Carrara marble protection

Carrara that
stays calm.

Carrara is the marble most Sydney kitchens and bathrooms are built around. It is also soft, porous and quick to etch. Our film lets you use it like any other bench.

Close view of richly veined natural stone
Veined natural stoneHoned or polished
SoftCarrara is one of the softer marbles
PorousOils and wine can soak in quickly
ReactiveLemon or vinegar etches it in minutes
FixableFilm stops all three at the surface

Why Carrara is everywhere

The marble
most homes choose.

Carrara is the most widely quarried white marble in the world, which is why it turns up in so many Sydney kitchens, bathrooms and tables. It is more affordable than Calacatta or Statuario, and its soft grey veining sits easily with timber, brass and white joinery.

That popularity means plenty of people have lived with unprotected Carrara and know what happens: a ring where the olive oil bottle sat, a dull patch by the sink, faint circles on the island from wine glasses. The patina appeals to some. Most people would rather not have it.

Carrara is often honed, and honed marble shows etching as a lighter, slightly rough patch rather than a dull spot. Satin film keeps that honed look while stopping it happening.

Long travertine benchtop protected with Stone Shield film, running from cooktop to sink
Cooktop to sink, one continuous run
Travertine butler’s pantry bench and splashback, protected with Stone Shield film
Bench and splashback together

Living with Carrara

Loved for its softness,
marked for the same reason.

Carrara’s gentle grey veining on a white-grey background is timeless, and it is often honed for a soft, matte look. Honed marble has a more open surface than polished, so it tends to take stains more easily.

People often try to live with it: coasters everywhere, chopping boards for every lemon, and resealing every year or so. The film replaces all of that. It sits on the surface, so acids and stains never reach the stone.

The same red wine spill on two stone benchtops. Without film the wine has soaked into the stone; with Stone Shield film it sits on top and the stone underneath is clean. No film Stone Shield film

Carrara marble at a glance

The stone,
in numbers.

Typical figures. Natural stone varies from slab to slab.

Stone typeMetamorphic marble
Main mineralCalcite (calcium carbonate)
Where it comes fromCarrara, Tuscany, Italy
HardnessAbout 3 on the Mohs scale
PorosityModerate, higher when honed
Etches with acidYes, quickly
Typical finishesHoned most often, also polished
Best film finishSatin for honed, gloss for polished

Where we protect Carrara

All over
the house.

Kitchen benchtopsPrep areas and cooktop runs
IslandsWaterfall ends included
SplashbacksOil and sauce splatter
VanitiesToothpaste and cosmetics
TablesDining, coffee and side tables
LaundriesDetergent and spills

Care

Easy care,
day to day.

01Clean with warm water

and a drop of pH-neutral detergent.

02Avoid vinegar-based “natural” cleaners

on any unprotected Carrara nearby, such as edges you chose not to film.

03Use trivets

for anything hotter than 250°C.

04Book a check

if anything sharp or heavy damages the film, so it can be assessed.

How it works

Four steps,
usually one visit.

  1. Estimate. Answer four quick questions in the form below. We respond within 24 hours.
  2. Assessment. We confirm the stone is carrara marble, check its finish and look for any existing etching or staining.
  3. Application. The film is applied edge by edge in satin or gloss to suit your carrara marble.
  4. Handover. You get care instructions and a 13-year written warranty.
Is Carrara too soft for a kitchen?

Unprotected, it needs care. With film, it is a perfectly practical kitchen stone.

My Carrara already has etch marks. What should I do?

Film protects the surface as it is, so marks stay visible underneath. Most people have a stone restorer hone the surface first, then we protect it.

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in 30 seconds.

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