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Laminam Calce Tortora Porcelain

Laminam · Porcelain

Calce Tortora

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

Warm taupe lime plaster-effect — the classic Italian turtledove grey-beige that flatters every design scheme.

Laminam Calce Tortora occupies the most universally flattering tone in Italian design — tortora, the warm turtledove grey-beige that sits perfectly between cool and warm. Its lime plaster-effect surface carries the chalky, matte texture that unites the Calce collection, creating a handcrafted quality that feels sophisticated and organic. Tortora is the neutral that Italian architects reach for when they need a surface that complements rather than competes — warm enough to feel inviting, cool enough to feel clean. The subtle tonal variation created by the plaster texture adds quiet visual interest without introducing pattern or strong colour contrast. An understated, endlessly sophisticated choice.

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 Tortora Porcelain slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About Calce Tortora

What does Tortora mean in Calce Tortora?
Tortora is the Italian word for turtledove — and in Italian design, it refers to the specific warm grey-beige that characterises the bird's plumage. It is one of the most beloved neutrals in Italian interior design, sitting precisely between grey and beige in a zone that flatters every colour palette. Calce Tortora delivers this classic Italian neutral with the collection's handcrafted plaster texture.
How does Calce Tortora compare to Seta Tortora?
Both surfaces reference the same beloved Italian neutral colour, but express it very differently. Calce Tortora features the plaster-like texture of the Calce collection — visible trowel marks and handcrafted character. Seta Tortora features the silky, soft-touch texture of the Seta collection — smooth, refined, and singularly tactile. Choose Calce for artisanal Mediterranean warmth; choose Seta for refined tactile luxury.
Is Calce Tortora the most versatile surface in the Calce collection?
Many designers would say yes. Tortora occupies the universal sweet spot between warm and cool, grey and beige — a neutral that genuinely works with everything. Combined with the Calce plaster texture, it creates a surface of enormous versatility and charm. It is equally at home in traditional, contemporary, rustic, and coastal kitchens, making it the safest yet most characterful choice in the collection.
What makes the tortora colour so popular in Italian design?
The tortora tone has been a cornerstone of Italian interior design for decades because it achieves something rare — genuine universal compatibility. It is warm enough to prevent cold, sterile spaces; neutral enough to avoid clashing with other colours; and sophisticated enough to feel intentionally designed rather than safe or bland. It flatters warm and cool schemes equally, which makes it practically failproof.
Can Calce Tortora be used for bathroom wall cladding?
Calce Tortora makes exceptional bathroom wall cladding in the thinner 3mm or 5mm format. The warm plaster texture creates a spa-like atmosphere of Mediterranean calm, and the tortora colour adds a gentle warmth that prevents the bathroom from feeling clinical. The non-porous surface is ideal for shower surrounds and high-humidity environments, requiring no sealing or specialist maintenance.
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