Alsacia 2.0 Gold 12×24 Porcelain Tile Natural Pressed
Alsacia 2.0 Gold delivers a warm, refined look with a soft golden tone and a natural matte surface. The versatile 12×24 format creates clean, contemporary lines, while pressed edges provide classic grout joints that suit a wide range of design styles.
Crafted in durable porcelain with a PEI 4 wear rating, this tile balances everyday performance with low maintenance. Its frost-resistant body expands design options to exterior facades in freeze–thaw climates. Use it to bring cohesive color and a timeless finish to kitchens, baths, living spaces, and feature walls.
Pair it confidently with woods, neutrals, and metals to create layered, welcoming interiors or standout architectural accents.
Features
- Porcelain body for durability and easy care
- Color: Gold tone
- Finish: Natural (matte) surface
- Edge: Pressed
- Size: 12×24 rectangular tile
- PEI 4 wear rating for robust residential use
- Frost resistant for freeze–thaw exterior wall applications
- 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
- Exterior walls/facades (freeze–thaw)
Installation Guide – Alsacia 2.0 Gold 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). Ensure proper substrate preparation, movement accommodation, and waterproofing/drainage where required.
Step 1: Layout & Planning
- Confirm the substrate is clean, dry, structurally sound, and flat within tolerances required for tile.
- Dry-lay to plan layout, balance cuts, and align grout joints to key sightlines.
- Blend material from multiple boxes to evenly distribute any shade or pattern variation.
- Use appropriate spacers and include movement joints per TCNA EJ171 and project conditions.
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 bond.
- Set tiles with a slight back-and-forth motion to collapse ridges and achieve coverage as required by ANSI/TCNA for the area of use.
- Use a tile leveling system if needed to help reduce lippage on larger formats.
- Allow mortar to cure per manufacturer instructions before grouting or light traffic.
Step 3: Cutting
- Cut with a wet saw using a premium diamond blade rated for porcelain.
- Mark cuts carefully and support the tile fully to reduce 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 directions for mixing and application.
- Fully pack joints 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 foot traffic until grout has cured per manufacturer guidance.
Step 5: Cleaning & Maintenance
- Clean routinely with a pH‑neutral cleaner suitable for porcelain tile; avoid acids or harsh abrasives.
- Use entry mats and felt pads where appropriate to minimize 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-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.
