Timeless Ivory 12×24 Porcelain Tile Natural Rectified
Soft and versatile, Timeless Ivory brings a warm neutral look to modern and classic spaces alike. The 12×24 format minimizes grout lines for a smooth, streamlined appearance, while rectified edges enable tight, consistent joints. Its natural finish offers an understated, easy-to-coordinate surface across a range of interiors.
Crafted in durable porcelain, this tile balances design flexibility with everyday practicality for kitchens, baths, living areas, and commercial wall applications. Frost resistance extends the look to exterior facades in freeze–thaw climates. Use Timeless Ivory on its own for clean minimalism or pair it with coordinating trims and mosaics to build layered architectural detail.
Designed with performance in mind, Timeless Ivory provides a PEI 4 wear rating and a DCOF value of 0.42, supporting confident use on interior level floors. Its low-maintenance surface makes upkeep simple in busy households and light commercial settings.
Features
- Porcelain body for durability and easy care
- Color: Ivory
- Finish: Natural
- Edge: Rectified for precise, narrow grout joints
- Size: 12×24 large-format tile
- PEI 4 wear rating
- DCOF: 0.42
- Frost resistant for freeze–thaw exterior wall applications
- Coverage: 13.56 sq. ft. per box | 7 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 – Timeless Ivory 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
- Verify the substrate is clean, dry, structurally sound, and flat within tolerances for large-format tile.
- Dry-lay and center the layout to balance cuts and minimize small slivers at perimeters.
- Blend tiles from multiple boxes to distribute any shade or pattern variation.
- Use appropriate spacers and a joint width suitable for rectified tile; include movement joints per TCNA EJ171.
Step 2: Tile Installation
- Use a polymer-modified thin-set mortar approved for porcelain and large-format tiles.
- Key mortar into the substrate, comb with an appropriate notched trowel, and back-butter tiles as needed to improve coverage.
- Set tiles with a slight back-and-forth motion to collapse ridges and achieve proper bond; target coverage per industry requirements for the application and location.
- Use a leveling system when needed to help minimize lippage on large-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 designed for porcelain.
- Mark cuts carefully and support the tile fully to reduce chipping.
- Ease sharp cut edges as needed at exposed transitions.
Step 4: Joint Filling
- Select a grout suitable for porcelain and the chosen joint width; follow manufacturer instructions for mixing and application.
- 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 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; reseal cementitious grout if recommended.
Disclaimer
Installation should be performed by qualified professionals. Confirm 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.
