Calacatta Viola Marble
Calacatta Viola marble — white background with dramatic burgundy-red veining. The most distinctive luxury marble available. Tile, mosaic, and slab formats in polished and honed finishes. Samples ship free.
- MaterialNatural marble, Calacatta Viola
- FinishHoned
- ProfileLantern (arabesque) chips on a mesh-backed sheet
- Thickness3/8" (10 mm)
- VariationV3, moderate
- UseIndoor walls and backsplashes
Calacatta Viola Marble Lantern MosaicLantern (Arabesque) Mosaic, Honed
Lantern-shaped honed marble chips on a mesh-backed sheet, white-grounded with violet, burgundy and gold veining.
Calacatta Viola is a white marble marked with violet, burgundy and gold veining. The honed finish is smooth and matte, which keeps the attention on the veins rather than on shine.
Lantern, or arabesque, chips come pre-arranged in a staggered pattern on a mesh-backed sheet. That makes setting faster than placing single pieces. Use it on interior walls: a bathroom feature wall, a kitchen backsplash or a niche.
Your sample comes from the lot we have in stock now, so it shows that lot's actual color range and finish. Future lots may look lighter, darker, or more veined, so order your full quantity plus 10% at once to keep the whole job from one lot.
Where It Works
- Bathroom feature wallThe violet veining gives a plain bath wall a clear focal point.
- Kitchen backsplashA honed, matte backdrop behind the counter. Seal before grouting.
- Shower wall or nicheSuited to wall use once sealed. Plan to re-seal on a regular schedule.
- Accent wallThe lantern shape adds pattern to a single indoor wall.
- Floors, including shower floorsFloor use is not specified for this honed mosaic, so keep it to walls.
- Pools and exteriorsOutdoor and pool suitability is not specified for this product.
Specifications
- Material
- Natural marble
- Stone
- Calacatta Viola
- Color
- White with violet, burgundy and gold veining
- Pattern
- Lantern / Arabesque
- Format
- Mesh-backed mosaic sheet
- Finish
- Honed
- Thickness
- 3/8" (10 mm)
- Shade Variation
- V3, moderate
- Origin
- Europe
- Sold By
- Per Sheet
Care & Cleaning
Seal It
Apply a penetrating stone sealer before grouting and before first use. In showers, re-seal every 6 to 12 months.
Clean It
Use a pH-neutral stone cleaner, warm water and a soft cloth. Avoid vinegar, lemon, bleach, ammonia and other acidic or alkaline cleaners, which can etch a honed surface.
Expect This
Natural marble varies from chip to chip and sheet to sheet. Veining, tone and the amount of violet will differ across the installation.
Tile & Mosaic Depot supplies material only. Installation method, setting materials, and substrate are your installer's responsibility. Inspect every piece before setting; installation is acceptance, and installed material cannot be returned or claimed.
Questions
Will my order match the sample?
Your sample comes from the lot we have in stock now, so it shows that lot's actual color range and finish. Future lots may look lighter, darker, or more veined, so order your full quantity plus 10% at once to keep the whole job from one lot.
Can I use it in a shower?
You can use it on interior walls, including shower walls and niches, once it is sealed. Floor use is not specified for this mosaic, so keep it off shower and other floors.
Does it need to be sealed?
Seal it with a penetrating stone sealer before grouting and before first use. The pale ground marks easily if left unsealed, and shower installations benefit from re-sealing every 6 to 12 months.
How do I order a sample?
Add up to 10 samples to one order at $7.99 each. Samples ship free and go out within 1-3 business days.
How much extra should I order?
Order your full quantity plus 10% in one purchase. The extra covers cuts and keeps the whole job from a single lot.
Why Order a Sample
A screen can't show you how Calacatta veining reads under your kitchen lights or how a porcelain finish sits next to your cabinet color. A sample can. It's the single best way to buy stone or porcelain tile with confidence — and the cheapest mistake you'll ever avoid.
How It Works
Samples are $7.99 each. Samples ship free and leave our warehouse within 1–3 business days. Sizes vary by material and availability — typically 3"×3" up to 8"×8" — and every sample is cut from the same material stocked for full orders.
What a Sample Shows
Color, texture, finish, and overall character. Because natural stone varies piece to piece, one sample represents the material but can't show the full range of a lot. Porcelain samples are highly representative of the production run. Want to see the current lot before you commit? Ask us — we'll send photos.
Good to Know
- Samples are final sale — non-returnable and non-refundable.
- We recommend sampling before every full order, especially for natural stone.
- Larger or custom quantity? Contact us for a tailored quote.
Talk to a Specialist
Our stone and tile specialists will help you narrow it down. Call (855) 797-8453 or email sales@tileandmosaicdepot.com, Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5 PM PT.
How Your Order Ships
In-stock orders leave our warehouse within 2–3 business days. Stone, porcelain, and mosaic ship on a pallet via scheduled LTL freight and arrive 2–10 business days after dispatch, depending on destination. You'll get tracking and the carrier's name by email the day it ships.
Freight Delivery — What to Expect
- The carrier calls you first. Every freight delivery is by appointment. Expect a call or text to set a window before the truck is dispatched.
- Curbside delivery. The driver unloads to the curb or driveway. Freight does not include carrying material indoors or into a garage — plan for a helper or a hand truck.
- Someone 18+ must sign. Inspect the pallet before signing. Note any damage, shortage, or broken shrink-wrap on the delivery receipt — this is what makes a claim valid.
- Truck access. The address must be accessible to a full-size freight truck with enough space to unload.
Free Shipping
Free curbside freight on qualifying mosaic and molding orders over $1,999 in the continental U.S. Field tile, porcelain, and other product types ship at freight rates shown at checkout. Not available to Hawaii, Alaska, U.S. territories, or international addresses.
Damage & Shortages
Report within 3 calendar days of delivery with photos of the pallet, packaging, and affected pieces to sales@tileandmosaicdepot.com. Verified claims are covered. Shortages of 1–5 pieces are refunded rather than reshipped — which is why we recommend ordering 10% overage.
30-Day Returns
Uninstalled tile in full, unopened boxes may be returned within 30 days of delivery. Return freight is paid by the customer. Partial boxes, opened boxes, installed material, and samples are final sale.
Questions Before You Order?
Call (855) 797-8453 or email sales@tileandmosaicdepot.com, Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–5 PM PT. If you're unsure about freight access at your address, ask us before checkout — we'll flag anything that could hold up delivery.
Natural Variation
Quarried stone varies in color, veining, shade, movement, and finish from piece to piece and from lot to lot. Screen photos and samples show the range, not the exact tile you'll receive. Variation is the nature of the material and is never grounds for return. Porcelain is far more consistent, but shade and pattern can still shift between production runs — buy your full quantity in one order.
Before You Install
- Order 10% overage. Covers cuts, breakage, and spares for future repairs. Reorders may not match in tone or lot.
- Inspect every piece before setting. Pull from all boxes, blend, and dry-lay the full area. Installation is acceptance — no claims are honored once tile is set.
- Hire a qualified installer. Natural stone and large-format porcelain require experience with the material. Your installer is responsible for substrate, setting materials, and method.
Sealing & Care
Natural stone should be sealed with a penetrating sealer and re-sealed periodically in wet and high-traffic areas. Clean with a pH-neutral stone cleaner only — vinegar, bleach, ammonia, and acidic cleaners etch marble, limestone, travertine, and onyx permanently. Porcelain does not require sealing. Outdoor stone weathers and shifts in tone over time; this is expected.
Responsibility
Tile & Mosaic Depot supplies material only. We are not responsible for installation, labor costs, substrate conditions, setting materials, product misuse, or damage from handling, sealing, maintenance, or chemicals. No claims, returns, or replacements are accepted on installed material.
California Proposition 65
Some natural stone and porcelain products contain substances known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm. Details at www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
