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Sapien Stone Dark Marquina Porcelain

Sapien Stone · Porcelain

Dark Marquina

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 Dark Marquina up close — the surface texture, colour depth, and veining that make this porcelain unique.

An intense black marble-effect porcelain with fine white veining for maximum drama and contrast.

Dark Marquina delivers high-impact drama through its deep, inky black base crossed by fine, crisp white veining. The black is rich and true ??? a deep, cool black with no warm brown undertones ??? providing the perfect dark canvas for the bright white veins that cut across it. The veining varies from very fine hairlines to slightly thicker fracture lines, scattered in a random, web-like pattern that captures the natural chaos of cracked black marble. The contrast between jet-black base and bright white veins is absolute and theatrical. This is a surface that commands attention in any setting ??? from sleek modern kitchens to dramatic bar areas. The random vein pattern ensures no two sections look identical, while the high-contrast palette makes it a perennial favourite for those who want their worktops to make a statement.

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

Interested in Dark Marquina?

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Get a free, no-obligation quote for Dark Marquina porcelain. From template to installation, In2stone handles everything — so you can enjoy your new surface without the stress.

Sapien Stone Dark Marquina Porcelain slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About Dark Marquina

How does the veining pattern in Dark Marquina differ from natural Nero Marquina marble?
Sapien Stone's Dark Marquina captures the essential character of natural Nero Marquina ??? crisp white veining against a deep black base ??? with the consistency and predictability of premium porcelain manufacturing. The vein pattern is random and natural-looking, with a web-like distribution that closely mimics the natural stone.
Is Dark Marquina very high maintenance as a dark surface?
Less than you might expect. While any dark surface shows fingerprints and water spots more readily than light surfaces, Sapien Stone porcelain's non-porous finish means marks wipe away instantly with a damp cloth. There is no sealing, no polishing, and no special care required ??? just regular cleaning.
What cabinetry colours create the best contrast with Dark Marquina?
Crisp white cabinetry creates the most striking contrast and mirrors the black-white drama of the stone itself. Dark charcoal or navy cabinets create a more tonal, moody scheme. Natural light timber provides a warm counterpoint to the cool black-white palette.
Can Dark Marquina be used for a shower wall or wet room?
Absolutely. The large-format porcelain slab is ideal for shower walls ??? minimal grout lines, completely waterproof, and easy to clean. The dramatic black-white veining creates a luxurious, hotel-like showering experience in residential bathrooms.
How does the white veining in Dark Marquina work with white grout at slab joints?
Skilled fabricators can minimise slab joints to near-invisible seams using colour-matched adhesive. The random white vein pattern actually helps disguise any fine joints, as a white seam can appear as another vein in the pattern ??? a practical advantage over solid black surfaces where joints are more visible.
★★★★★
"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."

Carly Rielly