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12 x 24 in Prima Charcoal Polished Rectified Unglazed Porcelain Tile
Item 4500-0562-1-8PC-MC
which finish?
Polished is glossy and reflective. It shows the most veining and light, and is slicker when wet, so check the slip rating (DCOF) before using it on a bathroom or shower floor.
Honed is smooth and matte. Softer, more natural look, more traction when wet, and it hides water spots and footprints.
Matte is non-reflective with the best everyday traction.
Same tile body and color, only the surface differs. Not every size is made in both finishes; a dashed size below is made in the other finish only.
Shower floor? Polished tile is slippery when wet, so it is not recommended for shower floors. For the shower floor, choose a matching mosaic.
Covers 15.39 sq ft per case · 8 pieces
Contractors, multi-room jobs and full-house orders usually get a better price than the website shows.
Tell us the rooms and the square footage and a Louisville tile specialist will send you a quote, often the same day.
21 cases (323 sq ft) in stock at our Louisville showroom, ready for pickup
Everything you need to install it
Suggested for this tile: profile height 3/8 inch for its thickness, trowel and mortar for its size, spacers for its edge. Quantities are estimates from your area; your installer has the final say.
Install materials ship separately from our Louisville, KY warehouse and carry their own shipping rate at checkout. Pick up in store to avoid it.
Specifications
Size & packaging
Details
Performance & ratings
What these ratings mean, in plain English
- Water absorption
- How much water the tile soaks up. Under 0.5% means almost none, which is why porcelain is safe in showers, outdoors and in freezing weather. Natural stone soaks up more, so it is sealed.
- Frost resistance
- Can it freeze without cracking? "Frost resistant" means yes, so it can go outside through a Kentucky winter.
- Slip resistance (DCOF)
- How grippy the surface is underfoot. Floors that get wet need 0.42 or more, measured wet. "Dry" means it was only rated for dry floors, so keep it to dry rooms and walls. The letters are the areas it is approved for: ID dry indoor floors, IW indoor floors that get wet, IW+ showers, steam rooms and pool decks, EW outdoor wet areas, O/G around oil and grease.
- Scratch hardness (MOHS)
- How hard the surface is on a 1 to 10 scale (10 is diamond). 5 or more shrugs off sand, grit and furniture legs; 7 or more is best for busy entries.
- PEI wear rating
- How well the glaze resists wearing through, 0 to 5. 1 and 2 are for walls, 3 is fine for any room in a home, 4 and 5 are for stores and heavy traffic.
- Breaking strength
- How much force a tile takes before it snaps. Floor tile needs at least 250 lbf; higher is tougher.
- Chemical and stain resistance
- How it stands up to cleaners and spills. Class A is the best (no mark left); Class B shows a faint mark only after the harshest chemicals.
- Thermal shock and crazing
- Pass means sudden hot-to-cold changes did not crack the glaze or leave hairline lines in it.
- Shade variation
- How much the pieces differ from one another. V1 all alike, V2 slight, V3 noticeable, V4 very different. Marble looks are usually V2 to V4, so pull tiles from several cases as you lay them.
- GREENGUARD
- Certified for low chemical emissions into indoor air, as listed by the manufacturer.
Installation & use
About Prima Charcoal
The 12x24 inch Prima Charcoal Polished Rectified Unglazed Porcelain tile is the perfect and most ravishing option for your interior and exterior walls. These charcoal shade unglazed tiles bring out the sense of grace and classy approach of the most captivating color of them all. Everyone looks for a not-so-complicated option to go for when it comes to plain shades. So, make this dark shade tile a suitable choice for your interiors. After all, what could be a safer option than a basic shade, right? As a medium of non-experimental alternative, you can opt for these plain tiles in your interiors and exteriors.Moreover, this tile is quite efficient from an enduring point because they come in 9 mm thickness, making it a tough option. In fact, they are the best placement option for your bathrooms because of the classy plain shade that is not too overpowering, which looks absolutely appropriate with the bathroom interior and fixtures. Furthermore, this 12x24 inch charcoal shade tile comes in a polished finish that delivers the charm of a uniquely created symphony of shady color tone with a not-so-shady appeal. As a result, this compatibility will make an awestruck statement for people who are visiting your home. So, suit yourself with the perfect tile that will match the aura of your interior and woo you in every possible way.
Questions
What is 12 x 24 in porcelain tile best used for?
This 12 x 24 in porcelain tile works well for bathrooms, kitchens, entryways, laundry rooms, and other floor or wall areas. Its charcoal tone helps create a coordinated surface design.
Is this polished, rectified, glazed, unglazed porcelain tile good for bathrooms?
Yes, porcelain tile is commonly used in bathrooms when installed with the right mortar, grout, and waterproofing for wet areas. Polished surfaces are best planned carefully on wet floors because they can feel slicker.
Can 12 x 24 in Prima Charcoal Polished Rectified Unglazed Porcelain Tile be used on shower walls?
Yes, it can be used on shower walls if the substrate is properly waterproofed and the tile is installed with suitable setting materials.
What grout color works best with this tile?
For charcoal tile, choose a close matching grout for a seamless look or a slightly contrasting grout to define each tile edge.
