Navona Grey Cross Cut 12×24 Porcelain Tile Natural Rectified
Modern and versatile, the Navona Grey Cross Cut 12×24 porcelain tile presents a refined gray palette with understated movement and a soft natural (matte) surface. The 12×24 format streamlines layouts, while rectified edges support clean, consistent grout joints across walls and floors.
Engineered in durable porcelain with a PEI 4 wear rating and a DCOF of 0.60, this tile balances design flexibility with everyday performance in kitchens, baths, and living areas. Frost resistance expands options to exterior facades in freeze–thaw climates. Use it alone for a sleek, modern feel or pair it with complementary materials for layered, architectural detail.
Planning is straightforward with consistent sizing and rectified edges that align neatly in stacked or staggered patterns, helping you achieve precise lines and a tailored finish.
Features
- Porcelain body for durability and easy maintenance
- Color: Grey Cross Cut
- Finish: Natural (matte) surface
- Edge: Rectified for precise, narrow grout joints
- Size: 12×24 rectangular tile
- PEI 4 wear rating
- DCOF: 0.60
- Frost resistant for freeze–thaw exterior wall use
- 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 – Navona Grey Cross Cut 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). 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 industry tolerances for tile of this size.
- Dry-lay tiles to plan the layout, center the design, and avoid narrow perimeter cuts.
- Blend tiles from multiple boxes to distribute any shade or pattern variation evenly.
- Select a joint width appropriate for rectified tile and the chosen pattern; include movement joints per TCNA EJ171 and local code requirements in all transitions and perimeters, and at prescribed intervals in large areas. ‘,’Coordinate waterproofing in wet areas and verify proper slope-to-drain where required.
Step 2: Tile Installation
- Use a polymer-modified thin-set mortar approved for porcelain tile and the project conditions.
- Key mortar into the substrate, then comb with an appropriate notched trowel. Back-butter tiles as needed to help achieve required coverage.
- Set tiles with a slight back-and-forth motion to collapse ridges. Check coverage periodically and aim for 80–95% as required by location and service.
- Use a tile leveling system when needed to help minimize lippage on tiles of this size.
- Follow mortar manufacturer cure times before grouting or allowing light foot traffic.
Step 3: Cutting
- Cut with a wet saw using a premium diamond blade rated for porcelain.
- Mark cut lines carefully and support the tile fully during cutting to reduce chipping.
- Ease sharp cut edges where they may be exposed.
Step 4: Joint Filling
- Choose a grout suitable for porcelain and the selected joint width; follow manufacturer instructions for mixing, application, and curing.
- Pack joints fully with a rubber float, clean diagonally across the tiles, and remove haze promptly with clean water.
- Use appropriate movement joint sealants at changes of plane and perimeters; do not grout these areas.
- Protect the installation from traffic until grout has cured as recommended.
Step 5: Cleaning & Maintenance
- Clean routinely with a pH-neutral cleaner suitable for porcelain tile; avoid acidic or abrasive products.
- Use entry mats and protective furniture pads to reduce tracked-in grit and scratching.
- Follow grout and setting material manufacturers’ care recommendations; seal cementitious grout if specified by the grout manufacturer.
Disclaimer
Installation should be performed by qualified professionals. Verify actual materials, lot-to-lot variations, and suitability for specific applications before installation. Stone Market USA is not responsible for issues arising from improper installation, handling, or site conditions.
