Navona Grey Cross Cut Brick 4×12 Rectified Porcelain Tile
The Navona Collection by Happy Floors brings a refined grey cross-cut appearance to a versatile 4×12 porcelain tile format. Its natural finish and rectified edges create a clean, tailored foundation for coordinated interior designs, while the brick-style proportions support a range of classic and contemporary layouts.
Made from porcelain and measuring 5/16 inch thick (8.5 mm), this tile combines practical performance with flexible design potential. The 4×12 format can be arranged in horizontal, vertical, stacked, offset, or other decorative patterns, allowing the Grey Cross Cut color to complement floors, walls, backsplashes, and architectural accents.
The Navona Grey Cross Cut Brick tile is frost-free and features a PEI 4 rating with a DCOF value of 0.6. Review project-specific requirements and manufacturer guidance before selecting it for a particular interior or exterior installation.
Features
- Material: Porcelain
- Collection: Navona
- Color: Grey Cross Cut
- Design: Brick
- Finish: Natural
- Size: 4×12 inches
- Thickness: 5/16 inch (8.5 mm)
- Edge: Rectified
- PEI rating: 4
- DCOF: 0.6
- Frost-free construction
- Coverage: 0.305 sq. ft. per piece
- Pieces per box: 30
- Coverage per box: 9.15 sq. ft.
Recommended Applications
- Interior floors
- Interior walls
- Kitchen backsplashes
- Bathroom walls and decorative tile installations
- Residential and commercial interior applications where the product specifications are appropriate
- Exterior installations where frost-free performance, substrate preparation, drainage, and local conditions support its use
Installation Guide – Navona Grey Cross Cut Brick 4×12 Rectified Porcelain Tile
Important Advisory
Inspect all tile before installation to confirm color, shade, size, finish, and quality. Plan the layout carefully and follow Happy Floors installation recommendations, applicable local building codes, and recognized tile-industry standards. Confirm that the selected setting materials and installation system are appropriate for the porcelain tile and the specific substrate.
Step 1: Layout & Planning
- Confirm field dimensions and establish reference lines before setting tile.
- Dry-lay material from multiple boxes to review the Grey Cross Cut appearance and distribute visual variation throughout the installation.
- Plan the 4×12 layout, including horizontal, vertical, stacked, offset, or other decorative arrangements, before applying mortar.
- Coordinate grout joints, transitions, corners, and movement accommodation with the project conditions and recommendations from the tile, mortar, and grout manufacturers.
Step 2: Tile Installation
- Prepare a clean, dry, flat, stable, and structurally sound substrate that meets applicable tile-installation requirements.
- Correct cracks, uneven areas, contamination, or other substrate conditions that could affect tile adhesion before beginning installation.
- Use a quality mortar suitable for porcelain tile, the substrate, and the intended installation environment. Follow the mortar manufacturer’s instructions for mixing, application, open time, and curing.
- Apply mortar consistently with an appropriate notched trowel selected according to the substrate and installation system. Press each tile firmly into the mortar to achieve proper contact.
- Periodically lift a tile during installation to verify mortar transfer and coverage, particularly in demanding or moisture-prone areas where applicable standards require additional coverage control.
Step 3: Cutting
- Use a professional tile cutter, wet saw, or other tool equipped for porcelain tile.
- Measure, mark, and dry-fit cut pieces before final placement.
- Make detailed cuts for corners, outlets, plumbing penetrations, and other obstacles with appropriate porcelain-tile tools.
- Handle cut edges carefully and position them according to the planned layout and trim or transition details.
Step 4: Joint Filling
- Allow the mortar to cure according to the mortar manufacturer’s instructions before grouting.
- Select a grout compatible with porcelain tile, the planned joint width, and the installation environment.
- Apply grout using industry-accepted practices, remove excess material promptly, and avoid allowing grout to harden on the tile surface.
- Clean grout haze using a method and product approved for the tile and grout. Provide movement joints where required by applicable standards and the installation conditions.
Step 5: Cleaning & Maintenance
- Clean the natural-finish porcelain surface with a mild, non-abrasive cleaner suitable for porcelain tile.
- Avoid harsh chemicals, abrasive pads, and cleaning tools that may damage or leave residue on the finish.
- Remove construction residue, spills, and buildup using products approved for the tile surface.
- Maintain grout and movement joints according to the grout and sealant manufacturers’ recommendations. Follow manufacturer guidance regarding whether any associated grout or installation materials require sealing.
Disclaimer
Installation requirements vary by substrate, location, climate, traffic, moisture exposure, and project design. The information provided is general guidance and does not replace the product manufacturer’s instructions, applicable local codes, or recommendations from a qualified tile professional. Stone Market USA is not responsible for installation errors or material installed without prior inspection.
