Daltile Stone Attache - Haut Monde - Empire Black - 12 x 24 - Matte
For the Haut Monde line, Empire Black uses deep charcoal and black with fine mineral movement rather than bold veining. The surface remains dark and substantial without reading as a flat solid.
The rectangle balances visual scale with flexibility in aligned or limited-offset patterns. The 12 x 24 option creates a flexible rectangular layout. Approve color from actual tile rather than one sample.
Buyer-Relevant Size, Finish, and Performance Details
- Matte Empire Black finish with V3 high variation and deep charcoal and black with fine mineral movement.
- Nominal 12 x 24 format; actual dimensions are 11-5/8 x 23-3/8 inches.
- Packaged at 15.12 sq. ft. per carton with 8 tiles per carton.
- Test data lists less than 0.5 percent water absorption, breaking strength over 275 pounds, MOHS 8 hardness, and chemical resistance.
- For dry and wet level interior floors in matte, walls, backsplashes, and countertops; confirm exterior conditions separately.
- TruEdge rectified edges and wear rating 4 support residential and commercial use.
Installation Notes and Suitable Applications
Because the tile exceeds 15 inches, plan substrate flatness, mortar coverage, and offsets. In staggered layouts, overlap should not exceed 33 percent. Use a 1/8-inch joint normally and 3/16 inch for long staggered or modular layouts. Confirm drainage, moisture, traffic, slip-resistance, and intended-use requirements for the jobsite before work begins. Review final application conditions, layout direction, and grout planning with the installer before materials are ordered.
For projects needing a flexible rectangular layout, the product provides a dark sandstone look on durable porcelain. Review jobsite conditions and actual tile before ordering.
