French Quarter Chartres 12×24 Porcelain Tile Natural Pressed
Balanced and versatile, the French Quarter Chartres 12×24 porcelain tile brings a clean, modern look with a natural matte surface. The 12×24 format helps minimize grout lines for a streamlined layout across floors or walls, while pressed edges support classic, consistent joints.
Engineered in durable porcelain with a PEI 5 wear rating, this tile is designed for everyday performance in busy residential spaces. Frost resistance expands design possibilities to exterior facades in freeze–thaw climates, and the easy-care surface keeps maintenance simple from kitchens to living areas and beyond.
Use it on its own for a cohesive field or alongside complementary materials to build layered architectural detail. The Chartres colorway offers flexible coordination across a range of interior styles.
Features
- Porcelain body for durability and easy maintenance
- Color: Chartres
- Finish: Natural (matte) surface
- Edge: Pressed for classic grout joints
- Size: 12×24 rectangular tile
- PEI 5 wear rating for heavy-use residential areas
- Frost resistant for freeze–thaw exterior wall applications
- Coverage: 13.56 sq. ft. per box | 7 pieces per box
Recommended Applications
- Residential interior floors
- Residential interior walls
- Commercial interior walls
- Backsplashes
- Shower walls
- Fireplace surrounds
- Exterior walls/facades (freeze–thaw)
Installation Guide – French Quarter Chartres 12×24 Porcelain Tile Natural Pressed
Important Advisory
Always follow the tile manufacturer’s instructions, local building codes, and recognized industry standards (ANSI A108/A118 and TCNA guidelines). Verify substrate suitability, movement accommodation, and waterproofing/drainage where required.
Step 1: Layout & Planning
- Confirm the substrate is clean, dry, structurally sound, and flat within tolerances appropriate for 12×24 tile.
- Dry-lay to plan layout, balance cuts, and align pattern; avoid small slivers at perimeters.
- Blend material from multiple boxes to distribute shade and pattern variation evenly.
- Use appropriate spacers and a joint width consistent with pressed edges and the selected pattern; provide movement joints per TCNA EJ171.
Step 2: Tile Installation
- Use a polymer-modified thin-set mortar approved for porcelain tile.
- Key mortar into the substrate, then comb with an appropriate notched trowel; back-butter tiles as needed to improve coverage.
- Set tiles with a slight back-and-forth motion to collapse ridges and achieve required bond/coverage for the application and location.
- Use a leveling system if needed to help minimize lippage on 12×24 installations.
- Allow mortar to cure per manufacturer guidance before grouting or allowing light traffic.
Step 3: Cutting
- Cut with a wet saw equipped with a premium diamond blade designed for porcelain.
- Mark and support tiles carefully during cutting to minimize chipping.
- Ease sharp cut edges where they will be exposed.
Step 4: Joint Filling
- Select a grout suitable for porcelain and the chosen joint width; follow manufacturer instructions for mixing, application, and cure.
- Pack joints fully with a rubber float, clean diagonally, and remove haze promptly with clean water.
- Use appropriate sealants at movement joints and changes of plane; do not grout these areas.
- Protect the installation from traffic until grout has cured.
Step 5: Cleaning & Maintenance
- Clean routinely with a pH-neutral cleaner approved for porcelain tile; avoid harsh acids or abrasives.
- Use entry mats and protective pads on furnishings to reduce grit and scratching.
- Follow grout manufacturer maintenance guidance; reseal cementitious grout if recommended.
Disclaimer
Installation should be performed by qualified professionals. Always confirm lot-to-lot variations and suitability for the specific application before installation. Stone Market USA is not responsible for issues arising from improper installation, handling, or site conditions.
