-Parma-
Description & Features
Belenco's Natural series is aimed at those who prefer surfaces with colours and textures inspired by nature, and Parma is one of its most characteristic examples. In the photo of the polished slab the pattern is dense and mottled: white and very light grey rounded patches alternate with medium grey chips, while fine, irregular grey-beige threads run between them, giving the image of a light granite with warm and cool notes. It is a Bretonstone quartz from the Lotte Chemical plant in Manisa, with water absorption of 0.04%, flexural strength ≥ 40 MPa, abrasion class A4 and reaction to fire A2-s1,d0, according to Belenco's data. The manufacturer offers it polished and also in the matt Seta finish, in 15, 20 and 30 mm thicknesses and in Extra (152 × 310 cm) and Jumbo (165 × 330 cm) slabs; given the bold pattern, it is worth viewing the whole slab before choosing, as Belenco itself recommends. Its natural texture shows well on islands and kitchen countertops, in bathrooms, on wall cladding and on interior stairs or floors. Care is simple, with a damp cloth and a neutral cleaner, without sealing; avoid hot cookware without a trivet and strong chemicals.
Why choose Parma
- Mottled, light granite look
- Belenco Natural series (LOTTE group)
- Available polished and in matt Seta
- Reaction to fire A2-s1,d0
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 | Light grey to off-white mottled pattern with white and grey patches and fine grey-beige threads (granite look) |
| 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, Seta (matt) |
Common Applications
Frequently Asked Questions
Export & project supply
SKARIS MARBLE supplies Parma 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.
