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Black Slate Mustang Slate

Slate

Black Slate Mustang

25+ Years Experience
1,500+ Projects Completed
4.9 from 100+ Reviews
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Full Service — Installation

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

The Stone

See the natural beauty of Black Slate Mustang up close — the surface texture, colour depth, and veining that make this slate unique.

Style:

Plain Natural Polished

Pure architectural minimalism in anthracite-black — a velvety-smooth Brazilian slate of monolithic elegance and understated power.

Black Slate Mustang is minimalism made mineral: an exceptionally uniform, deep anthracite-black surface with an incredibly fine-grained, velvety texture and virtually no visible veining or pattern variation. Where other natural stones celebrate their geological complexity, this Brazilian slate embraces the power of absolute restraint — presenting a sleek, monolithic appearance that conveys modern architectural purity. The natural cleft surface exhibits a subtle, barely perceptible directional grain and matte finish that catches light with understated sophistication. Quarried in Brazil's Minas Gerais region and calibrated to precise, consistent thickness, Black Mustang combines the authenticity of natural stone with the clean uniformity that contemporary design demands. Its water absorption is remarkably low (0.109-0.4%), making it highly resistant to staining and virtually waterproof. In2stone's fabricators value this stone for the precision it enables — calibrated slabs allow tight, clean joints and the kind of seamless installations that make a minimalist kitchen feel genuinely resolved.

Performance

How This Stone Performs

Hardness

3 out of 5

Stain Resistance

4 out of 5

UV Resistance

4 out of 5

Heat Resistance

4 out of 5

Scratch Resistance

3 out of 5

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Black Slate Mustang Slate slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About Black Slate Mustang

Why is Black Mustang slate so uniform in colour?
Black Mustang slate from Brazil's Minas Gerais region forms from very fine-grained mudstone under consistent geological conditions, resulting in an exceptionally homogeneous mineral composition. This produces the deep, even anthracite-black colour with minimal variation between slabs — a quality that makes it particularly suited to modern, minimalist designs where consistency is valued.
What does calibrated mean for a slate worktop?
Calibrated means the slab has been precision-ground on the underside to ensure a perfectly consistent thickness across its entire surface. This is essential for worktop applications because it ensures a perfectly level installation, precise edge alignment at joints, and compatibility with standard fitting procedures. All Black Mustang slabs supplied by In2stone are calibrated.
How does Black Mustang compare to granite for kitchen use?
Black Mustang holds its own impressively: its heat resistance is excellent (arguably superior to granite for hot-pan placement), its stain resistance with sealing is very good, and its water absorption is remarkably low. Where granite has the edge is in scratch and impact resistance due to its higher hardness. For most kitchen use, Black Mustang performs beautifully — and at a more accessible price point than premium black granites.
Does the matte finish show fingerprints?
The natural cleft matte finish is actually very forgiving in daily use. Unlike polished dark surfaces that show every fingerprint and water spot, the fine-grained, matte texture of Black Mustang disperses light and hides minor marks naturally. A quick wipe with a damp microfibre cloth keeps it looking pristine.
Is Black Mustang slate suitable for a utility room worktop?
Absolutely. Its exceptional durability, heat resistance, stain resistance, and low maintenance requirements make it ideal for utility rooms where surfaces face heavy, practical use. The deep anthracite colour is forgiving with everyday marks, and the calibrated surface provides a perfectly flat, functional workspace.
★★★★★
"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