Statik Rust 12×24 Porcelain Tile Natural Rectified
Grounded and contemporary, the Statik Rust 12×24 porcelain tile brings a warm rust-brown tone with a clean natural (matte) surface. The elongated 12×24 format creates sleek lines across walls or floors, while rectified edges support tight, consistent joints for a refined finish.
Engineered in durable porcelain and rated frost resistant, Statik Rust expands design options from interior spaces to exterior facades in freeze–thaw climates. Use it to add quiet industrial character on its own, or pair it with coordinating materials to build layered, architectural detail.
Note: With a DCOF listed as <0.42, select this tile for walls and dry interior floor areas; it is not intended for wet floor zones.
Features
- Porcelain body for durability and easy care
- Color: Rust
- Finish: Natural (matte) surface
- Edge: Rectified for precise, narrow grout joints
- Size: 12×24 format
- PEI 3 wear rating for moderate residential foot traffic
- DCOF: <0.42 (assess slip resistance for intended use)
- Frost resistant for freeze–thaw exterior wall applications
- Coverage: approx. 1.94 sq ft per piece | 11.63 sq ft per box | 6 pieces per box
Recommended Applications
- Residential interior walls
- Residential interior floors (dry areas)
- Backsplashes
- Shower walls
- Fireplace surrounds
- Commercial interior walls
- Exterior walls/facades (freeze–thaw)
Installation Guide – Statik Rust 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, movement accommodation, and waterproofing/drainage where required. Confirm slip resistance for the intended use; this product’s listed DCOF is <0.42 and is not intended for wet floor areas.
Step 1: Layout & Planning
- Verify the substrate is clean, dry, structurally sound, and flat within industry tolerances for 12×24 tile.
- Plan the layout by dry-laying tiles, centering the design, and avoiding narrow perimeter cuts.
- Blend tiles from multiple boxes to distribute shade/pattern variation evenly.
- Use spacers appropriate for rectified tile and include movement joints per TCNA EJ171.
Step 2: Tile Installation
- Use a polymer‑modified thin-set mortar approved for porcelain tile.
- Key mortar into the substrate, comb with an appropriate notched trowel, and back-butter tiles as needed for proper coverage.
- Set tiles with a slight back-and-forth motion to collapse ridges; achieve coverage per standards for the application and location.
- Use a leveling system if needed to help minimize lippage with 12×24 layouts.
- Allow mortar to cure per manufacturer instructions before grouting or light traffic.
Step 3: Cutting
- Cut with a wet saw equipped with a premium diamond blade rated for porcelain.
- Mark cuts carefully and support the tile fully 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 appropriate sealant 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 appropriate for porcelain tile; avoid acids or harsh abrasives.
- Use entry mats and felt pads where appropriate to minimize tracked-in grit and potential scratching.
- Follow grout and mortar manufacturers’ maintenance guidance; seal cementitious grout if recommended.
Disclaimer
Installation should be performed by qualified professionals. Confirm actual materials, 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.
