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Sapien Stone Breccia Imperiale Porcelain

Sapien Stone · Porcelain

Breccia Imperiale

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

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

The Stone

See the natural beauty of Breccia Imperiale up close — the surface texture, colour depth, and veining that make this porcelain unique.

Colour:

Brown Grey White

A richly complex dark breccia marble-effect porcelain with sharp white veining and layered geological character.

Breccia Imperiale delivers extraordinary geological drama through its complex dark brown-grey base crisscrossed by bold white veins. The surface reads like an exposed rock face ??? fractured, layered, and richly detailed with diagonal banding, swirling geological patterns, and dramatic tonal variation. Sharp white veins cut at bold angles across the warm base, their brightness creating striking contrast against the darker ground. Dark near-black mineral patches and inclusions are scattered throughout, adding further depth to an already complex surface. This is one of the most visually intense surfaces in the Sapien Stone range ??? a statement piece that transforms kitchen islands into geological showcases. Best deployed on large, uninterrupted surfaces where the full complexity of the pattern can unfold.

Performance

How This Stone Performs

Hardness

7 out of 5

Stain Resistance

5 out of 5

UV Resistance

5 out of 5

Heat Resistance

5 out of 5

Scratch Resistance

5 out of 5

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Sapien Stone Breccia Imperiale Porcelain slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About Breccia Imperiale

How dramatic is Breccia Imperiale in real life?
Breccia Imperiale is genuinely dramatic. The dark brown-grey base is crisscrossed by bold white veins at sharp angles, with diagonal banding and swirling geological patterns creating a surface that looks like an exposed rock face. It is one of the most visually intense surfaces in the Sapien Stone collection.
Is Breccia Imperiale too busy for a small kitchen?
In a small kitchen, Breccia Imperiale's bold geological pattern can feel overwhelming as a full worktop. Consider using it on a feature island or breakfast bar where the bold patterning becomes a controlled focal point, with simpler surfaces elsewhere to balance the visual drama.
What design styles suit Breccia Imperiale?
Breccia Imperiale excels in luxurious, maximalist interiors where bold pattern is celebrated. It works beautifully in large, open-plan kitchens with generous island installations, high-end bar areas, and commercial hospitality settings where visual impact is the priority.
Why does Breccia Imperiale look different from typical marble-effect slabs?
Breccia marble is a naturally fragmented stone ??? pieces of light marble cemented together in a darker matrix. Breccia Imperiale recreates this geological process, which is why the veining appears as angular fractures and broken fragments rather than the flowing, sinuous veins typical of Calacatta or Arabescato designs.
Can Breccia Imperiale be used for a full-height splashback behind a hob?
Yes, and it creates a stunning effect. Running the bold breccia pattern from worktop to full-height splashback creates a continuous wall of geological drama. Sapien Stone porcelain handles heat from hobs without issue, and the surface is completely grease and splash resistant.
★★★★★
"Excellent Service and Beautiful Results - Highly Recommended! I recently had In2stone install new quartz worktops in my kitchen, and I couldn't be happier with the results. From start to finish, the experience was completely stress-free. The team was not only competitively priced but also incredibly friendly and professional throughout the entire process. They handled everything seamlessly - removing the existing sink, hob, and old laminate worktops before fitting the new quartz surfaces. The finished worktops are absolutely beautiful and have transformed my kitchen into a modern, minimalist space that I love spending time in. The quality of workmanship is outstanding, and the attention to detail really shows. I'm a very satisfied customer and would highly recommend In2stone to anyone considering new worktops. Well done to the entire team - you've exceeded my expectations!"
— Ashley ChapmanGoogle 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."

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