Cardosia Soil 12×24 Porcelain Tile Natural Rectified
Clean and versatile, the Cardosia Soil 12×24 porcelain tile features a natural matte surface and precise rectified edges that support tight, consistent joints. The 12×24 format helps minimize grout lines for a smooth, modern look across walls or floors.
Engineered in durable porcelain at 3/8 in. (9mm) thickness, this tile balances design flexibility with everyday practicality. A PEI 3 wear rating and a 0.42 DCOF make it a smart choice for residential floors and select light commercial spaces, while frost resistance opens options for exterior facades in freeze–thaw climates.
Use it on its own for clean continuity or pair it with complementary materials to build layered detail throughout kitchens, baths, and living areas.
Features
- Material: Porcelain
- Color: Soil
- Finish: Natural (matte)
- Edge: Rectified for precise, narrow joints
- Size: 12×24 format
- Thickness: 3/8 in. (9mm)
- PEI 3 wear rating for residential floors and light commercial areas
- DCOF: 0.42 (wet)
- Frost resistant for freeze–thaw exterior wall applications
- Coverage: 13.56 sq. ft. per box | 7 pieces per box
- Approx. coverage per piece: 1.94 sq. ft.
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 – Cardosia Soil 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 guidelines). Verify substrate suitability, movement accommodation, and required waterproofing/drainage for wet or exterior areas.
Step 1: Layout & Planning
- Confirm the substrate is clean, dry, structurally sound, and flat within industry tolerances for 12×24 tile.
- Dry-lay to plan layout, balance cuts, and align grout joints; avoid small perimeter slivers.
- Blend tiles from multiple boxes to distribute any shade variation.
- Use spacers appropriate for rectified tile and include 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, comb with an appropriate notched trowel, and back-butter tiles as needed to improve coverage.
- Set tiles with a slight back-and-forth motion to collapse ridges; achieve the coverage required by application and location (commonly 80–95%).
- Use a leveling system when needed to help minimize lippage with 12×24 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 suitable for porcelain.
- Measure and mark carefully; support the tile fully during cuts 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 instructions for mixing, placement, and cure.
- 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 approved for porcelain tile; avoid acids and harsh abrasives.
- Use entry mats and felt pads to minimize tracked-in 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 characteristics, and application suitability before installation. Stone Market USA is not responsible for issues arising from improper installation, handling, or site conditions.
