Anatolia · Serena
24 x 48 in Serena Valley Honed Rectified Colorsync Porcelain Tile
Item 8500-0522-0
Covers 15.39 sq ft per case · 2 pieces
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Tell us the rooms and the square footage and a Louisville tile specialist will send you a quote, often the same day.
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 Serena Valley
Serena Valley is a 24 x 48 in honed colorsync porcelain tile with a stone look. Rated for interior floor, interior wall, shower wall, exterior wall and commercial spaces.
Highlights
- Look: Stone Look
- Finish: Honed; rectified edge
- Where to use: Interior Floor, Interior Wall, Shower Wall, Exterior Wall, Commercial
- Slip rating: DCOF 0.5 (ID)
- Shade variation: V2, slight variation
- Coverage: 15.39 sq ft per case (2 pieces)
Good to know
- Low maintenance: clean with a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Also in Serena Valley: 12 x 24 in tile, 24 x 24 in tile, 36 x 36 in tile, 48 x 48 in tile.
- Order a sample first; the sample cost is credited toward your full order.
Questions
Q: Is 24 x 48 in porcelain tile good for floors?
A: Yes, porcelain tile is durable and commonly used for floors, walls, bathrooms, kitchens, and commercial-style spaces.
Q: What does honed finish mean on porcelain tile?
A: A honed finish affects the tile's look, reflectivity, slip feel, and maintenance needs.
Q: What is the benefit of rectified porcelain tile?
A: Rectified edges are cut more precisely, allowing tighter grout joints and a cleaner large-format tile layout.
Q: Can 24 x 48 porcelain tile be used on shower walls?
A: Yes, large-format porcelain tile can create fewer grout lines on shower walls when installed with proper support and waterproofing.
