Bernini Frozen 12×24 Porcelain Tile Polished Rectified
Refined and modern, the Bernini Frozen 12×24 porcelain tile features a luminous polished surface that elevates contemporary spaces. Precise rectified edges support clean, consistent joints, allowing the 12×24 format to read with crisp lines across walls or coordinated floor layouts.
Engineered in porcelain with a 3/8 inch (9mm) thickness and a PEI 4 wear rating, this tile balances style with dependable durability. Frost resistance expands design possibilities to freeze–thaw exterior wall facades, while the polished finish brings a sophisticated sheen to interiors.
Use it as a sleek field tile for minimalism or pair it with complementary materials to build layered detail. Bernini Frozen adapts easily to a range of palettes and design directions.
Features
- Porcelain body for durability and easy care
- Collection/Color: Bernini – Frozen
- Finish: Polished
- Edge: Rectified for precise, narrow grout joints
- Size: 12×24 format
- Thickness: 3/8 inch (9mm)
- PEI 4 wear rating
- Frost resistant for freeze–thaw exterior wall applications
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 – Bernini Frozen 12×24 Porcelain Tile Polished 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 by the application.
Step 1: Layout & Planning
- Confirm the substrate is clean, dry, structurally sound, and flat within industry tolerances for the 12×24 format.
- Dry-lay to balance the layout, centering fields and avoiding narrow perimeter cuts.
- Blend tiles from multiple boxes to distribute any shade or pattern variation evenly.
- Select a joint width appropriate for rectified tile and the 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 perpendicular motion to collapse ridges and achieve proper bond; target 80–95% mortar coverage based on area and exposure.
- Use a leveling system if needed to help control lippage with the 12×24 format.
- Allow mortar to cure per manufacturer instructions before grouting or light service.
Step 3: Cutting
- Cut using a wet saw with a premium diamond blade suitable for porcelain.
- Mark and support cuts carefully to minimize chipping.
- Ease sharp cut edges where they will be exposed.
Step 4: Joint Filling
- Select a grout compatible with porcelain and the chosen joint width; follow the grout manufacturer’s directions for mixing, application, and cure times.
- Pack joints fully with a rubber float, clean diagonally, and remove haze promptly with clean water.
- At changes of plane and movement joints, use appropriate sealant rather than grout.
- For polished surfaces, confirm grout selection and cleaning methods will not scratch or etch; always test in a small area first.
Step 5: Cleaning & Maintenance
- Clean routinely with a pH-neutral cleaner suitable for porcelain; avoid acids, bleach, or harsh abrasives.
- Use entry mats and felt pads to limit tracked-in grit and scratching.
- Follow grout manufacturer maintenance guidance; seal cementitious grout if recommended.
- Protect newly installed tile from traffic until mortar and grout have cured.
Disclaimer
Installation should be performed by qualified professionals. Confirm actual materials, 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.
