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XTone Aurora Noir Porcelain

XTone · Porcelain

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

XTone Aurora Noir presents a striking deep black marble-effect porcelain with elegant white diagonal veining, perfect for sophisticated kitchen islands or dramatic bathroom vanity tops.

With XTone Aurora Noir, we bring the timeless allure of deep black marble into your home, crafted in a high-performance porcelain. This surface captivates with an intense, rich black base, subtly shifting between charcoal and true black tones, creating an incredible depth. What truly sets Aurora Noir apart is the delicate white veining that elegantly runs diagonally across the slab, a distinct feature that adds dynamic movement and a sophisticated, organic feel to the overall design, ensuring your worktop is a true centrepiece.

This isn't just about stunning looks; it's about uncompromising performance. As an XTone porcelain, Aurora Noir in its Nature finish is incredibly durable, non-porous, and remarkably easy to live with – no sealing, no special cleaning products, and highly resistant to stains, scratches, and heat. Although available in a practical 6mm thickness, it offers the robustness you'd expect from a premium surface. We take immense pride in hand-templating and fitting each slab, ensuring seamless joins and precisely finished edges that highlight the inherent luxury of this material.

Aurora Noir is an exceptional choice for creating a bold statement. Imagine it transforming your kitchen worktops, adding drama to a large island, or elevating a bathroom vanity. Its deep, intense aesthetic, combined with the distinctive diagonal white veins, makes it ideal for modern, minimalist, or luxuriously traditional interiors where you desire an impactful and enduring surface.

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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XTone Aurora Noir Porcelain slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About Aurora Noir

How does the diagonal veining in Aurora Noir affect its visual impact?
The diagonal direction of the white veining in XTone Aurora Noir creates a sense of dynamic flow and unique movement across the slab. Unlike more uniform patterns, this distinct angle adds a contemporary edge and prevents the deep black surface from appearing monolithic, guiding the eye and adding an artistic, natural stone feel to your space.
What design elements best complement the deep black of Aurora Noir?
Aurora Noir's intense black and crisp white veining make it incredibly versatile. It pairs beautifully with bright whites for a high-contrast, modern look, or with warm wooden cabinetry for a sophisticated, inviting atmosphere. Metallic accents like gold or copper can enhance its luxurious feel, while dark greys and charcoals can create a seamless, monochromatic design statement. Consider natural textures and clean lines to let the surface shine.
Is the 6mm thickness of XTone Aurora Noir suitable for kitchen worktops?
While 6mm is often used for cladding, XTone porcelain, even at this thickness, is incredibly strong and durable due to its manufacturing process. For demanding applications like kitchen worktops, we expertly bond it onto a substrate to create a robust and stable surface that can withstand daily use, maintaining all the aesthetic and performance benefits of the material.
What kind of maintenance does XTone Aurora Noir require?
XTone Aurora Noir is a truly low-maintenance surface. Its near-zero porosity means it’s inherently stain-resistant and never requires sealing. For daily cleaning, simply wipe it down with a damp cloth and mild soap or a standard non-abrasive household cleaner. Its robust nature makes it resistant to most chemicals, ensuring it looks pristine with minimal effort.
How does XTone Aurora Noir compare to natural black marble in terms of performance?
Aurora Noir offers the stunning aesthetic of natural black marble, but with significantly enhanced performance. As porcelain, it surpasses natural marble in resistance to scratches, heat, and UV light. Crucially, it's non-porous and therefore highly stain-resistant, unlike natural marble which can be prone to etching from acids and staining from liquids. It provides the luxurious look without the extensive maintenance requirements.
★★★★★
"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