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Inalco MDi Azalai Negro Sintered Stone

Inalco MDi · Sintered Stone

Azalai Negro

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1,500+ Projects Completed
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Full Service — Installation

Our sintered stone 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 sintered stone to your supplied template, or supply the stone directly as-is — anywhere in the UK . Learn more .

The Stone

See the natural beauty of Azalai Negro up close — the surface texture, colour depth, and veining that make this sintered stone unique.

Colour:

Black

The most dramatic sintered stone in the collection — Azalai Negro pairs jet black with bold white and gold veining for truly spectacular effect.

Azalai Negro is a surface that changes the room it enters. Its jet-black ground — deep and utterly absorbing — is crossed by a dramatic multi-directional network of bold white and warm golden veins that create one of the most visually spectacular surfaces in the entire Inalco MDi range. Primary veins sweep across the slab at striking angles; finer veins branch and intersect in a complex web of white and gold, echoing the finest examples of Nero Marquina marble while adding warm gold inflections that elevate it beyond simple imitation into its own design territory. Think of a kitchen island in Azalai Negro: a monolithic slab of absolute darkness crossed by dramatic mineral drama, set against the clean lines of contemporary cabinetry in pale oak or gloss white. Or a free-standing bathroom vanity where the stone becomes a centrepiece as beautiful and considered as any artwork on the wall. Azalai Negro is not a surface for those who want to blend in — it is a confident, theatrical material choice for clients who understand exactly what they want. For all its visual drama, Azalai Negro is completely practical: no sealing, no staining, heat-resistant, scratch-resistant, and manufactured to Inalco's highest quality standard in Spain using H2O Full Digital technology. Available in 12mm through In2stone, Portsmouth.

Performance

How This Stone Performs

Hardness

5 out of 5

Stain Resistance

5 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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Inalco MDi Azalai Negro Sintered Stone slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About Azalai Negro

What does Azalai Negro look like?
Azalai Negro is a visually arresting jet-black sintered stone with dramatic, complex white and warm gold veining across the entire surface. Bold primary white veins sweep across the slab at striking angles, accompanied by numerous finer lines and warm golden streaks that add colour complexity and depth. The veining pattern is multi-directional and intensely theatrical — clearly a Nero Marquina-inspired design with the added drama of gold mineral tones. The natural matte finish grounds the drama and prevents it from tipping into excess.
What thickness is Azalai Negro available in?
Azalai Negro is available in 12mm through In2stone, making it a fully capable kitchen worktop, bathroom vanity surface, and feature wall material. At 3200 × 1600mm per slab, it offers generous coverage for large kitchen islands where the dramatic veining pattern can be fully appreciated at scale.
What kitchen styles does Azalai Negro suit?
Azalai Negro is at its most powerful in maximalist and design-forward kitchens where the worktop is intended to be the centrepiece. It creates exceptional contrast against crisp white cabinetry (a classic monochrome approach), and luxurious drama alongside pale oak or champagne-toned units. It also works beautifully as a feature application — a kitchen island in Azalai Negro paired with surrounding worktops in a more Restrained white surface creates a powerful two-zone design hierarchy.
Is Azalai Negro inspired by Nero Marquina marble?
Azalai Negro is clearly inspired by Nero Marquina, one of Italy's most prestigious black marbles, known for its deep black ground and distinctive white veining. Inalco's version adds warm gold veining alongside the white, creating a more complex and arguably more luxurious design than a straight Nero Marquina reproduction. The sintered stone format eliminates the porosity and fragility of genuine marble, meaning Azalai Negro can be used in applications — outdoor kitchens, kitchen worktops around hobs — where natural black marble would require excessive care.
Will Azalai Negro show fingerprints?
Like most dark, polished-looking surfaces, Azalai Negro's natural matte finish means fingerprints are less visible than on a high-gloss polished surface. The complex veining pattern further helps to mask marks between cleaning. For everyday kitchen use, the surface should be wiped down with a damp cloth regularly. The natural finish is significantly more forgiving than a polished equivalent in this regard.
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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

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