/files\/IMG-4899.png?v=1770234255","url":"https:\/\/americanflooringdepot.com\/products\/12x12-3-8-arabescato-corchia-italian-marble-tile","provider":"American Flooring Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}