Portofino Classico

COMMENTS:

• Lgm2005 07:19PM, Feb 5 2012 We have gutted our kitche.  The cabinets will be medium alderwood (I think its a walnut finish) but not dark almost looks like a cherry in color.  Looking for a warm granite.  Thinking Santa Selina or a Portifino (?).  I have always leaned towards a darker counter but not sure which to go with.  Kitchen is 14 x 17 with two windows.  Also looking for tile and backsplace.  Can you help?
• Marble.com - Derek 07:01PM, Feb 4 2012 Was the countertop installed by our company?
• Marble.com - Kinga 05:09PM, Feb 3 2012 Some stones may chip easier than others. Because granite is a natural rock, it may be prone to chipping. You can fix it quickly and easily using MrStone.com Chip Repair Kit http://www.mrstone.com/stone-c... . You can also watch a video that explains in great detail how to use the product. Good luck!
• Mpm129 03:16PM, Feb 2 2012 I love the way my portofino classico counter looks, but I keep finding little chips in places. Not only on my edge (where I have 1) but in other places. Why is this happening? I feel it has to be something with this granite. It never happened with my other granite counter tops and we are not at all rough with our counter. 
  Why is this happening so often and how can I fix it?
• Marble.com - Derek 07:13PM, Oct 26 2011 Surely a tumbled marble tile! The Portofino has depth and is quite busy as is. Take a look at 2" x 2" Emperador Light or 2" x 4" Crema Marfil polished mosaic.
  
• Marble.com - Kinga 11:42AM, Oct 25 2011 For a modern or contemporary look, I feel a tan subway tile would complete the look quite well. If you are looking for a traditional or classic feel, a tumbled marble with decorative tiles would be a perfect combination. Let me know what you think!
• Good925 01:30AM, Oct 23 2011 I have Alder cabinets with a Cherry stain looking at putting Portofino classico in my kitchen (also considering oro brazil (think it's too dull), new vent. gold or kashmir gold)... also open for other suggestions of granite colors that will look really nice with the cabinets.  I really love the giallo ornamental but was told it was too brown for the cabinets... But I think we are all sold on the Portofino   ... Also what type tile and backsplash would work with the portofino
• Marble.com - Derek 02:21PM, Oct 21 2011 Cheryl you make an excellent point -- the white subway tile might be too modern, stark, and neutral looking for the rich and deep tones in the Portofino Classico and the warm shade of Maria's cabinet color. My "warm" suggestion for her design would be a 1" x 2" Sienna Gold polished mosaic.
• Marble.com - Derek 02:14PM, Oct 21 2011 If you are considering a classic, white subway tile but want to spice it up a little bit and have the tile looking not so stark, take a look at SomerTile Reflections Subway & Ming glass mixed mosaic. I've attached an image for you to see.
• Marble.com - Kinga 11:33AM, Oct 21 2011 Have you considered using a tumbled travertine backsplash? Another great and popular option is a full backsplash made of the same granite. Let me know what you think!
• Cheryl in MASS 10:05PM, Oct 20 2011 Maria, I have similar kitchen colors. We were thinking subway tile, but it was too contemporary. We went with a paver tile from Dal Tile. It looks like brick. It comes in three colors, reddish, brownish, and I forgot the other color..lol. If I remember correctly, all have hints of white. One of them sounds like it would go with your cabinets.  We were looking for a  warm look.
• Maria 06:35PM, Oct 20 2011 I recently had you put the Portofino Classico in my kitchen and love it! I have hickory cabinets with a very slight white wash to them and I am trying to figure out what to do for a backsplash. Was going to stick with white subway tile, classic look due to white trim on windows, doors, etc. Thinking a light grey wall, to make buttery cabinets pop a bit - Do you have other suggestions for this counter for backsplash? Thank you.
• Marble.com - Derek 08:34PM, Aug 17 2011 Ah okay, that makes sense. To answer your question, Portofino does have flecks of golden bursts in the stone. It's best for you to look at the slabs in-person, then you really get a feel for what the stone looks like. Pictures really give these beautiful pieces of nature no justice. Portofino would pick up and compliment your black sink beautifully, go for it!
• Cheryl in MASS 07:44PM, Aug 17 2011 Thanks for the prompt reply!   I do like the black undertones in the Portofino. I have on order a black granite apron sink w/a copper front.  What I was curious about is if the Portofino has any flecks of gold/copper in it. I looked at Black Galaxy and Cosmos, but they are too black.
• Marble.com - Derek 06:08PM, Aug 17 2011 Take a look at New Venetian Gold and Giallo Napoleone. The Portofino has a lot of black undertones.
• Cheryl in MASS 01:34PM, Aug 17 2011 The sample I picked up has flecks of gold. It is does not have any yellow/honey/or burgundy in it to be "St. Cecilia "
  Does this Portofino have gold flecks in it? If not, what similar granite would have it? Thanks!
• Donna 02:17PM, Apr 11 2011 Hello again. I do not have any proper measurements yet. I do not want to rip off the existing countertops without an approximate price. I just want to make sure I can afford same. Ballpark, please?
  • All Granite and Marble 08:47AM, Apr 12 2011 Donna: Our pricing is not set per square foot and is individual for each project. We do not have a "ballpark" price. You can contact our sales office and they can give you an idea on where the price starts, but we need some simple measurements of what you will require for an actual estimate. Give our sales office a call. Hope this helps.
• Donna 11:16AM, Apr 11 2011 Thank you for your reply. Please let me know the price per sqare foot. Thanks again.
  • All Granite and Marble 11:48AM, Apr 11 2011 Donna: For an estimate on this stone, please send over the measurements you require to our sales office. We do not have set per square foot pricing.
• Donna 11:55AM, Apr 10 2011 Counrty of origin???? I have oak cabinets, light beige appliances and a white tile floor. Want the cabinets to blend and the granite to pop. Is Portfinio Classico #978 a good choice. Any other suggestions?
  • All Granite and Marble 09:46AM, Apr 11 2011 Donna: Portofino Classico is from Brazil. It's a stunning choice for your set-up. Another option could be Amarello Boreal.
• Phil 09:47AM, Mar 27 2011 Redoing kitchen, maple cabinets with cognac finish, white appliances. Hard time deciding, Portofino Classico, Imperial Coffee or Copper Gold. Any visible paint is planned to be Warm Caramel. Floor still undecided. Any ideas? assistance?
  • All Granite and Marble 09:38AM, Mar 29 2011 Phil: I'm leaning towards the Portofino Classico pictured on this page. It's not too dark and not too light, a warm balance. The Imperial Coffee may be too dark for white appliances.
• Jonathan 09:20AM, Jan 8 2011 We are having Portofino installed next week and are trying to decide on a floor tile. We are thinking of a saltillo porcelain tile . Our cabinets are honey and our kitchen walls are painted burnt sienna with a colorwashed gold accent wall . dou you think this type tile will work or have any other suggestions?
  • All Granite and Marble 09:26AM, Jan 10 2011 Jonathan: The saltillo tile will compliment the Portofino granite and your wall color beautifully, go for it!
• julie 08:48PM, Aug 12 2010 My new kitchen cabinets will be maple with a chocolate glaze. My island will be maple in espresso. Our wall color is Kansas City Wheat (a light golden color) and our floors are natural oak. Wood work is white. We are trying to decide between the Tropical Brown or Portofino Classico. Which would you recommend?
  • All Granite and Marble 10:00AM, Aug 13 2010 Julie : Julie : I'm leaning towards the Portofino Classico, it has a richer pattern and combines light with dark flecks to offset the cabinet wood.
• evelyn king 01:54PM, Aug 4 2010 My kitchec cabnets are maple, appliance black, kitchen floor white ceramic tile. Do you think the portofino classico will be a good choice for the counter top?
  • All Granite and Marble 10:53AM, Aug 5 2010 Evelyn King: Absolutely! It's darker enough to provide some contrast and the color tones compliment your design nicely.