Calacatta Gold Honed Italian Marble Tiles | Subway Metro | 150x300x10mm

Calacatta Gold Honed Italian Marble Subway Tiles. Exclusively curated for IntMarble.com, these 150x300x10mm metro tiles are sourced directly from the world-renowned quarries of the Apuan Alps in Tuscany, Italy. Characterized by a pristine, high-clarity white background interwoven with striking, fluid ribbons of warm honey-gold and subtle smoky-grey veining, each tile is an unrepeatable masterpiece of natural geology.

The Structural Advantage of 10mm Premium Calibration

In high-end stone design, thickness dictates longevity. While mass-market alternatives cut corners at 7mm or 8mm, our Calacatta Gold tiles are engineered to a robust, 10mm calibrated thickness. This provides vastly superior structural integrity, remarkably high fracture resistance, and an authentic, solid stone sound and feel underfoot. This commercial-grade thickness ensures that whether applied to high-traffic residential floors or sprawling feature walls, your investment remains structurally flawless for decades.

Precision Micro-Bevelled Edges: Flawless Laying

Achieving a perfectly flat surface with natural stone requires absolute precision. Our metro tiles are crafted with an expert Micro-Bevelled Edge Profile on all four sides. This microscopic angle serves two critical functions: it beautifully frames each individual tile to catch ambient light, and it masterfully minimizes "lippage" (uneven tile edges) during installation. The result is a perfectly uniform, designer-grade grout line and a visually seamless finish across your entire wall or floor layout.

Satin-Matte Honed Finish: Tactile Luxury & Practicality

Our meticulous honed finish completely transforms how light interacts with your living spaces. By eliminating the harsh, mirror-like glares of polished marble, the satin-matte surface diffuses light softly, accentuating the true depth of the gold and grey veining. Beyond its contemporary aesthetic appeal, the honed surface provides excellent slip-deterrent properties and is incredibly forgiving—naturally concealing minor water spots, fingerprints, and micro-scratches far better than high-gloss alternatives.

Unrivalled Design Versatility

The iconic 150mm x 300mm subway or metro format is celebrated by interior architects for its limitless design configurations. Whether you are executing a traditional brick-bond kitchen backsplash, a sophisticated herringbone layout for a boutique hotel bathroom, a vertical stack for a modern fireplace surround, or a grand hallway floor transition, these premium tiles adapt effortlessly to both classic and cutting-edge design concepts.

Comprehensive Technical Specifications

Engineered to meet the strict demands of custom residential builds and premium commercial interior specifications:

A Lifetime Asset: Sealing & Care Guidance

Because Calacatta Gold is an authentic natural marble, it possesses its own distinct organic fingerprint. To preserve its breathtaking white brilliance and protect the honey-gold veins from staining, we strongly recommend treating these tiles with a high-performance, breathable impregnating sealer. For best results, apply one layer of sealer prior to grouting, and a final layer post-grouting. Clean exclusively with pH-neutral stone cleansers to maintain the satin-matte honed luster for decades to come.

Natural Stone Variance Notice: Imaged samples are highly representative of the stone’s character; however, natural variations in vein movement, intensity, background shading, and mineral clustering are inherent traits of genuine Italian marble. We highly advise ordering a 10% waste buffer and executing a fully blended "dry layout" across your space prior to fixing with tile adhesive.

🚚 Delivery Information

We work hard to get your stone to you quickly and safely using our trusted transport partners.

• Delivery Times: 2–3 working days for the UK and Ireland. 5–7 working days for Europe.
• Delivery Window: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:30 pm.
• Crate Delivery Fees: From £99.00 per crate (up to 1,000kg).
• Sample Delivery Fees: £9.90 per parcel (up to 5kg).
• Important Note: Someone must be there to sign for the delivery. The driver will drop the crates at the nearest safe, flat area outside your property (like the kerbside or driveway).

🔄 Returns & Refunds Policy

Because marble is heavy and fragile, we have clear rules for cancellations and returns.

1. The Natural Stone Rule (Please Read)

Marble is a 100% natural product. Every single tile has unique colors, shades, and veining. These variations are not defects—they are the natural beauty of the stone. If you decide to return your tiles because you do not like the natural veining, it counts as a standard return, and you must pay for the return shipping.

2. How Long You Have to Decide

• Everyday Shoppers (B2C): You have a legal right to change your mind within 14 days of delivery. If you live in the EU, you can do this instantly by clicking the "Withdrawal / Cancel Order" button in your customer account.
• Days 15 to 30: Returns are only accepted if we officially approve it first, and the tiles must be in perfect, unopened pallets.
• Trade Customers (B2B): Trade and business accounts do not have an automatic right to return items for a change of mind.

3. Return Conditions

• Tiles must be completely unused, clean, and packed securely in their original crates or pallets.
• If you install the tiles or stick them down with adhesive, you have accepted them. We cannot accept returns or give refunds after installation.
• We cannot accept returns for custom-cut stone, clearance items, or opened boxes.

4. Return Shipping & Fees

• You pay for return shipping: You must arrange and pay for the heavy freight shipping back to our depot in Kilkeel. Shipping heavy stone pallets can be very expensive.
• Restocking Fees:Everyday Shoppers (Within 14 days): 0% fee.Everyday Shoppers (Days 15–30): 20% restocking fee.Trade Customers: 30% restocking fee.

📦 Need to start a return?

If you are an EU customer, click the Withdrawal Button in your account. Otherwise, get in touch with our team:

• Email: cs@intmarble.com
• Phone: 028 417 62221
• Address: International Marble Ltd, 67 Newcastle Street, Kilkeel, Co. Down, BT34 4AQ, United Kingdom

Guide ultime d'IntMarble pour l'installation de carreaux de pierre naturelle et de marbre au Royaume-Uni

Obtenez une finition luxueuse grâce à notre guide détaillé, spécifique au Royaume-Uni. Nous couvrons chaque étape, du choix des matériaux compatibles à la planification finale de l'aménagement.

Liste de contrôle avant l'installation :

• Compatibilité des matériaux : Avant de commencer, assurez-vous que votre substrat, vos carreaux, votre colle à joint mince et votre coulis sont tous compatibles.
• Inspection des matériaux : Inspectez soigneusement tous les matériaux pour déceler tout défaut. L'installation confirme l'acceptation et aucune réclamation ne sera acceptée après l'installation.
• Essai à sec/Maquette : effectuez une mise en page à sec pour confirmer le placement des carreaux, les dimensions des joints de coulis et l'aspect final.

📄 Ressources téléchargeables :

• Téléchargez notre guide d'installation au Royaume-Uni
• Téléchargez notre guide d'entretien et de maintenance au Royaume-Uni

Accessoires essentiels :

• Jointoyer
• Adhésif en couche mince
• Produits d'étanchéité
• Agents de nettoyage
• Entretoises pour carrelage
• Truelles

Directives générales :

• Consultez les dernières directives de la Tile Association UK pour toutes les installations. Pour plus de détails, consultez un carreleur local au Royaume-Uni.
• Suivez les instructions du fabricant, notamment en ce qui concerne les proportions de mélange des matériaux.
• Mélangez les carreaux de plusieurs boîtes pour une apparence plus uniforme.
• Utilisez toujours un équipement de protection individuelle (EPI) approprié, comme des gants.

Variations de pierres naturelles :

Les pierres naturelles présentent des variations de couleur, de teinte et de caractéristiques, comme le veinage. Des précautions particulières peuvent s'appliquer à certains types de pierres, comme le marbre vert, qui peut se déformer.

🚨 Avertissement : Toutes les instructions d'installation d'IntMarble sont des suggestions adaptées au marché britannique. Pour toute question spécifique, nous vous recommandons vivement de consulter un carreleur local au Royaume-Uni. IntMarble décline toute responsabilité en cas de problème lié à ce guide.

📋 The intmarble.com "Dry-Run" Rule

To get the most beautiful layout in your room, you must follow the Batch Calibration process. Before any glue or adhesive is applied, we require all customers and tilers to follow these steps:

1. Unpack Everything together: Open all your delivery crates or boxes at the same time.
2. Do a Dry-Lay: Arrange the tiles loose on a clean floor. Mix tiles from different boxes together.
3. Balance the Look: Move the tiles around until the colors and veining patterns flow naturally and beautifully across the room.

🚨 Legal Disclaimer & Quality Standards

It is important to understand that natural variations, shading differences, or mineral markings are not flaws or defects—they are the authentic signature of genuine stone.

• Installation Means Acceptance: In line with UK and European stone industry standards, installing the tiles means you fully accept them as they are.
• Our Claims Policy: Once the stone is fixed to the floor or wall with adhesive, we cannot accept returns, issue refunds, or handle any claims regarding color, shading, or veining.
• Delivery Damages: If any tiles are physically broken or cracked during shipping, this must be reported with photos to cs@intmarble.com within 24 hours of delivery, before installation begins.
• Change of Mind: If you decide to return your uninstalled tiles within your legal 14-day window because you do not like the natural variation, you are responsible for organizing and paying for the heavy pallet return shipping back to our Kilkeel yard.

🤝 Need Help Selecting Your Stone?

Our team is here to help you choose the perfect stone for your project. Get in touch with our stone specialists today:

• Phone: 028 417 62221
• Email: cs@intmarble.com
• Showroom: International Marble Ltd, 67 Newcastle Street, Kilkeel, Co. Down, BT34 4AQ