Macaubas Oyster 12×24 Porcelain Tile Natural Rectified
Subtle and sophisticated, the Macaubas Oyster 12×24 porcelain tile brings a calm, neutral tone with a natural matte surface that reads modern yet timeless. Precise rectified edges support tighter, more consistent grout joints for clean lines and refined layouts on walls or floors.
Crafted in durable porcelain with a PEI 4 wear rating, this tile balances elevated design with everyday practicality in kitchens, baths, living areas, and commercial wall spaces. Frost resistance further opens design options for exterior facades in freeze–thaw climates.
Use it on its own for a streamlined look or combine it with complementary materials to create layered, architectural detail across your project.
Features
- Porcelain body for durability and easy care
- Color: Oyster (neutral tone)
- Finish: Natural (matte) surface
- Edge: Rectified for precise, narrow grout joints
- Size: 12×24 format
- PEI 4 wear rating for robust residential use and light commercial floors
- Frost resistant for freeze–thaw exterior wall applications
- Coverage: 11.63 sq. ft. per box | 6 pieces per box
Recommended Applications
- Residential interior floors
- Residential interior walls
- Light commercial interior floors
- Commercial interior walls
- Backsplashes
- Shower walls
- Fireplace surrounds
- Exterior walls/facades (freeze–thaw)
Installation Guide – Macaubas Oyster 12×24 Porcelain Tile Natural Rectified
Important Advisory
Always follow the product manufacturer’s instructions, local building codes, and recognized industry standards (ANSI A108/A118 and TCNA guidelines). Verify substrate suitability, flatness, 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 a 12×24 format.
- Dry-lay to plan layout, balance cuts, and align patterns; center the design to avoid small slivers at perimeters.
- Blend material from multiple boxes to distribute any shade or pattern variation evenly.
- Select a joint width appropriate for rectified tile and the layout; 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 and comb with a suitable notched trowel; back-butter tiles as needed to improve bond.
- Set tiles with a slight perpendicular motion to collapse ridges and achieve coverage per ANSI standards for the application.
- Use tile spacers and, if needed, a leveling system to help minimize lippage on larger formats.
- Allow mortar to cure per the setting-material manufacturer before grouting or light traffic.
Step 3: Cutting
- Cut with a wet saw using a premium diamond blade rated for porcelain.
- Mark and support tiles carefully to reduce chipping; ease sharp cut edges where exposed.
- Drill holes using diamond core bits at low speed with adequate cooling.
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 sealant at movement joints and all changes of plane; do not grout these areas.
- Protect the installation from traffic until grout has cured per manufacturer guidance.
Step 5: Cleaning & Maintenance
- Clean routinely with a pH-neutral cleaner formulated for porcelain tile; avoid harsh acids or abrasives.
- Use entry mats and furniture pads to limit tracked grit and point loading.
- Follow grout manufacturer maintenance guidance; seal cementitious grout if recommended.
Disclaimer
Installation should be performed by qualified professionals. Confirm actual materials, lot-to-lot variations, and suitability for specific applications before installation. Stone Market USA is not responsible for issues arising from improper installation, handling, or site conditions.
