Quartzite
Kalahari
Full Service — Installation
Our quartzite 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 quartzite to your supplied template, or supply the stone directly as-is — anywhere in the UK . Learn more .
The Stone
See the natural beauty of Kalahari up close — the surface texture, colour depth, and veining that make this quartzite unique.
Kalahari quartzite features a soft cream-beige base with warm taupe and gentle grey veins, evoking windswept desert dunes.
Kalahari quartzite brings a warmly refined elegance to any space. This exquisite natural stone presents a soft, pale cream-beige base, gracefully traversed by delicate, flowing veins of warm taupe-brown and gentle grey. Across its polished surface, these subtle movements create a sweeping, windswept effect, reminiscent of the serene contours of desert dunes. The stone's understated sandy palette and elegant linear patterns infuse kitchens and bathrooms with a quiet, natural beauty and sophisticated calm.
Quarried from the heart of Brazil, Kalahari is a testament to nature's incredible power, forged over millions of years deep within the Earth's crust. As a true quartzite, it began as quartz-rich sandstone, transformed by intense heat and immense pressure into an interlocking mosaic of quartz crystals. This metamorphic process results in a stone of exceptional hardness and durability, far surpassing marble and even many granites, creating a naturally resilient surface that stands the test of time.
Choosing Kalahari quartzite means investing in enduring beauty and practicality. Its impressive Mohs hardness of 7 ensures outstanding resistance to scratches, heat, and etching from common kitchen acids, making it an ideal choice for busy kitchen worktops, serene bathroom vanities, or dramatic feature walls. While remarkably hard-wearing, we recommend regular sealing to enhance its natural stain resistance, ensuring its sophisticated cream-beige tones remain pristine. At In2Stone, our passion for craftsmanship shines through in every hand-templated cut and expertly installed join, bringing the timeless elegance of Kalahari into your home with honest pricing and dedicated care.
Available Finishes
Ideal For
Performance
How This Stone Performs
Hardness
5 out of 5
Stain Resistance
3 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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"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
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