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Semi Rijo Honed Marble

Marble

Semi Rijo Honed

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

Style:

Natural Veined Honed

From the sun-drenched region of Estremoz, Portugal, Semi Rijo Honed marble features a pristine creamy-beige base with whispers of taupe and pale grey veining, creating a serene, minimalist surface.

Semi Rijo Honed marble is a study in serene elegance, presenting a beautifully soft and understated character. Its pristine, light creamy-beige base offers a luminous backdrop, gently adorned with very faint, subtle diagonal striations of soft taupe and pale grey. This uniquely delicate, whispered linear veining creates a wonderfully calm and minimalist texture across the honed surface. We find its clean, highly restrained nature makes it an outstandingly elegant choice for contemporary luxury worktops, especially when bathed in soft, thoughtful illumination.

Sourced from the renowned quarries of Estremoz in the Alentejo region of Portugal, Semi Rijo Honed carries the legacy of a landscape steeped in geological history. Like all marbles, it began as limestone, undergoing intense heat and pressure deep within the Earth to recrystallize its calcite minerals into this dense, interlocking mosaic. This metamorphic journey, spanning millions of years, gives it its unique granular texture and beautiful veining, reflecting the ancient forces that shaped its formation.

For kitchens and bathrooms, we love working with marble like Semi Rijo Honed because it brings an undeniable sense of classic luxury. While marble is a naturally hardwearing stone, we always advise a thoughtful approach to its care due to its calcite composition. Its honed finish naturally helps to reduce the visibility of any minor etching, but we'll guide you on simple steps like regular sealing and swift cleanup of acidic spills, ensuring your worktops retain their beauty for decades. With our passion for craftsmanship and honest advice, we ensure your In2Stone marble installation is not just beautiful, but built to last and cared 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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Semi Rijo Honed Marble slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About Semi Rijo Honed

How would you describe the unique veining of Semi Rijo Honed marble?
Semi Rijo Honed marble features very faint, subtle diagonal striations of soft taupe and pale grey, appearing as uniquely delicate, whispered linear veining across its uniform, light creamy-beige base. This creates a wonderfully serene and minimalist texture on the honed surface.
What design styles or colour palettes complement Semi Rijo Honed marble?
Given its serene, light creamy-beige base and subtle taupe-grey veining, Semi Rijo Honed marble excels in contemporary, minimalist, and Scandinavian-inspired designs. It pairs beautifully with neutral palettes, natural wood tones, and soft metallic accents, creating a calm and sophisticated atmosphere.
Is Semi Rijo Honed marble suitable for kitchen worktops, and how should it be cared for?
Yes, Semi Rijo Honed marble is suitable for kitchen worktops with proper care. As a natural marble, it is softer than granite and susceptible to etching from acids. We recommend regular sealing and immediate cleanup of acidic spills. Its honed finish is a practical choice as it naturally reduces the visibility of minor etching and scratches compared to a polished surface.
Where does In2Stone source its Semi Rijo Honed marble?
Our Semi Rijo Honed marble is sourced from the renowned quarries of Estremoz, located in the Alentejo region of Portugal. This region is famous for producing high-quality marble with distinctive geological characteristics.
How does Semi Rijo Honed compare to other light-coloured worktop materials regarding price and maintenance?
Semi Rijo Honed marble offers a unique, natural elegance that engineered materials struggle to replicate. While it typically sits in a premium price bracket, its timeless beauty and natural variations are unmatched. It requires more dedicated maintenance than ultra-durable quartz or granite, particularly concerning acid sensitivity and sealing, but for many homeowners, the organic beauty and classic appeal are well worth the care.
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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 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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