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Zebrino Quartzite

Quartzite

Zebrino

25+ Years Experience
1,500+ Projects Completed
4.9 from 100+ Reviews
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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 Zebrino up close — the surface texture, colour depth, and veining that make this quartzite unique.

Sweeping bands of deep black, bright white, and warm cream — wild nature's boldest expression in flowing quartzite.

Zebrino Quartzite takes the concept of natural contrast to its most expressive extreme. Bold, sweeping bands of deep black, bright white, and warm cream-grey flow across the polished surface with powerful, organic shapes that evoke the raw, untamed character of the natural world. The formations are larger and more flowing than Zebra quartzite's tighter stripe pattern, creating a quality that feels wild and geological rather than graphic — a stone that speaks to nature's elemental power. Quarried in Brazil and related to the Copacabana quartzite family, Zebrino carries a name traditionally associated with marble varieties. This quartzite interpretation delivers the same bold black-white aesthetic but with dramatically superior hardness and practical performance. Mohs 7 means it resists scratching, handles heat from hot pans, and shrugs off acidic kitchen spills that would etch marble irreversibly. The flowing organic shapes of its bands give each slab a unique, wild-nature-inspired character. In2stone recommends Zebrino for clients who want the drama of strong contrast expressed through flowing, organic forms rather than tight geometric patterns. It works spectacularly in modern, architectural kitchens with clean lines that contrast with the stone's wild, organic character. Dark charcoal or warm timber cabinetry provides a complementary frame, while the bold black-and-white palette ensures it coordinates with virtually any neutral colour scheme. Our craftsmen position each slab to maximise the flowing, sweeping movement of the bands across the full worktop installation.

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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Zebrino Quartzite slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About Zebrino

How does Zebrino quartzite differ from Zebra quartzite?
While both feature dramatic black-and-white contrast, Zebrino's formations are generally larger, more flowing, and more organic in character than Zebra's tighter stripe-like pattern. Zebrino's bands sweep and flow with wild, geological energy, while Zebra tends toward more linear, graphic movement. Zebrino also incorporates warmer cream-grey tones alongside the stark black and white, giving it a slightly warmer, more layered palette. Both deliver identical quartzite performance.
What kitchen designs suit Zebrino quartzite?
Zebrino's bold contrast and flowing organic forms work best in modern, architectural kitchens where clean cabinet lines contrast with the stone's wild character. Dark charcoal cabinetry creates an immersive, moody atmosphere. Crisp white units let the black bands and flowing forms become the dramatic focal point. Warm timber accents in walnut or oak add essential natural warmth. The stone's neutral black-white-cream palette ensures it coordinates with virtually any colour scheme.
Is Zebrino quartzite the same as Zebrino marble?
No. The Zebrino name is traditionally associated with Italian marble varieties, but this quartzite version is a completely different geological stone quarried in Brazil. The quartzite variant delivers dramatically superior performance: Mohs 7 hardness (vs marble's 3-5), no etching from acidic foods, lower porosity, and greater scratch resistance. It shares the bold black-white aesthetic of its marble namesake but with none of marble's practical limitations.
Where is Zebrino quartzite from?
Zebrino quartzite is quarried in Brazil and is related to the Copacabana quartzite family. The bold black bands come from graphite and dark mica minerals, the bright white areas from near-pure quartz crystals, and the warm cream-grey tones from feldspar inclusions. These contrasting mineral layers were folded and twisted together during metamorphism, creating the sweeping, wild-nature-inspired movement that characterises every slab.
How does Zebrino quartzite handle daily kitchen use?
Zebrino quartzite handles daily kitchen use with complete confidence. Its Mohs 7 hardness resists scratching from knives and utensils. Natural heat resistance tolerates hot pans. True quartzite does not etch from acidic foods. The mix of dark and light areas is naturally forgiving — showing fewer obvious marks than uniformly dark or uniformly light surfaces. Seal annually and clean with pH-neutral soap for effortless long-term beauty.
★★★★★
"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