When it’s Super White!
I have no idea how this quartzite from Brazil got the same Super White, because it really doesn’t look very white at all, does it? Well, whether you call it Super White or Fantabulous Grey, I LOVE IT! Now I need to convince hubby that this is the perfect stone for the vanity countertop in our master bathroom.
Image via Granite Gurus
I discovered Super White quartzite in this post about alternatives to white marble by Steph at Granite Gurus. She also wrote this post all about Super White. Quartzite is less prone to staining and etching than calcium-based stones like marble and limestone and travertine. That makes it a good choice for people like hubby and me who tend to get as much toothpaste onto the countertop as we get onto our toothbrushes.
Image via Granite Gurus
From what I can tell, Super White is also sold under the name White Fantasy. One comment I came across is that White Fantasy is more veiny and Super White is more like ice chunks. But being a natural stone, that difference could be because of when and where the slabs were quarried.
White Fantasy | Image via Rabbit Runn Designs
I found a couple of awesome slabs of Super White at The Granite Shop here in Ottawa. Hubby is willing to go take a look at them, so that’s a good sign :-) So far, we’ve agreed on the tub, the toilet {which hubby just ordered}, and the moonstone floor tiles. Fingers crossed he’s a Super White kinda guy, as opposed to that other super kinda guy…
Image via Home of the Snapping Turtle
Happy weekend!
Super White is simply... super! Hope you continue to have a meeting of the (decor-inspired) minds! I think you and hubby are going to create a super-spectacular-splendid, oh, did I say super?! bathroom! ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks Pam :-) We're aiming for super - we shall see if we hit our goal!
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Hi Kelly, We have Bianco Romano Granite for our kitchen top and although white, not as white white you would get in marble. I do love white marble tops for bathrooms but the staining as you know is a problem. I'm sure what ever you pick is going to look stunning.
ReplyDeleteMrs B xxx
Mmm, I agree, what a great choice for a bathroom. I love grey marble bathrooms - reminds me of serene bathrooms in beautiful boutique hotels. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteYou are so funny Kelly! It has a lot of character and is a bit different. Your bathroom is going to look amazing!
ReplyDeleteSuper white looks just super. Can't wait to see it installed as I'm sure you'll talk hubby into it. :)
ReplyDeleteFor such a young pup, you certainly are a wise one. :) Glad to hear you are going the Quartzite rather than Granite or Marble. From my research it is far more functional than both. Love, love, love your choice. -Brenda-
ReplyDeleteP.S: If hubby disagrees, send him over to me and I'll have a little talk with him. Ha!
Oh, I'm not that young, Brenda! Hubby agrees with the Super White quartzite choice - yay! In fact, he's being surprisingly agreeable about all my choices so far. I'm sure we'll run into road blocks eventually, but so far, so good! :-)
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It is so versatile - I can even see it as a hearth. It is lovely and will look marvellous.
ReplyDeleteI love the Super White! I hope Hubby goes for it because it's so gorgeous. I'm so jealous of the bathroom you're making! :)
ReplyDeleteThat quartzite is beautiful and would be stunning in your bathroom! Hope your hubby agrees :)
ReplyDeleteI really like the Super White!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great choice!
Thanks for the inspiration!
blessings,
karianne
Really loving the super white!
ReplyDeleteMe too :-) Although it's most definitely more grey than white!
DeleteKelly