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Daino Reale Marble

Marble

Daino Reale

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

Colour:

Beige Brown Cream

A beautifully layered Italian marble from Sardinia, where warm beige and caramel bands flow in a distinctive, sedimentary-like pattern.

Daino Reale is a truly characterful Italian marble, quarried from the sun-drenched island of Sardinia, that captures the raw beauty of ancient geology. Its warm beige-tan base serves as a canvas for flowing, horizontal bands of deeper caramel-brown and pale cream, creating a distinctive, sedimentary-like pattern across its polished surface. These undulating bands evoke the natural strata of ancient formations, bringing remarkable visual movement and a deep sense of history to any space. It’s a stone that doesn't just sit there; it tells a story with its distinctively layered patterning and rich, earthen tones.

Formed over millions of years, like all marbles, Daino Reale began as limestone under immense heat and pressure deep within the earth's crust, recrystallising into this dense, interlocking mosaic of calcite. The beautiful warm tones and intricate banding come from natural mineral impurities, such as iron oxides, present during its metamorphosis in Sardinia. We love how this geological process has resulted in a material that feels both ancient and utterly contemporary, perfect for creating a truly unique centrepiece in your home.

At In2Stone, we see Daino Reale as an exceptional choice for those seeking luxury with a natural touch. It's perfectly suited for kitchen worktops, where its warm hues invite gathering, or for creating an elegant bathroom vanity or a striking splashback. While marble requires a little care – we recommend regular sealing and being mindful of acids – its enduring beauty is well worth it. Our passion lies in crafting these exquisite materials into bespoke installations, templating by hand and ensuring every join is a testament to our commitment to honesty, craftsmanship, and care.

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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Daino Reale Marble slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About Daino Reale

What gives Daino Reale marble its distinctive appearance?
Daino Reale is characterised by its warm beige-tan base, overlaid with flowing, horizontal bands of deeper caramel-brown and pale cream. This creates a unique sedimentary-like pattern with undulating layers, evoking the natural strata of ancient geological formations and offering remarkable visual movement across the surface.
What design styles and colours best complement Daino Reale marble?
With its warm earthen tones and natural, layered patterns, Daino Reale marble pairs beautifully with a range of styles from rustic and traditional to modern organic. It complements wooden cabinetry, warm metals like brass or copper, and can add a sophisticated touch to kitchens or bathrooms featuring natural textures and earthy colour palettes.
How durable is Daino Reale marble for kitchen use, and what care does it require?
Marble, including Daino Reale, has a Mohs hardness of 3-5, making it softer than granite or quartzite and susceptible to scratches. It is also porous and highly sensitive to acids, which can etch the surface. We recommend a honed finish for daily-use kitchens to better hide imperfections, regular sealing to prevent stains, and immediate wipe-up of spills, especially acidic ones like lemon juice or wine.
Where does Daino Reale marble originate, and what gives it its unique banding?
Daino Reale marble is quarried in Sardinia, Italy. Like all marble, it formed from limestone undergoing metamorphism, where heat and pressure recrystallised the calcite. Its distinctive flowing bands of colour are due to the presence of various mineral impurities, such as iron oxides, that were layered within the original sedimentary rock before it transformed into marble.
Is Daino Reale marble a luxurious choice, and how does its cost compare to other materials?
Daino Reale is considered a luxurious and characterful choice due to its unique visual appeal and natural origin. While marble generally falls into a premium price bracket compared to engineered options like quartz, its timeless beauty and unique patterns offer an unparalleled aesthetic value. Pricing varies by slab, finish, and project complexity, but we always provide honest and transparent quotes.
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"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.

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

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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."

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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."

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