# Quartz and Stone for Kitchen Islands > Quartz, granite and marble for kitchen islands and waterfall ends: slab sizes, thickness and which surfaces take daily use. Order samples or a quote. URL: https://datumsurfaces.com/applications/kitchen-islands/ Application · 56 surfaces # Stone and quartz for kitchen islands An island is usually the largest single surface in a kitchen, seen from every side. Jumbo quartz slabs of up to 3500 × 2000 mm cover most island tops without a joint. Long-vein designs can continue the pattern down a waterfall end. Granite is the hard-wearing natural option; marble suits owners who accept etching. [Download the catalogue](https://datumsurfaces.com/catalogue/)[Request a quote](https://datumsurfaces.com/contact/) ## Which materials work | Material | Suited | Note | | --- | --- | --- | | Quartz | Yes | Stain resistant, no sealing. Slabs to 3500 × 2000 mm. | | Granite | Yes | Hard and heat tolerant. Seal once installed. | | Natural marble | With care | Etches with acids. Honed hides etching better. | | Terrazzo | Sealed | Needs a penetrating sealer. Better on floors. | | Engineered marble | No | Not a worktop material. | ## Specifying notes - Thickness: 20 mm with a mitred edge for a thicker look, or 30 mm for long spans and overhangs. - Waterfall ends: tell us the island size and we plan the cut so the veins run from top to end. - Overhangs for seating need support. Your fabricator sets the limit for the chosen thickness. ## Surfaces for kitchen islands [Calacatta Oro](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/calacatta-oro/) DQ-101 Gold-veined Calacatta quartz [Statuario Grande](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/statuario-grande/) DQ-104 Bold Statuario-look quartz [Calacatta Trama](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/calacatta-trama/) DQ-106 Fine-veined white quartz [Calacatta Oro Fino](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/calacatta-oro-fino/) DQ-112 Fine gold and grey veining [Nero Venato](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/nero-venato/) DQ-118 Black quartz, bold white veins [Nero Classico](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/nero-classico/) DQ-119 Black quartz, fine white veins [Nero Fantasia](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/nero-fantasia/) DQ-206 Black quartz, dramatic white veins [Taj Dune](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/taj-dune/) DQ-207 Taj Mahal-look quartz [Sabbia](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/sabbia/) DQ-303 Pale sand quartz, linear drift [Blu Venato](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/blu-venato/) DQ-305 Blue-grey quartz, deep blue veins [Basalto](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/basalto/) DQ-309 Charcoal quartz, linear texture [Carrara Morbido](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/carrara-morbido/) DQ-312 Soft Carrara-look quartz [Cristallo Oro](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/cristallo-oro/) DQ-313 Quartzite look, gold-brown veins [Grigio Chiaro](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/grigio-chiaro/) DQ-314 Light grey quartz, subtle veins [Carrara Fino](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/carrara-fino/) DQ-315 Fine-veined Carrara-look quartz [Carrara Rete](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/carrara-rete/) DQ-316 Web-veined white quartz [Bianco Puro](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/bianco-puro/) DQ-317 Near-solid white quartz [Calacatta Oro Macchia](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/calacatta-oro-macchia/) DQ-131 White quartz with amber-gold band [Calacatta Vento](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/calacatta-vento/) DQ-132 Wispy grey-veined white quartz [Calacatta Vagli](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/calacatta-vagli/) DQ-133 Two-tone veined white quartz [Statuario Nuvolato](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/statuario-nuvolato/) DQ-134 Frosted white quartz, misty veins [Calacatta Linea](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/calacatta-linea/) DQ-135 Grey chain-veined Calacatta quartz [Calacatta Grigia](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/calacatta-grigia/) DQ-136 Smoky grey-banded white quartz [Nero Sottile](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/nero-sottile/) DQ-140 Black quartz, crisp white veins [Nero Calacatta](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/nero-calacatta/) DQ-141 Black Calacatta-style quartz [Notte Oro](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/notte-oro/) DQ-142 Navy quartz with gold veins [Arabescato Blu](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/arabescato-blu/) DQ-211 White quartz, ink-blue veins [Nuvola](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/nuvola/) DQ-213 Folded grey-veined white quartz [Oliva](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/oliva/) DQ-214 Grey quartz, caramel streaked grain [Luce d’Oro](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/luce-doro/) DQ-321 White quartz, gold lace veining [Blu Oro](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/blu-oro/) DQ-323 Pale grey quartz, blue-gold veins [Blu Polvere](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/blu-polvere/) DQ-325 Dusty blue quartz, blush veins [Fumo](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/fumo/) DQ-327 Smoke-grey quartz, black veins [Cenere](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/cenere/) DQ-328 Ash-grey cloudy quartz [Cemento](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/cemento/) DQ-329 Concrete-look grey quartz [Bianco Neve](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/bianco-neve/) DQ-401 Fine-grain plain white quartz [Bianco Grano](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/bianco-grano/) DQ-402 White quartz, grey flecks [Blu Acciaio](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/blu-acciaio/) DQ-407 Solid steel-blue quartz [Ferro](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/ferro/) DQ-409 Charcoal quartz, angular chips [Grafite](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/grafite/) DQ-410 Graphite grey speckled quartz [Cacao](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/cacao/) DQ-411 Cocoa brown quartz, dark chips [G439](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/g439/) Granite White granite, large dark crystals [Pearl White](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/pearl-white/) Granite Pale white speckled granite [Kashmir White](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/kashmir-white/) Granite White granite with garnet spots [River White](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/river-white/) Granite White granite with grey waves [Steel Grey](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/steel-grey/) Granite Dark steel grey granite [Shanxi Black](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/shanxi-black/) Granite Solid jet black granite [Black Galaxy](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/black-galaxy/) Granite Black granite with bronze flecks [Blue Pearl](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/blue-pearl/) Granite Iridescent blue-grey granite [Giallo Ornamental](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/giallo-ornamental/) Granite Gold granite with brown streaks [Santa Cecilia](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/santa-cecilia/) Granite Cream and gold granite [Giallo Veneziano](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/giallo-veneziano/) Granite Golden orange speckled granite [Tan Brown](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/tan-brown/) Granite Dark brown granite, rust crystals [Imperial Brown](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/imperial-brown/) Granite Dark brown granite, light veining [Verde Ubatuba](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/verde-ubatuba/) Granite Dark green granite, gold flecks [Labrador Antique](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/labrador-antique/) Granite Brown granite with blue flecks ## Read before you specify Guide · 7 min read ### [Quartz or marble for a kitchen island?](https://datumsurfaces.com/guides/quartz-vs-marble-kitchen-island/) Quartz suits most kitchen islands: it resists stains, food acids do not etch it and it needs no sealing. Choose marble if you accept etching. Guide · 7 min read ### [Slab thickness: 12, 20 or 30 mm?](https://datumsurfaces.com/guides/slab-thickness-12-20-30-mm/) Use 20 mm for most worktops and walls, 30 mm for islands and spans, and 12 mm only on a solid backing. Weights, edges, overhangs and transport. Contact: contact@datumsurfaces.com (email only). Catalogue: https://datumsurfaces.com/catalogue/