Calacatta Pearla Quartz Wall-Hung Washbasin

Product Overview

Transform your bathroom into a sanctuary of modern luxury with the Calacatta Pearla Quartz Wall-Hung Washbasin. Combining architectural sophistication with everyday resilience, this premium basin is engineered for those who refuse to compromise between high-end design and practical longevity.

Featuring a striking, minimalist floating silhouette, the washbasin showcases the timeless beauty of Calacatta marble—characterized by a soft, luminous pearlescent backdrop interwoven with delicate, dramatic gray veining. Crafted from top-tier engineered quartz stone, it delivers the unmatched aesthetic of natural stone while offering superior resistance to stains, scratches, and moisture.

Key Features & Benefits

Premium Calacatta Aesthetic: Offers the iconic look of luxurious Italian Calacatta marble, complete with rich, fluid veining that creates a unique visual focal point in any cloakroom, ensuite, or main bathroom.
Space-Saving Floating Design: The wall-hung configuration frees up valuable floor space, creating the illusion of a larger bathroom while establishing a clean, contemporary, and uncluttered aesthetic.
Engineered Quartz Durability: Unlike natural marble which is porous and prone to etching, high-density quartz stone is completely non-porous. It effortlessly resists water damage, cosmetics, soaps, and daily wear.
Low Maintenance & Hygienic: The smooth, impervious surface prevents bacteria, mold, and mildew buildup. Cleanup requires nothing more than a quick wipe down with a damp cloth and mild soap—no sealing required.
Architectural Craftsmanship: Features clean, precise geometric lines, flawlessly mitered edges, and a seamlessly integrated basin bowl that reflects Pisastone’s commitment to premium stone fabrication.

Design Inspiration & Styling Tips

The Calacatta Pearla Quartz Basin is a highly versatile statement piece designed to elevate multiple interior design styles:

Modern Minimalist: Pair it with matte black or brushed gold wall-mounted premium faucets to create a sharp, high-contrast luxury look.
Organic Modern: Combine the crisp white quartz with natural wood elements, such as a white oak slatted wall paneling or a simple wooden floating ledge below for styling towels.
Monochromatic Luxury: Style against dark charcoal or deep gray porcelain tiles to let the bright pearlescent veining of the basin truly pop.

Why Choose Quartz Over Natural Marble?
While natural marble requires yearly sealing and can be easily stained by everyday bathroom items like toothpaste, perfumes, or makeup, Pisastone engineered quartz provides a 100% non-porous, stain-resistant alternative. You get the breathtaking elegance of authentic stone without any of the high-maintenance upkeep.

Care & Maintenance Instructions

To keep your Calacatta Pearla washbasin looking brand new for decades:

Use a soft microfiber cloth and a mild, non-abrasive household cleaner or warm soapy water for daily cleaning.
Avoid using harsh chemicals containing high bleach concentrations, abrasive scrubbing pads, or highly acidic drain cleaners.
Simply wipe dry after use to prevent hard water spots in high-lime areas.

🏗️ Structural Engineering & Wall Mounting

Critical Installation Notice: Because engineered quartz is highly dense and heavy, this washbasin must never be fixed with simple silicone or lightweight plugs.

Bracket System: Shipped with a heavy-duty, fully concealed powder-coated steel chassis bracket.
Fixing Framework: The steel bracket anchors directly to structural wall studs, masonry walls, or reinforced timber noggins. The quartz apron sleeve then slides cleanly over the bracket architecture, locking it structurally in place.
Load Bearing Capacity: Rated to safely support up to 110kg when properly anchored to a load-bearing wall structure.

🔬 Material Science & Physical Properties

The Calacatta Pearla engineered quartz surface is composed of 93% natural quartz aggregates bonded with 7% high-performance polymer resins and premium color pigments.

Porosity & Absorption Rate: Less than 0.03% (virtually non-porous). Completely impervious to water absorption, cosmetic oils, and hair dyes.
Scratch Resistance: 7 on the Mohs Hardness Scale (harder than structural steel and natural granite). Highly resistant to keys, rings, or ceramic bottles.
Stain & Chemical Rating: Unaffected by common household acids (like lemon juice), alkaline soaps, toothpastes, and alcohols. Resists staining up to 12 hours of stagnant exposure.
Thermal Shock Resistance: Stable under typical domestic hot water cycles up to 65°C. Avoid contact with high-temperature styling irons or boiling water.

📐 Joinery & Edge Finishes

Mitered Apron Jointing: Precision 45-degree mitered joints along the fascia apron, utilizing color-matched epoxy adhesives. This creates the visual illusion of a single, solid piece of quarried stone block.
Visible Edge Profiles: Softened 2mm micro-bevel (chamfer) on all exposed leading edges to eliminate sharpness and protect against impact chipping.
Internal Underside: Open-base or semi-shrouded underneath, allowing clean access to the chrome bottle trap and plumbing lines while concealing structural brackets.

🛠️ Mechanical, Plumbing & Fitting Specs

Waste & Overflow Setup

Waste Outlet Diameter: Standard 45mm (1.5 inches) connection. Fits all standard UK/European unslotted clicker or flip wastes.
Overflow: Designed without an overflow (unslotted) for a sleek, unbroken inner basin wall.
Basin Floor Gradient: Features a subtle 2% internal fallback incline ensuring rapid, pooling-free drainage toward the waste cutout.

Tap Hole Precision

Diameter: 35mm standard pre-drilled tap hole.
Options Available:
- 0 Tap Holes (0TH): For sleek, minimalistic wall-mounted filler valves.
- 1 Tap Hole (1TH): Centered layout for modern mono basin mixer taps.

Calacatta Pearla Quartz Wall-Hung Washbasin

£895.00 - 995.00inc. VAT