-Hielo-
Description & Features
Purity and freshness are the two qualities Coante highlights in Hielo, a design from the Antique series of the Essence line, produced at the company's plant in Muğla, Turkey. The surface has an off-white background with a very fine, almost sugary grain, on which short, irregular light-grey veins appear, taking on a slight greenish tint in places and gathering into small clouds rather than forming long lines; the overall effect subtly recalls white marble with gentle movement. Quartz particles, polyester resin and pigments are vibro-compressed on Breton lines into a non-porous slab that needs no sealing; according to Coante's data, water absorption is below 0.07%, hardness is 7 on the Mohs scale and the freeze–thaw resistance coefficient is KMf25 = 0.98. The manufacturer describes it with a glossy white background, but besides the polished version it is also available in a leather finish, in Jumbo (330 × 164 cm) or Medium (310 × 152 cm) slabs and in 15, 20 and 30 mm thicknesses. It is suited to kitchen countertops, islands, bathroom countertops and cladding, splashbacks and interior floors. Cleaning is done with a damp cloth and, for difficult stains, a pH-neutral cleaner; hot cookware always goes on a trivet.
Why choose Hielo
- Off-white with soft, cloud-like grey veins
- Antique series of Coante's Essence line
- Mohs hardness 7, chemical resistance class C4
- Coante warranty of up to 15 years on manufacturing defects
Technical Specifications
| Material | Engineered quartz composite – quartz particles with polyester resin and pigments, vibro-compressed (Breton technology) |
| Country of Origin | Turkey |
| Production site | Muğla, south-west Turkey – Coante plant |
| Color & Pattern | Fine-grained off-white background with short, cloudy light-grey veins with a slight greenish tint |
| Hardness (Mohs) | 7 (Coante technical specifications) |
| 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 | Resistant to freeze–thaw cycles (EN 14617-5, KMf25 = 0.98); the applications Coante suggests are for interior spaces and, as a resin-bound material, it is not recommended for permanent outdoor sun exposure (UV radiation can alter the colour) |
| Acid Sensitivity | High chemical resistance (class C4, EN 14617-10); avoid hydrochloric acid, thinners, paint removers, drain openers and oven cleaners |
| Recommended Finishes | Polished, Leather (textured) |
Common Applications
Frequently Asked Questions
Export & project supply
SKARIS MARBLE supplies Hielo 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.
