Capraia Pearl 12×24 Porcelain Tile Polished Rectified
Sleek and refined, the Capraia Pearl 12×24 porcelain tile brings a luminous polished surface in a versatile light tone. The 12×24 format minimizes grout lines for a clean, contemporary look on walls or floors, while rectified edges support tight, consistent joints across your layout.
Made from durable 9mm porcelain, this tile balances elevated style with everyday practicality and easy maintenance. Frost resistance expands design possibilities to exterior facades in freeze–thaw climates, and the polished finish delivers a sophisticated sheen that pairs effortlessly with a range of materials and palettes.
Use it to create seamless expanses in kitchens, baths, living areas, and commercial wall spaces, or as a coordinating element alongside other finishes to build layered architectural detail.
Features
- Material: Porcelain
- Color: Pearl
- Finish: Polished
- Size: 12×24
- Thickness: 3/8 in. (9mm)
- Edge: Rectified for precise, narrow grout joints
- PEI Rating: 4
- DCOF: 0.43 (wet)
- 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 – Capraia Pearl 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.
Step 1: Layout & Planning
- Confirm the substrate is clean, dry, structurally sound, and flat within tolerances for large-format tile.
- Plan the layout by dry-fitting tiles, centering the design, and avoiding small perimeter cuts.
- Blend tiles from multiple boxes to distribute any shade variation evenly.
- Select a joint width appropriate for rectified tile and intended pattern; provide 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 to improve bond.
- Set tiles with a slight back-and-forth motion to collapse ridges and achieve required coverage (typically 80–95% depending on area).
- Use a tile leveling system as needed to help minimize lippage with large-format units.
- 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 mixing and cure guidelines.
- Pack joints fully with a rubber float, clean diagonally, 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 formulated for porcelain; avoid acids and harsh abrasives.
- Use entry mats and felt pads to minimize grit and 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 the intended application prior to installation. Stone Market USA is not responsible for issues arising from improper installation, handling, or site conditions.
