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Radianz Calacatta Alya Quartz

Radianz · Quartz

Calacatta Alya

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

Colour:

White Grey Gold

Bold grey veining on a luminous white base — the drama of calacatta marble with the durability of quartz.

Calacatta Alya captures the essence of premium Italian calacatta marble with a striking diagonal vein structure that sweeps across a luminous white base. The central vein carries a blend of grey and warm gold-brown tones, with fine crackling detail along its edges that gives it a convincingly natural character. Lighter grey veins radiate outward in supporting patterns, while the white background shows subtle tonal variation with faint grey clouding beneath the surface — avoiding the flat, lifeless look that plagues lesser marble imitations. Part of Radianz's Cirrus Prestige collection and manufactured using advanced Nano Ink Technology, this surface is available in jumbo XL slab sizes (330 × 165cm) — perfect for spanning large kitchen islands with minimal joins. The 93% quartz composition delivers Mohs 7 hardness, zero water absorption, and complete stain resistance. LOTTE Chemical backs this surface with a 15-year residential warranty, giving homeowners the luxury aesthetic of calacatta marble without a gram of the anxiety.

Performance

How This Stone Performs

Hardness

7 out of 5

Stain Resistance

5 out of 5

UV Resistance

2 out of 5

Heat Resistance

3 out of 5

Scratch Resistance

5 out of 5

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Radianz Calacatta Alya Quartz slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About Calacatta Alya

How does Calacatta Alya compare to genuine Italian Calacatta marble?
Calacatta Alya captures the dramatic diagonal veining and warm grey-gold tones of premium Calacatta marble with remarkable accuracy, thanks to Radianz's Nano Ink Technology. The key differences are performance-related: genuine Calacatta is porous, stains easily, etches from acids, and costs significantly more per square metre. Calacatta Alya is non-porous, stain-proof, and backed by a 15-year warranty.
Can I book-match two Calacatta Alya slabs for a large island?
While quartz slabs cannot be truly book-matched like natural stone (where two slabs from the same block mirror each other), experienced fabricators can carefully align the diagonal vein direction across two Calacatta Alya slabs to create visual continuity. The Nano Ink pattern ensures strong consistency between slabs from the same batch.
Is the grey-gold veining in Calacatta Alya raised or textured on the surface?
No — the veining is embedded within the body of the slab and finished to the same smooth, polished level as the white base. You will not feel any change in texture over the veined areas. The entire surface is uniformly smooth and polished, which makes cleaning effortless and prevents food particles from catching in any grooves.
What thickness should I choose for a Calacatta Alya kitchen island?
For kitchen islands, we typically recommend the 30mm thickness — it provides a more substantial edge profile that suits the dramatic character of Calacatta Alya and creates a sense of weight and permanence. The 20mm option works well for matching splashbacks, window sills, and vanity tops where a slimmer, more contemporary profile is desired.
Will Calacatta Alya look dated in ten years?
The calacatta aesthetic has been a design staple for centuries — it is not a trend but a timeless classic. The grey-gold veining pattern and warm white base are inspired by Italian marbles that have graced buildings for hundreds of years. Combined with a 15-year warranty and zero-maintenance performance, Calacatta Alya is designed to age gracefully.
★★★★★
"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