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CRL Quartz Messina Quartz

CRL Quartz · Quartz

Messina

25+ Years Experience
1,500+ Projects Completed
4.9 from 100+ Reviews
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Full Service — Installation

Our quartz 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 quartz to your supplied template, or supply the stone directly as-is — anywhere in the UK . Learn more .

The Stone

See the natural beauty of Messina up close — the surface texture, colour depth, and veining that make this quartz unique.

Clean white quartz with flowing grey veining — an accessible, well-balanced marble-effect for any kitchen or bathroom.

CRL Quartz Messina is a clean, well-proportioned marble-effect — the kind of surface that works in virtually any kitchen or bathroom setting without demanding design compromise. A bright white base is threaded with flowing grey veining that moves naturally across the surface with neither too much nor too little visual weight. The balance is well-judged: the veining reads clearly as a marble-effect pattern without being so bold that it becomes the sole focus of the room. The polished finish adds appropriate brightness and clarity. Messina is the versatile, reliable marble-effect quartz that pairs with any cabinetry colour and suits both traditional and contemporary design palettes.

Performance

How This Stone Performs

Hardness

4 out of 5

Stain Resistance

5 out of 5

UV Resistance

3 out of 5

Heat Resistance

4 out of 5

Scratch Resistance

4 out of 5

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Frequently Asked

Questions About Messina

What is CRL Quartz Messina?
CRL Quartz Messina is a very pale white marble-effect surface with an extremely fine, sparse network of cool light grey hairline veins scattered across the surface in a delicate, barely-there pattern. The overall impression is nearly pure white with just the subtlest hint of veined complexity — a quiet, clean, and deeply versatile marble-effect for understated spaces.
Is Messina a good kitchen worktop for a small kitchen?
CRL Quartz Messina is an excellent choice for smaller kitchens, where its near-white surface with barely perceptible veining maximises the sense of light and space. The minimal veining prevents the surface from visually shrinking the room, and the white ground reflects light effectively. It creates a clean, open aesthetic that makes smaller rooms feel more spacious and less cluttered.
What does Messina pair with in terms of kitchen design?
CRL Quartz Messina is one of the most design-flexible surfaces in the range precisely because of its restraint. It pairs with white gloss, grey, cream, and dark cabinetry with equal ease. For a monochromatic white kitchen it creates a seamless aesthetic; for contrasting dark cabinetry it provides luminous relief; for cream or neutral schemes it adds the faintest hint of marble character without disrupting the palette.
How is Messina different from Calacatta?
CRL Quartz Messina and Calacatta are both white marble-effects but with very different levels of drama. Calacatta features bold, prominent grey veins that create a high-contrast, statement composition. Messina has barely perceptible, extremely fine light grey hairline veins that create only the subtlest suggestion of marble character. Messina is the restrained option for those who want marble's essence without its drama.
What edge profiles work with CRL Quartz Messina?
CRL Quartz Messina's clean, near-white character suits a wide range of edge profiles. For a contemporary look, a pencil or eased edge is ideal. For a more traditional kitchen, a bullnose or ogee profile in the 30mm thickness creates an appropriately elegant frame for the stone. The near-white tone of Messina means the edge profile and any resulting shadow line shows up clearly, so profile choice is worth considering carefully.
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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