Macaubas Pearl 12×24 Porcelain Tile Natural Rectified
Understated and versatile, the Macaubas Pearl 12×24 porcelain tile presents a refined neutral look with a natural finish and crisp rectified edges. The 12×24 format helps minimize grout lines for a smooth, contemporary layout on walls or floors.
Crafted in durable porcelain with a PEI 4 wear rating, this tile balances everyday practicality with clean design. Frost resistance broadens possibilities to exterior facades in freeze–thaw climates, while rectified edges support tight, consistent joints for a polished result.
Use it as a quiet foundation or pair it with complementary materials to create layered, architectural detail. Its neutral Pearl tone integrates easily across modern and classic palettes alike.
Features
- Porcelain body for durability and easy care
- Color: Pearl
- Finish: Natural
- Edge: Rectified for precise, consistent joints
- Size: 12×24 tile
- PEI 4 wear rating for robust residential use and light commercial floors
- Frost resistant for freeze–thaw exterior wall applications
- Coverage: 11.63 sq ft per box | 6 pieces per box
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 – Macaubas Pearl 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). Confirm substrate suitability, movement accommodation, and waterproofing/drainage where required.
Step 1: Layout & Planning
- Verify the substrate is clean, dry, structurally sound, and flat within industry tolerances for the selected tile size.
- Dry-lay tiles to confirm layout, balance cuts, and align patterning/shade; blend from multiple boxes for uniform distribution.
- Plan appropriate grout joint width for rectified tile and include movement joints per TCNA EJ171.
- Confirm environmental conditions (temperature, humidity) meet setting material requirements.
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 and achieve the coverage required by application and location.
- Use a leveling system where helpful to minimize lippage, particularly with larger tile formats.
- Allow mortar to cure per manufacturer instructions before grouting or subjecting to traffic.
Step 3: Cutting
- Cut with a wet saw using a high‑quality diamond blade rated 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 mixing and application guidelines.
- 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 formulated for porcelain tile; avoid acids and harsh abrasives.
- Use entry mats and protective pads to reduce tracked‑in grit and scratching.
- Follow grout manufacturer maintenance guidance; seal cementitious grout if recommended.
Disclaimer
Installation should be performed by qualified professionals. Verify actual materials, lot variations, and suitability for the intended application before installation. Stone Market USA is not responsible for issues arising from improper installation, handling, or site conditions.
