Backlit Marble & Onyx – Illuminated Cultured Marble Surfaces

Transform interiors with Versital’s backlit marble and backlit onyx panels — handmade in Britain for bars, countertops, walls, and bespoke commercial designs. Achieve luxurious, light-filled surfaces that combine natural beauty with modern durability.

Create Show-Stopping Interiors with Backlit Marble

Versital has an exclusive range of cultured marble and onyx finishes that can be illuminated to create amazing effects.

Versital’s exclusive range of cultured marble and onyx finishes can be beautifully backlit to create striking visual effects.

With a wide range of translucent colours and textures, our backlit marble panels and onyx marble surfaces bring a new dimension to any design.

Whether you’re illuminating a backlit marble bar, kitchen countertop, feature wall, or vanity top, Versital gives you full creative freedom.

Choose your lighting temperature and tone to achieve anything from warm ambient glow to bold, dramatic contrast.

Even with backlighting, every Versital surface remains 100% waterproof, stain-resistant, and easy to maintain — perfect for hospitality and commercial interiors.

Bar top with illuminated downstand.
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Unibox light pad

Light Panels from Unibox

To ensure perfect illumination, Versital works in partnership with Unibox, experts in custom LED light panels.

Their precision lighting systems can backlight bars, table tops, wall panels, and even floors — ensuring consistent brightness and colour.

We collaborate closely with Unibox to provide samples for testing and achieve the exact appearance you and your clients want before installation.

Visit Unibox to find out more.

Transforming Materials with Backlit Illumination

Versital’s marble and onyx materials are ideal for combining with integrated lighting.

The translucent structure of these surfaces allows LED panels to create a stunning glow that enhances depth and natural veining.

From backlit marble countertops to onyx feature walls, designers and architects can now turn one-dimensional surfaces into breath taking illuminated focal points.

Backlit washroom vanity top in Autumn Onyx at Manchester Cut & Craft

View the Versital Backlit Onyx Range

Want to see more for yourself? Take a look at the full range of translucent colour options and order samples.

View translucent colour range and order Samples

Handmade British Quality

Manufactured in Bolton, Lancashire, Versital’s cultured marble — also known as imitation marble — is made to order from durable stone resin.

Each piece is crafted to the exact size required, ensuring ease of installation across commercial and residential projects.

Our finishes, developed with designers, replicate the look of natural marble while remaining completely waterproof and stain-resistant.

The range of translucent finishes look beautiful both backlit or as a natural finish.

Versital is a British, hand made product, proudly part of the CIUK.

Backlighting demonstration of Versital

Frequently Asked Questions

Which types of marble are best for backlighting?

Versital has a range of translucent finishes such as onyx style cultured marble that work best for backlighting, as they allow light to pass through beautifully. You can view the full range and order samples on our website.

Can you backlight a marble bar or countertop?

Absolutely. Versital’s cultured marble bar tops and countertops can be safely backlit to create luxurious, illuminated surfaces for hospitality and home settings.

How much does backlit marble cost?

Pricing depends on the size, design, and lighting setup. Contact Versital for a tailored quote — backlit marble typically starts from £447 rrp + VAT per square metre for 8mm panels.

Is backlit marble durable and easy to maintain?

Yes. Versital’s solid surface material is waterproof, stain-resistant, and more durable than natural marble — ideal for busy commercial environments.

Where can backlit marble be used in interior design?

Perfect for bars fronts, bar tops, washrooms, feature walls, vanity tops and hotel lobbies — anywhere you want to add elegance and atmosphere through light.

Want to find out more? Get in touch!

To find out more about Versital’s translucent range of finishes and how to use it in your projects, please get in touch with the team today. We can’t wait to have you on board! Call us on 01204 380780, or click the button below.

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Explore The Backlit Marble Range

Discover our translucent colour options and see how backlit marble panels can enhance your next project.

View the range of translucent marbles both illuminated and non illuminated below. Illuminated image shown of 8mm panel. Thicker products such as 20mm tops will naturally have less light transmitted. It is always recommend to test the material with your lighting provider to get the desired result before ordering. We can supply samples and work with your lighting provider to provide any technical information needed.