-Carola-
Description & Features
Carola also belongs to Belenco's Pure series, which the manufacturer associates with clean, understated elegance. Belenco, a brand of Lotte Chemical Turkey, uses the Bretonstone technology of the Italian company Breton at its plant in the Manisa Organised Industrial Zone. Carola has a white, slightly greyish background where small, fine grey veins and specks are spread evenly over the whole slab; in places the pattern becomes slightly denser, but without forming bold veins, so the overall effect stays calm and balanced. As a quartz-and-resin material it is non-porous: according to Belenco, water absorption is 0.04%, flexural strength ≥ 40 MPa (class F4), compressive strength about 230 MPa, and freeze–thaw resistance has been tested to EN 14617-5. According to the manufacturer's colour list it is available polished, in 15, 20 and 30 mm thicknesses and in Extra (152 × 310 cm) and Jumbo (165 × 330 cm) slabs. From the kitchen countertop and island to the bathroom vanity, splashbacks, stairs and interior floors, Carola covers the usual uses of a white quartz surface. Daily wiping with a damp cotton cloth and a little neutral liquid soap is enough; sealers and waxes are not needed, and hot cookware should always be placed on a trivet.
Why choose Carola
- Evenly spread small grey veins on white
- Belenco Pure series – Bretonstone technology
- 15, 20 and 30 mm thick, slabs up to 165 × 330 cm
- Non-porous – no sealers or waxes
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 | White, slightly greyish background with short, fine grey veins and specks spread evenly |
| 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 Carola 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.
