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Cullifords Ceramic Iron Porcelain

Cullifords Ceramic · Porcelain

Iron

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

Colour:

Grey

A cool neutral grey porcelain with fine slate-like texture and honest mineral character — contemporary, clean, and quietly stone-like.

Iron delivers a cool, neutral grey with the honest tactile quality of honed slate. The fine-grained surface carries subtle directional marks suggesting natural stone grain, without any bold veining or patterns. The character comes entirely from the surface texture — a mineral, material quality that reads as genuine stone rather than manufactured surface. Clean and contemporary, Iron suits modern kitchen worktops, bathroom vanities, and commercial surfaces where understated grey with natural stone credibility is the goal.

Performance

How This Stone Performs

Hardness

6 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 Iron?

Love this stone?

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

Cullifords Ceramic Iron Porcelain slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About Iron

What stone does Iron's texture replicate?
Iron recreates the fine-grained character of honed slate — a cool, neutral grey with subtle directional marks suggesting natural stone cleavage. The texture is honest and mineral, with a tactile quality that reads as genuine quarried stone rather than a manufactured surface.
How does Iron compare to Basaltina Grey as a grey textured surface?
Both are textured grey, but Iron has a slate-like directional quality with visible grain direction, while Basaltina Grey has fine volcanic granularity with no directional pattern. Iron feels more like a sedimentary stone; Basaltina Grey feels more like igneous rock. Both are excellent choices for textured grey — it comes down to the kind of geological reference you prefer.
Is Iron suitable for outdoor kitchen counters?
Yes — porcelain is frost-proof, UV-stable, and moisture-resistant, making it ideal for outdoor use. Iron's natural stone character transitions beautifully to outdoor settings, and the textured surface provides good grip. It handles rain, frost, and temperature cycles without any degradation.
What fixtures complement the slate-like character of Iron?
Brushed or matt black fixtures reinforce the natural, industrial character. Raw timber shelving and concrete or plaster elements create cohesive material palettes. Brass fixtures add warmth against the cool grey. Avoid highly polished chrome that can feel too refined against the honest, mineral quality.
Does Iron need different maintenance to marble-effect porcelain?
No — all porcelain surfaces have identical maintenance requirements regardless of colour or pattern: clean with warm water and mild detergent. No sealing, no polishing, no special treatments. The textured surface of Iron may benefit from slightly more firm wiping to ensure crumbs don't sit in the fine grain, but this is minimal.
★★★★★
"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