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Black Silk Marble

Marble

Black Silk

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

Our marble 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 marble to your supplied template, or supply the stone directly as-is — anywhere in the UK . Learn more .

The Stone

See the natural beauty of Black Silk up close — the surface texture, colour depth, and veining that make this marble unique.

A velvety deep black marble with elegant flowing white veins creating graphic, high-contrast luxury

Black Silk is an exquisitely refined black marble whose deep, velvety dark base is traversed by elegant, flowing veins of pure white that trace sinuous pathways across the polished surface. The name perfectly captures the stone's silky-smooth character — the contrast between its midnight-black ground and luminous white veining creates a graphic, high-fashion aesthetic that feels both timeless and thoroughly contemporary. As a kitchen worktop, Black Silk delivers maximum visual impact with elegant restraint. The white veining pattern is bold enough to create genuine drama but refined enough to avoid overwhelming a kitchen design. Its polished surface achieves extraordinary depth of colour — the black appears almost liquid in its intensity — making it one of the most visually arresting dark marbles available. Requires regular sealing and care with acidic substances, though the dark surface is forgiving of minor imperfections.

Performance

How This Stone Performs

Hardness

2 out of 5

Stain Resistance

2 out of 5

UV Resistance

4 out of 5

Heat Resistance

4 out of 5

Scratch Resistance

2 out of 5

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Black Silk Marble slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About Black Silk

What makes Black Silk marble different from other black marbles?
Black Silk stands out for its elegant, flowing white veining pattern that traces sinuous pathways across a deep, velvety black base. Unlike more dramatic black marbles with bold or chaotic veining, Black Silk offers a refined, graphic quality that balances drama with restraint.
Is Black Silk marble high maintenance?
Like all marble, Black Silk requires regular sealing every 6-12 months and pH-neutral cleaning. Its dark surface can show water marks and fingerprints more readily than lighter stones. However, the dark colour is actually forgiving of minor etching marks that would be more visible on white marble.
What kitchen styles suit Black Silk marble?
Black Silk's graphic black and white contrast makes it ideal for contemporary, modern, and monochromatic kitchen designs. It pairs strikingly with white cabinetry for maximum contrast, or with dark cabinets for a dramatic tonal scheme. Brushed nickel or chrome hardware complements its aesthetic beautifully.
Can Black Silk marble be bookmatched?
Bookmatching — opening two sequential slabs like a book to create a mirror-image pattern — is a stunning technique for Black Silk marble. The flowing white veins create symmetrical patterns that enhance the stone's graphic quality, making it particularly effective for large kitchen islands or feature walls.
How durable is Black Silk marble for daily cooking?
Black Silk has typical marble durability — rated 2-3 on the Mohs hardness scale. It can scratch from abrasive materials and etch from acidic substances. Use chopping boards, trivets for hot pans, and wipe acidic spills immediately. With proper care, it will provide years of stunning service.
★★★★★
"Perfect. 1) Ian. What a nice chap. Very helpful, friendly, knowledgeable. Got me the marble I wanted. 2) Scott came to template. Clearly attentive to detail, accurate work; it's a perfect fit. 3) Kev and Gav came to fit. Very accommodating. Worked cheerfully around obstacles I had thrown in their path. Efficient, and respected my just cleaned new kitchen. All round blooming marvellous. I got exactly what I wanted. ( these guys listen to their customer) Look no further. Engage In 2 Stone!"
— Dawn GalleryGoogle 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