Dorian Gold 12×24 Porcelain Tile Honed Rectified
Elevate warm, contemporary spaces with the Dorian Gold 12×24 porcelain tile. Its softly honed surface and elegant gold tone bring understated richness to walls and floors, while precise rectified edges create clean, consistent grout lines for a refined finish.
Crafted in durable porcelain with a PEI 4 wear rating, Dorian is designed for everyday practicality. Frost resistance expands design options to freeze–thaw exterior facades and accent walls. The versatile 12×24 format works beautifully in straight or staggered layouts and pairs easily with a wide range of materials and finishes for cohesive design across rooms.
Use it as a singular, minimalist field tile or combine it with complementary textures and metals for layered detail. The honed finish delivers a low-sheen, tactile look that suits both modern and transitional interiors.
Features
- Porcelain body for durability and easy care
- Color: Gold tone
- Finish: Honed, low-sheen surface
- Edge: Rectified for tight, consistent joints
- Size: 12×24 rectangular field tile
- PEI 4 wear rating for robust residential use
- Frost resistant for freeze–thaw exterior wall applications
- Coverage: 11.62 sq. ft. per box | 6 pieces per box
Recommended Applications
- Residential interior floors (dry areas)
- Residential interior walls
- Commercial interior walls
- Backsplashes
- Shower walls
- Fireplace surrounds
- Exterior walls/facades (freeze–thaw)
Installation Guide – Dorian Gold 12×24 Porcelain Tile Honed 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 industry tolerances for 12×24 tile.
- Dry-lay to plan layout, balance cuts, and align patterns; center the design to avoid sliver cuts at perimeters.
- Blend tiles from multiple boxes to distribute shade/pattern variation uniformly.
- Select a grout joint 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 and for the substrate conditions.
- Key mortar into the substrate, then comb with an appropriate notched trowel; back-butter tiles as needed to enhance bond.
- Set tiles with a slight back-and-forth motion to collapse ridges and achieve coverage per ANSI requirements for the application.
- Use a leveling system when helpful to 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.
- Mark cuts accurately 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 guidance.
- Pack joints fully with a rubber float, clean diagonally, and remove haze promptly with clean water.
- Use flexible sealant at changes of plane and movement joints; do not grout these areas.
- Protect the installation from traffic until grout has cured per manufacturer instructions.
Step 5: Cleaning & Maintenance
- Clean routinely with a pH-neutral cleaner approved for porcelain; avoid harsh acids or abrasives.
- Use entry mats and felt pads to reduce 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 variations, and suitability for specific applications prior to install. Stone Market USA is not responsible for issues arising from improper installation, handling, or site conditions.
