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Laminam Filo Ghisa Porcelain

Laminam · Porcelain

Filo Ghisa

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

Colour:

Dark Grey

Dark grey with cast-iron depth and vertical thread texture — the Filo collection's most industrial personality.

Laminam Filo Ghisa channels the deep, weathered character of cast iron into the Filo collection's textile-inspired format. Its dark grey tone carries genuine industrial weight, while the fine vertical thread-like texture introduces a subtle organic warmth that prevents the dark surface from feeling cold or sterile. Ghisa is the darkest member of the Filo family, designed for spaces where deep, atmospheric design is the priority. It works powerfully as a feature wall or furniture surface, creating bold visual anchoring while its thread texture adds a layer of tactile sophistication that flat dark surfaces lack. Deep, industrial, and beautifully textured.

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

Interested in Filo Ghisa?

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

Laminam Filo Ghisa Porcelain slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About Filo Ghisa

What does Ghisa mean in Filo Ghisa?
Ghisa is the Italian word for cast iron — and Filo Ghisa captures the deep, industrial grey of aged cast iron with the Filo collection's fine linear texture. It is the collection's most industrial and assertive member, delivering a dark, metallic character that references the foundry heritage of Italy's manufacturing tradition.
What colour is Filo Ghisa?
Filo Ghisa presents a deep, dark grey with warm undertones — the colour of weathered cast iron. It is significantly darker than Filo Argento and carries more warmth, creating a surface that feels industrial but not cold. The fine linear texture adds directional light play that prevents the dark surface from reading as flat or lifeless.
How does the linear texture benefit a dark surface like Ghisa?
The linear texture is particularly beneficial on dark surfaces because it scatters light rather than uniformly absorbing it. This means fingerprints, water spots, and minor marks are far less visible on Filo Ghisa than on a smooth, flat dark surface. The directional grain also creates subtle luminous highlights that add depth and visual interest to the dark palette.
What design styles suit Filo Ghisa?
Filo Ghisa suits industrial, urban, and contemporary design schemes. Its cast-iron-inspired character pairs naturally with exposed brick, concrete, reclaimed timber, and matt black fixtures. It also works in sophisticated modern kitchens with dark cabinetry and metallic accents, creating an enveloping, atmospheric space of considerable design strength.
Is Filo Ghisa suitable for commercial kitchens?
Filo Ghisa's industrial character and exceptional durability make it well-suited to commercial kitchen and restaurant environments. The dark, forgiving colour hides daily kitchen use beautifully, and the porcelain's complete resistance to heat, stains, chemicals, and scratching ensures it withstands the intense demands of professional food service without degradation.
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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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