Name: Calacatta Moon Polished Pencil Molding
Brand: Altura
SKU: ALT2331
Price: 17.75 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (31 reviews)

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CatalogStone tile

TypeMolding

AvailabilityIn Stock

Technical information

Category:Mixed Use

Shape:Trim/Molding

Stone Origin:Marble

Thickness:3/4

Length:12

Width:

Finish Type:Honed

Color:Grey

Product information

Calacatta marble pencil molding brings a polished, decorative edge to tile designs with its slim, rounded profile. Featuring a bright white base and bold, dramatic veining, it adds a touch of luxury and contrast to walls, backsplashes, and borders. Elegant and timeless, it complements both classic and contemporary interiors while providing a clean, finished look.

Installation Type

Common installation locations Bathroom walls and showers Kitchen backsplashes Fireplace surrounds Accent walls Window returns and niches

Hints

Main uses: Finishing exposed tile edges Framing backsplashes, niches, and mirrors Creating borders or accent lines Transitioning between different surfaces

Key Detail

When cutting Marble pencil trim, it’s best to use a wet saw with a diamond blade. The continuous water flow keeps the marble cool, reduces chipping, and helps produce a cleaner, smoother edge.

Product History

Marble quarrying

is the practice of extracting marble stone from the earth for building, sculpture, and decoration. Its history goes back thousands of years and played a major role in architecture and art across many civilizations.

Renaissance and Industrial Growth

The Renaissance revived interest in marble art and architecture. Quarrying techniques improved slowly until the Industrial Revolution in the 18th and 19th centuries introduced:

Steam-powered machinery
Iron drills
Wire saws
Rail transport

These innovations allowed marble to be extracted faster and in larger blocks.

Modern Quarrying

Today, marble quarrying is highly mechanized. Modern quarries use:

Diamond wire saws

Heavy excavators

Computer-guided cutting equipment

Major marble-producing countries now include:

Italy

Turkey

India

China

Greece

Marble remains popular for flooring, countertops, monuments, and sculpture because of its beauty and durability.