-Arte Black-
Description & Features
Coante produces quartz in Muğla, south-west Turkey, on Breton-technology lines, and places Arte Black in the Allure series of its Essence line. It is an almost pure, deep black on which fine white to light grey veins move in long, gently wavy diagonals, while a few light specks subtly break the uniformity. The look recalls black marble with white veining, with the difference that the appearance stays more consistent from slab to slab. As an engineered quartz composite it is solid and non-porous: Coante states water absorption below 0.07%, Mohs hardness 7, flexural strength above 35 MPa and chemical resistance class C4. It is produced in 330 × 164 cm and 310 × 152 cm slabs, in 15, 20 and 30 mm thicknesses, with a polished surface or a textured leather finish that gives a more matt, silky look. It suits kitchen countertops and islands, bathroom vanity tops, wall cladding and tables, from minimalist to industrial settings. Care needs only a damp or microfibre cloth; always cut on a cutting board, place hot cookware on a trivet and do not use polishing or protective products.
Why choose Arte Black
- Deep black with fine white veins – a black-marble look
- Polished or matt textured leather finish
- Non-porous, water absorption < 0.07%
- Coante Essence, Allure series
Technical Specifications
| Material | Engineered quartz composite – quartz particles bound with polyester resin and pigments, Breton technology |
| Country of Origin | Turkey |
| Production site | Muğla, south-west Turkey – Coante plant |
| Color & Pattern | Deep black background with fine white to light grey veins in long, gently wavy diagonals and sparse light specks |
| Hardness (Mohs) | 7 (Coante data) |
| 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 | Freeze–thaw resistant (EN 14617-5, KMf25 = 0.98); the applications Coante lists are for interior spaces and no UV resistance is stated, so it is not recommended for exterior surfaces in permanent sunlight |
| Acid Sensitivity | High chemical resistance (class C4, EN 14617-10); according to Coante it resists stains and natural acids, but hydrochloric acid, thinners, paint removers, drain openers and oven cleaners must be avoided |
| Recommended Finishes | Polished, Leather (textured surface with a silky feel) |
Common Applications
Frequently Asked Questions
Export & project supply
SKARIS MARBLE supplies Arte Black 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.
