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Quartzforms QF Black Quartz

Quartzforms · Quartz

QF Black

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 QF Black up close — the surface texture, colour depth, and veining that make this quartz unique.

Style:

Speckled Sparkle Polished

Deep black quartz with dense bright sparkling speckling creating a starlight galaxy effect from the QF collection.

Quartzforms QF Black is part of the QF collection — and it is the most visually dynamic surface in this typically understated range. The surface presents a deep uniform black base with no distinct veining or large-scale pattern. Instead, dense random scattering of very fine to small speckles covers the entire area. The speckles are predominantly bright white and light grey, with many appearing translucent and highly reflective suggesting a polished finish. The character is a plain yet subtly textured starlight or galaxy effect — sophisticated, understated, and visually engaging.

QF Black transforms the QF collection's fine speckling concept into something genuinely captivating. The translucent, highly reflective speckles on the deep black base create a starlight effect that the vision analysis explicitly describes as galaxy-like. Under kitchen spotlights, the polished surface and reflective particles create genuine sparkle — the speckling appears to glow. This is more visually active than Night Black's sparser brighter speckles — QF Black's dense coverage creates an all-over shimmer rather than individual points of light.

In2Stone recommends QF Black for clients who want dark drama with sparkling visual interest. The galaxy effect creates kitchen atmospheres of glamour and sophistication. White cabinetry provides maximum contrast; dark cabinetry with good lighting lets the sparkle shine. The dense speckling is highly practical — it camouflages fingerprints and marks far better than plain black.

Performance

How This Stone Performs

Hardness

5 out of 5

Stain Resistance

5 out of 5

UV Resistance

3 out of 5

Heat Resistance

3 out of 5

Scratch Resistance

4 out of 5

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Quartzforms QF Black Quartz slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About QF Black

What creates the galaxy effect?
Dense bright white and light grey speckles — many translucent and highly reflective — are scattered across the deep black base. Under kitchen lighting, these reflective particles create an all-over sparkle that genuinely resembles a starfield or galaxy.
How does QF Black compare to Night Black?
Both are dark surfaces with bright speckling. Night Black (Extreme) has sparser speckles creating distinct starfield points. QF Black has denser coverage creating an all-over shimmer. QF Black is more sparkly; Night Black is more minimal. Both are practical for daily use.
Is the polished finish a concern for maintenance?
The dense speckling mitigates the fingerprint visibility that typically affects polished dark surfaces. The reflective particles break up marks effectively. While some maintenance is needed, QF Black is significantly more forgiving than plain polished black.
Does the sparkle fade over time?
No — the reflective particles are embedded within the quartz matrix and are as permanent as the surface itself. The sparkle will look the same in twenty years as it does on installation day. No special maintenance is required to preserve the effect.
Is QF Black suitable for traditional kitchens?
The galaxy-effect sparkle leans contemporary and glamorous. It works best in modern, contemporary, and luxury kitchen designs. Traditional kitchens may suit a warmer dark alternative like QF Brown or Cloudy Brown without the sparkle element.
★★★★★
"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."

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