Stratus Grigio 12×24 Porcelain Tile Natural Rectified
Understated and modern, the Stratus Grigio 12×24 porcelain tile brings a balanced gray palette with a soft natural matte surface. The 12×24 format keeps lines clean with fewer joints, while rectified edges support tight, consistent alignment for a polished look across floors and walls.
Crafted in durable porcelain at 9mm (3/8") thickness, this tile is easy to maintain and frost resistant, extending design options to exterior facades in freeze–thaw climates. A versatile neutral that coordinates effortlessly with a wide range of materials and finishes.
Use it as a streamlined field tile throughout kitchens, baths, and living areas, or combine it with complementary textures to build layered, architectural detail.
Features
- Porcelain body for durability and easy care
- Color: Grigio (refined gray tone)
- Finish: Natural matte surface
- Edge: Rectified for precise, narrow grout joints
- Size: 12×24 rectangular format
- Thickness: 9mm (approx. 3/8")
- PEI 4 wear rating for robust residential and light commercial use
- Frost resistant for freeze–thaw exterior wall applications
- Coverage: 11.62 sq ft per box | 6 pieces per box | ~1.94 sq ft per piece
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 – Stratus Grigio 12×24 Porcelain Tile Natural Rectified
Important Advisory
Always follow the product manufacturer’s instructions, local building codes, and recognized industry standards (ANSI A108/A118 and TCNA). Verify substrate suitability, movement accommodation, and waterproofing/drainage where required.
Step 1: Layout & Planning
- Confirm the substrate is clean, dry, structurally sound, and flat within tolerances for the 12×24 format.
- Plan the layout by dry-fitting tiles; center the design and avoid small perimeter cuts where possible.
- Blend tiles from multiple boxes to evenly distribute any shade or tone variation.
- Select a joint width appropriate for rectified edges and the pattern; 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 and comb with an appropriate notched trowel; back-butter larger tiles as needed to promote full contact.
- Set tiles with a slight sliding motion to collapse ridges and achieve the coverage required by ANSI/TCNA for the application and location.
- Use a tile leveling system if helpful to minimize lippage in the 12×24 format.
- Allow mortar to cure per manufacturer guidance before grouting or light traffic.
Step 3: Cutting
- Cut with a wet saw using a premium diamond blade rated for porcelain.
- Mark cuts carefully, support the tile fully, and feed steadily 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 the manufacturer’s instructions 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 suitable for porcelain; avoid acids and harsh abrasives.
- Use entry mats and protective pads to minimize tracked grit and scratching.
- Follow grout and setting material manufacturers’ maintenance recommendations; reseal cementitious grout if advised.
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.
