Berwyn Ivory 12×24 Porcelain Tile Natural Rectified
Soft and modern, the Berwyn Ivory 12×24 porcelain tile brings a warm, versatile neutral to contemporary and classic spaces. A natural matte surface and rectified edges keep lines clean and grout joints tight for a refined, seamless look across walls and floors.
Engineered in durable porcelain with a PEI 4 wear rating and a 0.42 wet DCOF, it balances style with everyday performance in active residential areas and select light commercial floors. Frost resistance supports exterior facades in freeze–thaw climates, expanding your design options with confidence.
Use it as a calm backdrop or mix with contrasting materials for layered detail. The 12×24 format streamlines layouts and helps minimize visual interruptions for a polished finish.
Features
- Porcelain body for durability and easy maintenance
- Color: Ivory
- Finish: Natural (matte) surface
- Edge: Rectified for precise, narrow grout joints
- Size: 12×24 large-format tile
- PEI 4 wear rating for robust residential use
- DCOF: 0.42 (wet)
- 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
- Light commercial interior floors
- Commercial interior walls
- Backsplashes
- Shower walls
- Fireplace surrounds
- Exterior walls/facades (freeze–thaw)
Installation Guide – Berwyn Ivory 12×24 Porcelain Tile Natural Rectified
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 for large-format tile.
- Dry-lay to plan layout and balance cuts; center the design to avoid narrow slivers at perimeters.
- Blend material from multiple boxes to evenly distribute shade and pattern variation.
- Select a joint width appropriate for rectified tile and include movement joints per TCNA EJ171.
Step 2: Tile Installation
- Use a polymer-modified thin-set mortar approved for porcelain and large-format tiles.
- Key mortar into the substrate, comb with an appropriate notched trowel, and back-butter tiles as needed to improve coverage.
- Set tiles with a slight slide to collapse ridges; target coverage consistent with location and exposure (typically 80–95%).
- Use a tile leveling system when helpful to reduce lippage on large-format installations.
- Allow mortar to cure per manufacturer instructions before grouting or opening to light traffic.
Step 3: Cutting
- Cut using a wet saw fitted with a premium diamond blade rated for porcelain.
- Mark cuts carefully and fully support the tile to minimize chipping.
- Ease sharp cut edges where exposed for a safer, finished transition.
Step 4: Joint Filling
- Choose a grout suitable for porcelain and the selected joint width; mix and apply per manufacturer instructions.
- Pack joints fully, clean diagonally across the tile face, and remove haze promptly with clean water.
- Use appropriate sealant 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; avoid acids and harsh abrasives.
- Use entry mats and felt pads to limit tracked-in grit and scratching.
- Follow grout and setting material manufacturers’ maintenance recommendations; reseal cementitious grout if advised.
Disclaimer
Installation should be performed by qualified professionals. Always confirm actual materials, lot-to-lot variation, and suitability for specific applications before installation. Stone Market USA is not responsible for issues arising from improper installation, handling, or site conditions.
