-Calacatta Paletino-
Description & Features
A member of the Prestige series of Belenco – a company that has belonged to the LOTTE group since 2019 – Calacatta Paletino is produced in the Manisa Organised Industrial Zone with Bretonstone technology. The background is bright white, crossed by wide, soft grey veins with irregular, slightly jagged outlines that branch here and there or close into a loop; along them, and in fine parallel lines, small gold-ochre touches appear and warm up the overall picture. Behind the marble look lies a compact, non-porous material of quartz and resin: according to Belenco's technical sheets it absorbs just 0.04% water, has a density of 2.3–2.4 g/cm³ and a compressive strength of about 230 MPa dry and 244 MPa wet (ASTM C170). It comes in a polished finish, in 15, 20 and 30 mm thicknesses and in Extra (152 × 310 cm) and Jumbo (165 × 330 cm) slabs, sizes that allow large islands with minimal joints. It is suited to kitchen and bathroom countertops, islands, splashbacks, wall cladding and furniture. Daily cleaning only needs a damp cloth with a mild neutral cleaner (pH 5–8.5); polishing is done only at the factory, so the surface is not re-polished on site.
Why choose Calacatta Paletino
- Grey veins with gold-ochre touches, Calacatta style
- Belenco Prestige series (LOTTE group)
- Jumbo 165 × 330 cm slabs for islands with fewer joints
- Water absorption only 0.04% – no sealing
Technical Specifications
| Material | Engineered quartz composite – quartz grains bound with resin, Bretonstone technology |
| Country of Origin | Turkey |
| Production site | Manisa Organised Industrial Zone (Belenco – Lotte Chemical plant) |
| Color & Pattern | Bright white background with wide, soft grey veins and fine gold-ochre touches along them |
| Hardness (Mohs) | ≈7 (quartz – typical value, not stated by Belenco) |
| Density (g/cm³) | 2.3–2.4 (Belenco data, EN 14617-1 / ASTM C97) |
| Water Absorption (%) | 0.04 (ASTM C97) · class W4, ≤ 0.05 per EN 14617-1 |
| Compressive Strength (MPa) | ≈230 (dry specimen, ASTM C170 – Belenco data) |
| Flexural Strength (MPa) | ≥ 40 (class F4, EN 14617-2) · ≈47 per ASTM C880 |
| Frost Resistance | Freeze–thaw resistant (EN 14617-5, KMf25 = 0.98); Belenco publishes guidelines for mechanically fixed facade cladding, but for sun-exposed exterior use ask for confirmation for the specific colour (UV) |
| Acid Sensitivity | High chemical resistance (class C4, EN 14617-10); avoid strong acids (hydrochloric, nitric), alkalis above pH 8.5 and solvents |
| Recommended Finishes | Polished |
Common Applications
Frequently Asked Questions
Export & project supply
SKARIS MARBLE supplies Calacatta Paletino 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.
