-Forza Fume-
Description & Features
Forza Fume is the solid-colour member of Belenco's Loft series, which the LOTTE group's Turkish producer intends for combinations with wood, metal and bold palettes. The photo of a full slab shows a uniform, smoky dark grey – a warm charcoal reminiscent of fumé glass – with an extremely fine grain and very few bright specks, while the gloss is so strong that the surface mirrors the room's lights. The material, a Bretonstone quartz from Manisa, is non-porous with water absorption of 0.04% and, according to Belenco, has flexural strength ≥ 40 MPa (about 47 MPa per ASTM C880), abrasion class A4 and chemical resistance class C4. The two slab sizes (Extra 152 × 310 cm and Jumbo 165 × 330 cm) and the 15, 20 and 30 mm thicknesses allow anything from slim countertops to more substantial islands. Especially next to stainless steel, black metal or light wood, it makes a strong statement on kitchen countertops, islands and bathrooms, as well as on cladding, stairs, floors and furniture. Daily care is done with a damp cotton cloth and a little neutral soap; the factory polish is not redone on site, while hot cookware needs a trivet, and strong chemicals are avoided.
Why choose Forza Fume
- Solid smoky grey with a high-gloss finish
- Loft series – for pairings with wood and metal
- Flexural strength ≈47 MPa (ASTM C880)
- Water absorption 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 | Solid, smoky dark charcoal grey (fumé) with an extremely fine grain, no veins |
| 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, request 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 Forza Fume 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.
