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Sapien Stone Noir Porcelain

Sapien Stone · Porcelain

Noir

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

Colour:

Black

A warm, pure near-black porcelain with organic depth and gentle warmth ??? elegantly monochromatic.

Noir is the purest expression of black in the Sapien Stone range ??? a near-uniform warm black surface with a quality of organic depth that sets it apart from harsher, industrial blacks. The defining characteristic is the subtle warm brown undertone, which gives the surface a living, breathing quality rather than the clinical coldness of synthetic blacks. This warmth is almost imperceptible but fundamentally transforms the experience of the surface, making it feel inviting and refined rather than stark. No veining, no pattern, no texture variation ??? Noir relies entirely on the richness and warmth of its black for its impact. An elegant, monochromatic surface that serves as either a dramatic focal point or a sophisticated backdrop, depending on the context. Beautiful with both warm metallics and cool silver-chrome fixtures.

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 Noir?

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

Sapien Stone Noir Porcelain slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About Noir

Why choose Noir over Malm Black if both are near-black surfaces?
The distinction is in warmth and character. Noir has a subtle warm brown undertone that gives it an organic, living quality ??? it feels inviting and refined. Malm Black has a cooler, smoky-metallic quality that feels more industrial. Choose Noir for warmth and organic sophistication; Malm Black for cool, industrial drama.
Is Noir a good background surface for colourful kitchen accessories?
Excellent. Noir's warm, uniform near-black creates a gallery-like backdrop that makes colourful accessories, fresh produce, ceramics, and decorative objects really pop. The warm undertone prevents the dark surface from feeling stark or clinical, making colourful items feel natural rather than jarring.
Can Noir porcelain be used for a fireplace surround?
Yes. Sapien Stone porcelain is highly heat-resistant, making it suitable for fireplace surrounds and hearth installations. Noir's warm, monochromatic black creates a dramatic, elegant frame for a fireplace ??? particularly effective in living rooms and bedrooms where the warm darkness adds atmosphere.
What edge profile shows Noir at its best?
A clean mitred edge creates a sleek, frameless look that suits Noir's minimal, monochromatic character. The near-uniform black means edge profiles are purely an aesthetic choice rather than a pattern consideration ??? there is no veining to match at joints.
How is Sapien Stone Noir manufactured?
Noir is manufactured by GranitiFiandre at Iris Ceramica Group's H2 Factory in Italy ??? the world's first ceramic production facility powered by green hydrogen. The large 160 ?? 320 cm slabs are fired at temperatures exceeding 1200??C, creating a near-zero porosity surface that is stain-proof and maintenance-free.
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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!"
— 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