-Calacatta Veneto-
Description & Features
Referencing the classic white marbles with grey veining, Calacatta Veneto organises its pattern into long, gently curving veins that move diagonally along the whole length of the slab. Each vein is a soft grey band of medium width, outlined by fine, darker grey details, with wide fields of bright white left between them. It is part of Belenco's Prestige series; the producer, part of the Korean LOTTE group since 2019, works in Manisa with the Italian Bretonstone technology. As a quartz surface with a resin binder it is non-porous and stain resistant; Belenco states water absorption of 0.04%, compressive strength of about 230 MPa (dry specimen) and a thermal expansion coefficient of 19.7 × 10⁻⁶/°C. With a polished surface and 15, 20 or 30 mm thicknesses, Calacatta Veneto comes in Jumbo (165 × 330 cm) or Extra (152 × 310 cm) slabs, and for symmetrical layouts there is also a bookmatch version, with slabs that mirror one another. The rhythm of the veins comes into its own on large kitchen countertops, islands, wall cladding and bathroom vanity tops. In everyday use a damp cloth with a little neutral liquid soap is enough, while hot cookware always needs a trivet.
Why choose Calacatta Veneto
- Long diagonal grey veins with a classic marble feel
- Prestige series, also available as bookmatch mirror slabs
- Jumbo 165 × 330 cm slabs, 15, 20 and 30 mm thick
- Water absorption 0.04% (ASTM C97) – 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 long, gently curving mid-width grey veins outlined in darker grey |
| 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 Veneto 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.
