Granite
Impala D Honed
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 Impala D Honed up close — the surface texture, colour depth, and veining that make this granite unique.
Honed Rustenburg gabbro with a soft matte finish that reveals warm grey-brown tones in its mineral grain.
Impala D Honed takes the same premium South African gabbro from Rustenburg and presents it without the mirror-like gloss of its polished sibling. The result is a deep charcoal surface with a smooth, matte texture that feels softer and more contemporary underhand. The vision analysis reveals a busy, random pattern of fine to medium granular flecks in lighter grey, warm brown-grey, and very dark grey, with subtle hints of dark greenish-grey woven throughout — tonal details that the honed finish brings forward where polish would have hidden them behind reflections.
The honed process removes the surface sheen but leaves the stone's performance intact. Impala D retains its full Mohs 6–7 hardness, its resistance to heat and scratching, and its dense mineral structure. The practical advantage of the honed finish is its ability to disguise fingerprints, water spots, and minor surface marks — making it a more forgiving choice for households where the kitchen is the centre of daily life.
In2Stone often recommends the honed variant for clients who love dark worktops but want to avoid the maintenance of keeping a polished surface looking pristine. It pairs beautifully with limed oak cabinetry, concrete-effect floor tiles, and matt black hardware. The understated finish lets the natural mineral character speak without competing with other design elements in the room.
Available Finishes
Ideal For
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
Interested in Impala D Honed?
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Get a free, no-obligation quote for Impala D Honed granite. From template to installation, In2stone handles everything — so you can enjoy your new surface without the stress.
Frequently Asked
Questions About Impala D Honed
How does honed Impala D differ from the polished version?
What kitchen designs suit Impala D Honed best?
Is honed granite more prone to staining than polished?
Does Impala D Honed come from the same quarry as the polished version?
Can I use chopping boards directly on honed granite?
"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
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