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Cinza Lapa Granite

Granite

Cinza Lapa

25+ Years Experience
1,500+ Projects Completed
4.9 from 100+ Reviews
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Full Service — Installation

Our granite range is available with full supply, templating, fabrication and installation across Portsmouth, Fareham, Gosport, Havant, Waterlooville, Chichester, Southampton and the surrounding area, with our services extending to Hampshire, Sussex, Surrey, Dorset and Berkshire . The reach of our installation service depends on the type of project — contact us to discuss your requirements.

Supply & Fabrication — UK Wide

Outside our installation area? We can fabricate granite to your supplied template, or supply the stone directly as-is — anywhere in the UK . Learn more .

The Stone

See the natural beauty of Cinza Lapa up close — the surface texture, colour depth, and veining that make this granite unique.

Colour:

Dark Grey

From the heart of Portugal, Cinza Lapa is a medium-dark grey granite with a uniform fine speckled pattern, embodying a cool, industrial-chic aesthetic.

Cinza Lapa granite brings a sophisticated, understated elegance to any space. Its surface is a consistent medium-dark grey, defined by an exceptionally fine, uniform speckled pattern that creates a sleek, almost concrete-like appearance. With its dense, homogeneous texture and minimal variation, Cinza Lapa embodies a cool, industrial-chic aesthetic, offering a clean, minimalist character that perfectly complements modern kitchen designs.

Quarried from the ancient geological formations near Aguiar da Beira in Viseu, Portugal, Cinza Lapa is a testament to the Earth's enduring power. As an intrusive igneous rock, it formed as silica-rich magma cooled slowly deep within the Earth's crust, allowing large interlocking crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica to develop. This geological process grants granite its remarkable strength and density. At In2Stone, we respect this natural artistry, ensuring that every slab we hand-template and fit honours its unique geological journey.

For homeowners seeking a worktop that combines enduring style with exceptional resilience, Cinza Lapa is a superb choice. Its inherent granite properties mean it's incredibly hard, resistant to scratches, and stands up wonderfully to heat – perfect for the demands of a busy kitchen. With its cool, consistent aesthetic, it’s particularly suited for modern designs where a sophisticated, understated grey is desired. We’re passionate about bringing such high-quality stone into your home, cutting and finishing each piece with meticulous care to ensure it’s not just a worktop, but a lasting centrepiece.

Performance

How This Stone Performs

Hardness

4 out of 5

Stain Resistance

3 out of 5

UV Resistance

5 out of 5

Heat Resistance

5 out of 5

Scratch Resistance

4 out of 5

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Cinza Lapa Granite slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About Cinza Lapa

What defines the look of Cinza Lapa granite?
Cinza Lapa granite is characterised by its consistent medium-dark grey base, featuring an exceptionally fine and uniform speckled pattern. This creates a sleek, almost concrete-like surface with minimal variation, lending it a cool, industrial-chic aesthetic.
Which kitchen styles best suit Cinza Lapa granite?
With its clean, minimalist character and cool, industrial-chic aesthetic, Cinza Lapa granite is an ideal choice for modern, contemporary, and minimalist kitchen designs. It pairs beautifully with handleless cabinetry, exposed brick, or metallic accents to enhance its sophisticated grey tones.
How durable is Cinza Lapa granite and what care does it require?
As a granite, Cinza Lapa is incredibly durable, boasting high resistance to scratches, heat, and everyday impacts, thanks to its dense crystalline structure. To maintain its beauty and stain resistance, we recommend regular cleaning with mild soap and water, and periodic re-sealing, typically once a year, as part of its easy care routine.
Where does Cinza Lapa granite originate from?
Cinza Lapa granite is quarried from the rich geological regions near Aguiar da Beira in Viseu, Portugal. It's an intrusive igneous rock, formed by the slow cooling of magma deep within the Earth's crust, a process that gives it its characteristic hardness and dense composition.
How does Cinza Lapa compare to other grey worktop options?
Cinza Lapa stands out among grey worktop options due to its natural granite durability and its unique, finely speckled, concrete-like aesthetic, offering a genuine natural stone alternative to engineered materials. While other granites might have bolder patterns, Cinza Lapa provides a consistent, understated sophistication often sought in modern designs, with pricing that reflects its premium quality and natural origin.
★★★★★
"We decided to get bespoke granite work tops for our new kitchen and have to say that we are over the moon with them. From the outset, Ian was very professional when selecting the stone, he listened to what we wanted, went through all of the possibilities that we could have for our worktops and went through the process in detail once we had made a decision. The templateing and fitting was carried out by an incredibly professional and helpful team run by Kev, who knew exactly what they were doing and just got on and made my kitchen look amazing. I would highly recommend In2stone for a helpful, knowledgeable and professional service from start to finish."
— Nicky HavardGoogle Review

Why Choose Us

Why In2stone

Invisible Joins & Ogee Edging

The edge profiles and seamless joins other suppliers say they can't do? We do them every week.

"Other quartz suppliers weren't able to offer the ogee edging I wanted — In2stone could."

Olivia Tett

The Quote Is the Price

No hidden costs, no surprises. We consistently beat competitor quotes — even online discounters decline to match us.

"Beat 6 other companies by a mile. Even an online company that claims to beat any quote declined to."

Dean Fitzpatrick

Ian Answers the Phone

No answering machines or sales scripts. You'll speak to the people who'll actually work on your project.

"Ian always answered the phone or called me back — and that was before we even decided to use him."

Carly Rielly