-Alia-
Description & Features
Alia is part of the range from Coante, the Turkish quartz-surface producer founded in 2018 in Muğla by the Ermaş group, which has worked in marble and travertine since 1985. The background is off-white with a fine, almost sandy grain, densely scattered with small flecks and short, irregular fragments in grey, beige-brown and, more rarely, dark grey; the result is a lively yet calm surface without pronounced veins. According to Coante, its slabs are made with Breton technology from quartz particles, polyester resin and pigments that are vibro-compressed, so the material is compact and non-porous, with water absorption below 0.07% (class W4), Mohs hardness 7 and flexural strength above 35 MPa. The company produces Jumbo (330 × 164 cm) and Medium (310 × 152 cm) slabs in 15, 20 and 30 mm thicknesses; for Alia, availability, sizes and finishes are confirmed at the quotation stage. It is suited to kitchen and bathroom countertops, islands, splashbacks and interior wall cladding. It cleans with a damp or microfibre cloth; a trivet should always go under hot cookware, and abrasives and harsh chemicals are best avoided.
Why choose Alia
- White with a fine speckled pattern in grey and beige-brown
- Coante – quartz made on Breton lines
- Water absorption < 0.07% – no sealing
- Mohs hardness 7 (Coante data)
Technical Specifications
| Material | Engineered quartz composite – quartz particles with polyester resin and pigments, vibro-compressed (Breton technology) |
| Country of Origin | Turkey |
| Production site | Muğla, south-west Turkey – Coante plant |
| Color & Pattern | Off-white, fine-grained background with dense small flecks and short fragments in grey, beige-brown and dark grey |
| Hardness (Mohs) | 7 (Coante technical specifications) |
| Density (g/cm³) | 2–2.5 (Coante data, EN 14617-1) |
| Water Absorption (%) | < 0.07 · class W4 (EN 14617-1, Coante data) |
| Flexural Strength (MPa) | > 35 (class F4, EN 14617-2 – Coante data) |
| Frost Resistance | Resistant to freeze–thaw cycles (EN 14617-5, KMf25 = 0.98); the applications Coante suggests are for interior spaces and, as a resin-bound material, it is not recommended for permanent outdoor sun exposure (UV radiation can alter the colour) |
| Acid Sensitivity | High chemical resistance (class C4, EN 14617-10); avoid hydrochloric acid, thinners, paint removers, drain openers and oven cleaners |
| Recommended Finishes | Polished, Leather (textured) – subject to confirmation for this colour |
Common Applications
Frequently Asked Questions
Export & project supply
SKARIS MARBLE supplies Alia to stone importers, fabricators, architects and hotel projects outside Greece. From our facility in Thessaloniki we handle the whole order in-house:
- Slab selection and matching – we grade and match the slabs for colour and veining, so a large order stays uniform across the whole project.
- Cut-to-size and finishing – pieces cut, edged and finished to your drawings, numbered per room or elevation and ready to install.
- Mixed shipments – Greek marbles, granites, porous limestone (porolithos) and quartz surfaces can be combined in one order.
- Export packing – crated and labelled for sea or road freight, ex-works Thessaloniki; delivered terms quoted on request.
Send us your drawings or quantities and we will come back with a quotation and availability.
