Macaubas Azul 12×24 Porcelain Tile Natural Rectified
Macaubas Azul brings a cool, contemporary blue tone to walls and floors in a versatile 12×24 format. The natural (matte) surface offers a soft, understated look, while precise rectified edges support tight, consistent grout joints for a clean, modern layout.
Made from durable porcelain with a PEI 3 wear rating, this tile is a practical choice for residential interiors and commercial wall surfaces. Its frost-free performance expands design options to exterior facades in freeze–thaw climates. Use it on its own for a sleek statement or mix it with complementary materials to build layered, architectural detail.
Each box covers 11.63 sq. ft. (6 pieces), simplifying planning and estimating on projects large and small.
Features
- Porcelain body for durability and easy care
- Color: Azul
- Finish: Natural (matte)
- Edge: Rectified for precise, narrow joints
- Size: 12×24 format
- Thickness: 2MM
- PEI 3 wear rating for residential floors and walls
- Frost-free 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
- Commercial interior walls
- Backsplashes
- Shower walls
- Fireplace surrounds
- Exterior walls/facades (freeze–thaw)
Installation Guide – Macaubas Azul 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, flatness, movement accommodation, and waterproofing/drainage where required.
Step 1: Layout & Planning
- Confirm the substrate is clean, dry, structurally sound, and flat within tolerances for large-format tile.
- Dry-lay and center the layout to minimize small perimeter cuts and align joints with the design intent.
- Blend tiles from multiple boxes to distribute shade/pattern variation evenly.
- Use appropriate spacers; select a joint width suitable 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 large-format tiles.
- Key mortar into the substrate, comb with an appropriate notched trowel, and back-butter large-format tiles to improve coverage.
- Set tiles with a slight back-and-forth motion to collapse ridges; achieve coverage in line with industry guidelines for the application and location.
- Use a leveling system as needed to help minimize lippage on large-format installations.
- Allow mortar to cure per manufacturer instructions before grouting or opening to light traffic.
Step 3: Cutting
- Cut with a wet saw using a premium diamond blade designed for porcelain.
- Mark cuts carefully and fully support the tile 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 directions for mixing, application, and cure.
- Pack joints fully with a rubber float, clean diagonally, and remove haze promptly with clean water.
- Use flexible sealants 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; avoid acids and harsh abrasives.
- Use entry mats and felt pads to limit tracked-in grit and potential scratching.
- Follow grout manufacturer maintenance guidance; reseal cementitious grout if recommended.
Disclaimer
Installation should be performed by qualified professionals. Always confirm 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.
