Cardosia Pebble Grey 12×24 Porcelain Tile Natural Rectified
Understated and modern, the Cardosia Pebble Grey 12×24 porcelain tile delivers a versatile grey tone with a soft natural (matte) surface. The 12×24 format helps minimize grout lines for a smooth, cohesive layout, while rectified edges support tight, consistent joints.
Crafted in durable porcelain, this tile balances design flexibility with everyday practicality for residential floors and interior walls. A PEI 3 wear rating and a wet DCOF of 0.42 support confident use in typical home spaces, and frost resistance opens the door to exterior wall facades in freeze–thaw climates. Box coverage is 13.56 sq. ft. (7 pieces) to simplify planning and estimating.
Use Cardosia Pebble Grey as a clean, neutral field on its own, or coordinate it with complementary materials and finishes to build layered, contemporary detail across rooms.
Features
- Porcelain body for durability and easy care
- Color: Pebble Grey
- Finish: Natural (matte) surface
- Rectified edges for precise, narrow grout joints
- Size: 12×24 tile
- Thickness: 3/8 in. (9mm)
- PEI 3 wear rating for typical residential floor use
- DCOF: 0.42 (wet)
- Frost resistant for freeze–thaw exterior wall applications
- Coverage: 13.56 sq. ft. per box | 7 pieces per box (approx. 1.94 sq. ft. per piece)
Recommended Applications
- Residential interior floors
- Residential interior walls
- Backsplashes
- Shower walls
- Fireplace surrounds
- Commercial interior walls
- Exterior walls/facades (freeze–thaw)
Installation Guide – Cardosia Pebble Grey 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). Verify substrate suitability, waterproofing/drainage where required, and provide movement accommodation joints per guidelines.
Step 1: Layout & Planning
- Confirm the substrate is clean, dry, structurally sound, and flat within tolerances appropriate for 12×24 tile.
- Dry-lay to plan the layout, balance cuts, and align grout joints; avoid sliver cuts at perimeters.
- Blend material from multiple boxes to distribute shade variation evenly.
- Select joint width appropriate for rectified tile and the pattern; include movement joints at changes of plane and perimeters.
Step 2: Tile Installation
- Use a polymer-modified thin-set mortar approved for porcelain and for the project’s conditions (interior/exterior, wall/floor).
- Key mortar into the substrate and comb in straight lines; back-butter tiles as needed to improve contact.
- Set tiles with a slight back-and-forth motion to collapse ridges and achieve required coverage for the application and location.
- Use a tile leveling system as needed to help manage lippage with 12×24 units.
- Allow mortar to cure per manufacturer guidance before grouting or opening to 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 or dress sharp cut edges where they will be exposed.
Step 4: Joint Filling
- Choose a grout suitable for porcelain and the selected joint width; follow manufacturer instructions for mixing and cure.
- Fully pack joints 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 per manufacturer directions.
Step 5: Cleaning & Maintenance
- Clean routinely with a pH-neutral cleaner suitable for porcelain; avoid harsh acids or abrasives.
- Use entry mats and felt pads where appropriate to minimize tracked-in grit and potential scratching.
- Follow grout and setting material manufacturers’ maintenance guidance; seal cementitious grout if recommended.
Disclaimer
Installation should be performed by qualified professionals. Confirm actual materials, lot variations, and application suitability before installation. Stone Market USA is not responsible for issues arising from improper installation, handling, or site conditions.
