Statik Electrik 12×24 Porcelain Tile Polished Rectified
Refined and contemporary, Statik Electrik brings a sleek polished porcelain surface in a versatile 12×24 format. The mirror-like finish adds visual depth, while rectified edges support tight, consistent grout joints for a clean, modern layout on walls and vertical features.
Engineered in durable porcelain and frost resistant, this tile opens design possibilities from interior feature walls and backsplashes to exterior facades in freeze–thaw climates. Box coverage is 11.63 sq. ft. (6 pieces), helping streamline estimating and planning.
Use it on its own for a crisp, uninterrupted look or pair it with coordinating trims to frame niches, columns, and fireplace surrounds with architectural precision.
Features
- Porcelain body for durability and easy care
- Finish: Polished
- Edge: Rectified for precise, narrow grout joints
- Size: 12×24 format
- PEI 3 wear rating
- DCOF: < 0.42 (polished surface)
- Frost resistant for freeze–thaw exterior wall applications
- Coverage: 11.63 sq. ft. per box | 6 pieces per box
- Sold by the square foot
Recommended Applications
- Residential interior walls
- Commercial interior walls
- Backsplashes
- Shower walls
- Fireplace surrounds
- Exterior walls/facades (freeze–thaw)
Installation Guide – Statik Electrik 12×24 Porcelain Tile Polished Rectified
Important Advisory
Always follow the product 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 tolerances appropriate for 12×24 tile.
- Plan the layout by dry-laying tiles, balancing cuts, and aligning with focal lines; avoid small slivers at perimeters.
- Blend product from multiple boxes to distribute any shade/pattern variation.
- Use spacers suitable for rectified edges and include movement joints per TCNA EJ171.
Step 2: Tile Installation
- Use a polymer-modified thin-set mortar approved for porcelain and for the tile’s format and setting location.
- Key mortar into the substrate, then comb in one direction with an appropriate notched trowel; back-butter tiles as needed to improve contact.
- Set tiles with a slight back-and-forth motion to collapse ridges and achieve the coverage required by standards and application.
- Use a leveling system where helpful to minimize lippage with larger-format installations.
- Allow mortar to cure per manufacturer instructions before grouting or allowing light traffic.
Step 3: Cutting
- Cut with a wet saw using a premium diamond blade rated for porcelain.
- Support the tile fully and mark cuts carefully to reduce chipping on the polished surface.
- 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 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 changes of plane; do not grout these areas.
- Protect the installation from traffic until grout has cured per manufacturer guidance.
Step 5: Cleaning & Maintenance
- Clean routinely with a pH-neutral cleaner suitable for porcelain tile; avoid acids or harsh abrasives, especially on polished surfaces.
- Use entry mats and felt pads where appropriate to minimize tracked-in grit.
- Follow grout manufacturer maintenance recommendations; reseal cementitious grout if specified.
Disclaimer
Installation should be performed by qualified professionals. Confirm suitability for the intended application and review all materials prior to installation. Stone Market USA is not responsible for issues arising from improper installation, handling, or site conditions.
