Neolith is a sintered compact surface made from clays, feldspar, granite, and mineral oxides fused under extreme heat and pressure. The process produces a material with near zero porosity, high resistance to scratching and heat, and full UV stability, available in slabs and large-format tile. It is specified for kitchen surfaces, bathrooms, flooring, wall cladding, and ventilated facades in both residential and commercial work.
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Property
Value
Water absorption
ISO 10545-3 > .01%
Mohs hardness
7.8 (Similar to granite)
Fire classification
ASTM E84 / UL 723 Class A Noncombustible
Slab sizes and applications
6mm: 3,200 × 1,500 mm (126″ × 59″) — walls, floors & facade systems.
12mm: 3,200 × 1,600 mm (126″ × 63″) — countertops, vanities & tabletops.
20mm: 3,200 × 1,600 mm (126″ × 63″) — countertops, vanities & tabletops.
Size and thickness availability varies by color. Contact Evolv Surfaces to confirm options for your project.
Thicknesses
Slab: 6mm, 12mm, 20mm Tile: 6mm
Flexural strength
ISO 10545-4 12mm BS>5000N MOR >45 N/mm2
Thermal shock resistance
ISO 10545-9 Not Damaged
UV stability
DIN 51094 Chromatic Change - No Change / Exterior Rated
Food contact
NSF/ANSI 51 Certified / Kosher Certified
Environmental certifications
Greenguard Gold, EcoVadis Gold, Cradle to Cradle Bronze, EPD, HPD, Declare
Finishes
Polished, Ultrasoft, Silk, Satin, Steel Touch, Riverwashed (Riverwash), Slate, Natural Touch, Matt, Wood, Cava, Rigato, Honed, Petra
Finish options vary by color. Contact Evolv Surfaces for details.
Kitchen countertops and islands
Ventilated facades and exterior cladding
Outdoor kitchens and barbecue surrounds
Commercial and high-traffic flooring
Bathroom surfaces and shower walls
Fireplace surrounds
Furniture and vertical feature surfaces
Neolith
Quartzite
Origin
Sintered stone manufactured in Spain
Natural quarried stone
Pattern
Repeatable between slabs
Unique per slab
Sealing
Not required
Occasional
Format
Large format, consistent
Dependent on block size
Heat resistance
Excellent
Excellent
UV stability
UV Stable
Slabs are typically intended for indoor applications
Character
Consistent by design
Variation is the appeal
Choose Neolith when you need predictable durability, large-format continuity, pattern repeatability across many slabs, or a surface for a facade or phased project where sourcing consistency matters.
Choose quartzite when uniqueness of natural stone is the driving point or centerpiece for the project.
Is Neolith or Natural Stone a better option? They answer different briefs.