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Sempre Cortina Quartz

Sempre · Quartz

Cortina

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

Bright white quartz with soft light grey branching veining — a clean, luminous marble-effect surface.

Sempre Cortina delivers clean, gentle marble character on a bright, luminous white canvas. Its bright white base carries moderate to moderately dense veining in soft light grey with gentle contrast. The veining forms a random, intricate network of branching lines traversing diagonally, varying from fine thread-like strands to medium thickness. The pattern feels organic and natural without any heaviness or drama. The polished finish is smooth and clean without any speckling or granular texture, keeping the aesthetic pure and composed. Named after the Italian Alpine resort, Cortina has that same sense of refined, understated luxury — clean, bright, and effortlessly composed. It sits alongside Bianco Carrara and Carrara Enigma as one of the more subtle marble designs in the range. Manufactured by AKG Surfaces in the Sempre range with a 25-year warranty. Available in jumbo 3200 × 1600mm slabs with 20mm or 30mm thicknesses. Supplied and installed by In2Stone across Hampshire.

Performance

How This Stone Performs

Hardness

7 out of 5

Stain Resistance

5 out of 5

UV Resistance

5 out of 5

Heat Resistance

3 out of 5

Scratch Resistance

5 out of 5

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Sempre Cortina Quartz slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About Cortina

What does Sempre Cortina look like?
Cortina has a bright white base with moderate to moderately dense veining in soft light grey. The veining forms a random, intricate branching network traversing diagonally, ranging from fine threads to medium thickness. The polished finish is clean with no speckling. It's a gentle, understated marble-effect — bright, composed, and luminous.
How does Cortina compare to Carrara Enigma?
Both are subtle grey-on-white marble designs, but they differ in vein character. Carrara Enigma has slightly more fractured, wispy veining with a crisper quality. Cortina has softer, more intricate branching veining with gentler contrast. Enigma is more defined; Cortina is more delicate. Both are understated and classical in character.
Is Cortina suitable for a bright kitchen?
Perfectly suited. The bright white base and gentle grey veining maximise light reflection and keep kitchens feeling airy and spacious. The polished finish adds to the luminous quality. In north-facing kitchens or galley layouts where light is limited, Cortina's brightness is particularly beneficial.
What design styles complement Cortina?
The clean, refined marble character suits contemporary, Scandinavian, coastal, and transitional kitchens. It pairs naturally with white or pale grey cabinetry for a seamless look, or with natural timber for warmth. Chrome and brushed nickel hardware complement the cool grey veining. It's a timeless choice that avoids trend dependency.
How does the branching vein pattern affect the appearance?
The intricate branching creates a natural, tree-like quality in the veining — finer strands connect to form broader lines, mimicking genuine geological fracture patterns. This organic quality gives Cortina a more natural appearance than designs with uniform, parallel veining. The diagonal movement adds gentle energy across long worktop runs.
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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