Fibra Silver 12×24 Porcelain Tile Natural Rectified
Refined and versatile, Fibra Silver in a 12×24 format delivers a cool silver‑gray tone with a soft natural (matte) surface. Precise rectified edges help achieve tight, consistent grout joints for clean, contemporary layouts across floors and walls.
Engineered in durable porcelain at 3/8 in (9 mm) thickness, this tile balances style with everyday practicality. A PEI 4 wear rating supports robust residential use, while frost resistance opens design possibilities for exterior facades in freeze–thaw climates. Each box covers 15.5 sq. ft. (8 pieces), streamlining takeoffs and planning.
Use Fibra Silver on its own for a minimal monochrome look or blend it with complementary materials to add contrast and texture. Its neutral color and understated finish make it an easy match for a wide range of cabinetry, fixtures, and metals.
Features
- Porcelain body for durability and easy care
- Color: Silver (cool gray tone)
- Finish: Natural (matte)
- Edge: Rectified for precise, narrow grout joints
- Size: 12×24 tile
- Thickness: 3/8 in (9 mm)
- PEI 4 wear rating
- Frost resistant for freeze–thaw exterior wall applications
- Coverage: 15.5 sq. ft. per box | 8 pieces per box | approx. 1.94 sq. ft. per piece
Recommended Applications
- Residential interior floors
- Residential interior walls
- Light commercial interior floors
- Commercial interior walls
- Kitchen backsplashes
- Shower walls
- Fireplace surrounds
- Exterior walls/facades (freeze–thaw)
Installation Guide – Fibra Silver 12×24 Porcelain Tile Natural Rectified
Important Advisory
Follow the tile manufacturer’s instructions, local building codes, and current ANSI A108/A118 and TCNA guidelines. Verify substrate suitability, flatness, movement accommodation, and required waterproofing/drainage for wet or exterior areas.
Step 1: Layout & Planning
- Confirm the substrate is clean, dry, sound, and flat within industry tolerances for the tile size.
- Dry-lay to plan cuts, balance perimeters, and align patterns; blend material from multiple boxes to distribute shade variation.
- Select a grout joint consistent with rectified tile and the pattern; include movement joints per TCNA EJ171.
Step 2: Tile Installation
- Use a polymer-modified thin-set mortar approved for porcelain; mix and apply per manufacturer directions.
- 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 perpendicular motion to collapse ridges and achieve required coverage (typically 80–95% depending on area).
- Use a leveling system when needed to help minimize lippage on larger-format installations.
- Allow mortar to cure fully before grouting or allowing foot traffic.
Step 3: Cutting
- Cut with a wet saw using a premium diamond blade rated for porcelain.
- Support tiles during cutting and ease sharp cut edges where they will be exposed.
- Drill openings with diamond core bits at low speed with adequate cooling.
Step 4: Joint Filling
- Choose a grout suitable for porcelain and the selected joint width; mix and apply per manufacturer instructions.
- Pack joints completely with a rubber float; clean diagonally and remove haze promptly with clean water.
- Use appropriate sealant at movement joints and all changes of plane; do not grout these areas.
- Protect the installation from traffic until grout has cured as directed.
Step 5: Cleaning & Maintenance
- Clean routinely with a pH-neutral cleaner approved for porcelain tile; avoid acids and harsh abrasives.
- Use walk-off mats and felt pads to minimize grit and scratching.
- Follow grout manufacturer guidance for maintenance; reseal cementitious grout if recommended.
Disclaimer
Installation should be performed by qualified professionals. Verify actual materials, lot-to-lot variations, and application suitability before installation. Stone Market USA is not responsible for issues arising from improper installation, handling, or site conditions.
