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Laminam Calce Nero Porcelain

Laminam · Porcelain

Calce Nero

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

Near-black lime plaster-effect — the deepest, most intense surface in the Calce range with subtle chalky texture.

Laminam Calce Nero takes the Calce collection's plaster-effect aesthetic to its most dramatic extreme. A very dark, near-black surface is softened — just barely — by the subtle chalky texture that characterises the entire collection, preventing it from feeling entirely flat or synthetic. The result is a surface of deep intensity that carries just enough organic variation to feel genuine and handcrafted. Calce Nero is the boldest statement in the seven-colourway Calce family, designed for spaces where maximum visual impact is the goal. It pairs powerfully with the lighter Calce tones for a monochromatic plaster scheme, or stands alone as a dramatic backdrop for kitchens and bathrooms where dark sophistication takes priority. Intense and commanding.

Performance

How This Stone Performs

Hardness

5 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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Laminam Calce Nero Porcelain slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About Calce Nero

What makes Calce Nero distinctive within the Calce range?
Calce Nero is the Calce collection's darkest expression — deep black with the signature plaster-like texture that defines the collection. The combination is uniquely powerful: the raw, handcrafted quality of lime plaster rendered in near-black creates a surface of dramatic artistic intensity. It feels like discovering ancient, darkened plaster walls in a forgotten Italian chapel.
How does the plaster texture work in a dark colour like Nero?
The plaster texture in Calce Nero adds extraordinary depth to the dark surface. Rather than reading as flat, uniform black, the visible trowel marks and surface variation create subtle shifts in tone and light reflection that give the surface genuine three-dimensionality. Under directional lighting, the texture casts micro-shadows that make the surface feel alive and intensely atmospheric.
Is Calce Nero practical for kitchen worktops?
Calce Nero is highly practical despite its dramatic appearance. Like all Laminam surfaces, it is completely stain-proof, heat-resistant, and scratch-resistant. The plaster-like texture actually enhances practicality by reducing the visibility of fingerprints and water spots that can be challenging on smooth dark surfaces. Daily cleaning requires nothing more than a wipe with warm water.
What cabinetry pairs well with Calce Nero?
Calce Nero creates maximum impact against white, light grey, or pale timber cabinetry — the stark contrast between the dark, textured worktop and bright cabinets produces a sophisticated drama. For a more enveloping dark scheme, pair it with charcoal or dark green units, using metallic hardware and under-cabinet lighting to prevent the space from feeling too heavy.
Can Calce Nero be combined with lighter Calce surfaces?
Combining Calce Nero worktops with a lighter Calce surface like Calce Bianco or Calce Avorio for the splashback is a particularly effective design approach. The shared plaster texture creates visual cohesion, while the shift from dark worktop to light wall introduces dramatic contrast. This light-meets-dark combination using the same textural family is sophisticated and architecturally powerful.
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"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!"
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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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