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Botticino Marble

Marble

Botticino

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 Botticino up close — the surface texture, colour depth, and veining that make this marble unique.

One of Italy's most celebrated marbles — centuries-old Brescia stone with warm cream tones and gentle golden veining

Botticino is one of Italy's most celebrated and enduring marbles — a warm, honeyed cream stone from the town of Botticino in the province of Brescia, Lombardy, that has been quarried for centuries and used in some of the world's most iconic buildings. Its soft cream-beige base is traced with delicate veins of golden-tan and light brown that meander gently across the polished surface, creating a serene, inviting warmth. What has made Botticino so universally beloved is its remarkable versatility — this is a marble that feels at home in every style of kitchen, from ornate traditional to minimal contemporary. Its warm, even tones provide a calm, elegant backdrop that never competes with other design elements. As a worktop material, Botticino's highly compact structure offers good durability by marble standards, with low water absorption and excellent wear resistance. A timeless Italian classic that has earned its reputation over centuries of continuous use.

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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Botticino Marble slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About Botticino

How old is Botticino marble as a quarrying tradition?
Botticino marble has been quarried from the hillsides near Brescia in Lombardy for centuries. It is one of Italy's most historically significant marbles, used in iconic buildings and monuments throughout European history, and remains in continuous production today.
What makes Botticino marble so popular worldwide?
Botticino's universal appeal comes from its remarkable versatility — its warm cream-beige tone works with every kitchen style, from traditional to contemporary. Combined with its good durability, consistent availability, and reasonable pricing for an Italian marble, it has become a perennial global favourite.
Is Botticino marble durable for a kitchen?
Botticino is one of the more durable marbles available. Its highly compact structure offers low water absorption and good wear resistance. While it still requires sealing and care with acids like all marble, its density makes it more resilient than many softer varieties.
What is the difference between Botticino, Classico, and Fiorito?
Botticino is the general name. Classico is the standard commercial grade with refined, understated veining. Classico Extra is the premium first-choice selection with minimum veining. Fiorito ('flowering') has a busier, more textured pattern with fossil inclusions and pink accents.
Does Botticino marble come in different finishes?
Yes, Botticino is available in polished and honed finishes. Polished Botticino has a warm lustre that enhances its cream colour and veining. Honed Botticino offers a matte finish that is more practical for daily kitchen use and better conceals minor etching marks.
★★★★★
"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!"
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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.

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