ColourAny enamel colour
Stone · Italy
Enamelled Lava Stone
Volcanic stone, traditionally from Mount Etna in Sicily, glazed with ceramic enamel and fired, giving a coloured, glossy or matt surface.
- Material
- Volcanic Stone
- Origin
- Italy
- Cost
- €€€€
- Maintenance
- Low
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Overview
- Colour
- Any enamel colour
- Natural variation
- Medium
- Pattern
- Crackle or plain glaze, hand finished
- Typical format
- Slabs, tiles and tabletops
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Physical characteristics
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Finishes and applications
Finish options
Glossy enamelMatt enamelCrackle glazeHand-painted
Common applications
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Advantages and limitations
Advantages
Heat resistant enough for hot pans on kitchen worktops
Frost and UV resistant for outdoor tables
Wide colour choice
Limitations
Heavy and expensive
Slab sizes are limited by the kiln
Chips at the edges are hard to repair invisibly
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Care and installation
Maintenance and care
Clean with water and a mild detergent.
No sealing needed; avoid abrasive pads on glossy enamel.
Installation considerations
- 1Confirm maximum slab size and joint positions early.
- 2Check the base can carry the weight.
- 3Ask for rounded edges to reduce chipping.
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Sustainability
Made from abundant volcanic stone and very long lasting, though firing uses energy.
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Best pairings
Wood · Varied OriginsEnamelled Lava Stone + Teak 
Ceramic and porcelain · MoroccoEnamelled Lava Stone + Zellige Tile 
Natural fibre · Varied OriginsEnamelled Lava Stone + Rattan 
Metal · Varied OriginsEnamelled Lava Stone + Satin Stainless Steel Use with cautionLarge single-piece islandsHeavy impacts on edges
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