Odine White 12×24 Porcelain Tile Matte Rectified
Crisp and contemporary, Odine White delivers a clean white aesthetic with a soft matte surface that complements both warm and cool palettes. The 12×24 format reduces grout lines for a smooth, modern layout, and rectified edges support tight, consistent joints on floors and walls.
Crafted in durable porcelain at a practical 3/8 in. (9mm) thickness, this tile blends everyday performance with design flexibility—ideal for kitchens, baths, living areas, and commercial wall installations. Box coverage is 15.5 sq. ft. (8 pieces) to simplify planning and estimating.
Use Odine White on its own for minimalist clarity or pair it with coordinating trims to build layered, architectural detail across your space.
Features
- Porcelain body for durability and easy care
- Color: White
- Finish: Matte
- Edge: Rectified for precise, narrow grout joints
- Size: 12×24 field tile
- Thickness: 3/8 in. (9mm)
- PEI 4 wear rating for robust residential use and light commercial traffic
- DCOF: 0.42 (wet)
- Coverage: 15.5 sq. ft. per box | 8 pieces per box | approx. 1.9375 sq. ft. per piece
Recommended Applications
- Residential interior floors
- Residential interior walls
- Light commercial interior floors
- Commercial interior walls
- Backsplashes
- Shower walls
- Fireplace surrounds
Installation Guide – Odine White 12×24 Porcelain Tile Matte Rectified
Important Advisory
Always follow the tile manufacturer’s instructions, local building codes, and recognized industry standards (ANSI A108/A118 and TCNA guidelines). Confirm substrate suitability, flatness, movement accommodation, and waterproofing/drainage where required.
Step 1: Layout & Planning
- Verify the substrate is clean, dry, structurally sound, and flat within tolerances for large-format tile (12×24).
- Dry-lay to plan layout, balance cuts, and align grout joints with room sightlines.
- Blend tiles from multiple boxes to distribute any shade or pattern variation.
- Use joint spacing appropriate for rectified porcelain and include movement joints per TCNA EJ171.
Step 2: Tile Installation
- Use a polymer-modified thin-set mortar approved for porcelain and large-format tile.
- Key mortar into the substrate, then comb with an appropriate notched trowel; back-butter tiles as needed to improve coverage.
- Set with a slight back-and-forth motion to collapse ridges; achieve coverage per ANSI requirements for the area of use (typically 80–95%).
- Employ a leveling system when needed to help minimize lippage with large-format installations.
- Allow mortar to cure per manufacturer instructions before grouting or light traffic.
Step 3: Cutting
- Cut with a wet saw and a quality diamond blade rated for porcelain.
- Mark and support tiles carefully to minimize chipping; ease sharp cut edges where exposed.
- Drill openings with porcelain-rated diamond bits at low speed with adequate cooling.
Step 4: Joint Filling
- Select a grout suitable for porcelain and the chosen joint width; follow manufacturer directions for mixing, application, and cure times.
- Pack joints fully with a rubber float, clean diagonally, and promptly remove haze 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 suitable for porcelain tile; avoid harsh acids or abrasives.
- Use entry mats and felt pads to reduce tracked-in grit and potential scratching.
- Follow grout manufacturer maintenance guidance; reseal cementitious grout if recommended.
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.
