Lunar White 12×24 Porcelain Tile Matte Rectified
Clean and contemporary, Lunar White delivers a refined white look with a soft matte surface. The 12×24 format helps reduce grout lines for a smooth, modern layout, while precise rectified edges support tight, consistent joints across floors and walls.
Crafted in durable porcelain, this tile balances design flexibility with everyday practicality. Its robust construction, PEI 4 wear rating, and rectified profile make it a dependable choice for busy residential spaces and select light commercial interiors. Pair it with coordinating materials to create crisp, architectural detail from kitchens to baths and living areas.
Plan easily with straightforward box coverage and consistent sizing, then complete the look with matching trims or contrasting accents for a tailored finish.
Features
- Porcelain body for durability and easy care
- Color: White
- Finish: Matte
- Edge: Rectified for precise, narrow grout joints
- Size: 12×24 format
- Thickness: 9mm (approx. 3/8)
- PEI 4 wear rating
- DCOF: 0.42 (wet)
- 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
- Backsplashes
- Shower walls
- Fireplace surrounds
Installation Guide – Lunar White 12×24 Porcelain Tile Matte Rectified
Important Advisory
Always follow the tile manufacturer’s instructions, local building codes, and recognized industry standards (ANSI A108/A118 and TCNA guidelines). Ensure proper substrate preparation, movement accommodation, and waterproofing/drainage where required.
Step 1: Layout & Planning
- Confirm the substrate is clean, dry, structurally sound, and flat within tolerances for 12×24 tile.
- Dry-lay and center the layout to avoid small perimeter cuts and to align with key visual lines.
- Blend tiles from multiple boxes to distribute shade variation evenly.
- Use spacers and a joint width appropriate for rectified tile; include movement joints per TCNA EJ171.
Step 2: Tile Installation
- Use a polymer-modified thin-set mortar approved for porcelain and, where needed, large-format tile.
- Key mortar into the substrate, comb with an appropriate notched trowel, and back-butter tiles to improve coverage.
- Set tiles with a slight back-and-forth motion to collapse ridges; achieve coverage appropriate to the application (typically 80–95%).
- Use a leveling system when needed to help minimize lippage on larger formats.
- Observe mortar cure times before grouting or allowing 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.
- Lightly 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 and cure.
- Pack joints fully with a rubber float; clean diagonally and remove haze promptly with clean water.
- Use appropriate sealants at movement joints and all changes of plane; do not grout these areas.
- Protect the installation from traffic until grout has cured per manufacturer guidance.
Step 5: Cleaning & Maintenance
- Routinely clean with a pH-neutral cleaner suitable for porcelain; avoid acids and harsh abrasives.
- Use entry mats and protective pads to minimize grit and scratching.
- Follow grout manufacturer maintenance guidance; seal cementitious grout if recommended.
Disclaimer
Installation should be performed by qualified professionals. Always verify actual materials, lot-to-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.
