Marble
Black Slate Riven
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 .
A dark charcoal slate with a raw, authentic riven cleft finish preserving its genuine geological texture
Black Slate Riven brings the raw, unpolished beauty of natural stone into the kitchen. This dark charcoal slate retains its original riven (cleft) surface — the stone is split along its natural grain rather than polished smooth, preserving the authentic geological texture that would have been visible when the stone was first quarried. The result is a deeply tactile, rugged surface with subtle tonal variations, fine grain lines, and a distinctive natural character. Riven-finish slate is the most authentically natural of all stone finishes — nothing is added or smoothed away, so every ridge, undulation, and colour variation is genuinely geological. A delicate white quartz vein adds natural visual interest to the dark, earthy surface. This finish is ideal for homeowners drawn to organic, rustic, or heritage-inspired kitchen designs where the raw beauty of natural stone is celebrated. Note that the textured surface requires careful sealing and cleaning around the natural ridges.
Available Finishes
Ideal For
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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Frequently Asked
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What is a riven finish?
Is a riven slate surface suitable for kitchen worktops?
Does riven slate need more maintenance than honed?
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How does Black Slate Riven compare to the honed and satinato versions?
"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
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