-Skiathos-

Skiathos is a dense-pattern design from a quartz range by three Far East producers with their own production technologies and slabs made individually, by hand. There are no long veins here: the surface looks broken into white, rounded or angular pieces, each outlined with a fine grey line, and in the gaps between them dark patches gather in a blue-black, almost charcoal tone. The dark areas are grouped in diagonal bands, so the eye reads movement across an otherwise bright background – an image that recalls breccia or arabescato-type marbles with strong contrast. It is a quartz slab with resin, non-porous and with no need for sealing; the technical characteristics in the table are those typical of engineered quartz, as no measurements have been published for Skiathos. The polished finish heightens the contrast, while thickness and size are clarified per order. Given its strong look, it suits islands, wall cladding, bathroom countertops and tables, where it acts as the centrepiece of the room. Because the pattern varies from slab to slab, it is advisable to choose the slabs in person; it is cleaned with a soft cloth and a neutral detergent, while hot cookware and strong chemicals should be avoided.