Slate
Italian Black Slate Honed
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 .
Classic Italian slate refined to a smooth semi-matte elegance — timeless dark charcoal with the quiet authority of centuries of craftsmanship.
Italian Black Slate Honed represents the refined side of one of the world's most venerable natural stones. Quarried in Liguria and ground to a smooth semi-matte surface, this classic slate presents a solid dark charcoal-grey plane with very subtle tonal variation and faint lighter patches where the natural foliation becomes visible. The honed finish creates a refined, understated character that works equally well in heritage properties and sleek contemporary kitchens — it is a stone that transcends design trends. Gentle surface undulations hint at the stone's natural cleavage planes, a reminder that beneath the civilised honed surface lies a material shaped by geological forces over millions of years. The practical advantages are substantial: Italian black slate offers excellent heat resistance, naturally low porosity, and a smooth surface that is easy to clean and maintain. In2stone's craftsmen appreciate the honed finish for the precision it allows — clean edges, tight joints, and a perfectly flat surface that meets the exacting standards of professional kitchen design.
Available Finishes
Ideal For
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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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Frequently Asked
Questions About Italian Black Slate Honed
What is the difference between honed and riven Italian Black Slate?
Is honed slate more prone to scratching than riven?
Can Italian Black Slate Honed be used for a splashback?
How does the charcoal colour affect kitchen lighting?
What is the maintenance routine for honed Italian Black Slate?
"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."
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