-Montana-
Description & Features
Neutral but not cold, Montana is the lightest of the six colours in the Loft series, which Belenco recommends for combinations with wood, metal and strong colours. The background is a medium, warm grey with a slight beige tinge (greige), dotted with very fine, darker grey veinlets like hairline cracks and with small light specks; from a distance the slab gives an almost uniform tone, reminiscent of smooth concrete or a mild natural stone. It is made in Manisa with Bretonstone technology by Belenco, which has two production plants there, and according to the official data it has water absorption of 0.04%, density of 2.3–2.4 g/cm³, compressive strength of about 230 MPa and chemical resistance class C4. The polished Montana is produced in 15, 20 and 30 mm thicknesses and in Extra 152 × 310 cm and Jumbo 165 × 330 cm slabs. Its uses range from kitchen countertops, islands and bathrooms to wall cladding, stairs, floors and furniture. It needs no sealing; it is cleaned with a damp cloth and a mild neutral detergent, always with a trivet under hot cookware and without solvents or strong acids.
Why choose Montana
- Calm greige with a smooth-concrete look
- Belenco Loft series (LOTTE group)
- Compressive strength ≈230 MPa (ASTM C170)
- 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 | Medium warm grey (greige) with very fine darker grey veinlets and small light specks |
| 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 Montana 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.
