Daltile Stone Attache - Haut Monde - Empire Black - 24 x 24 - Matte
Empire Black is defined by deep charcoal and black with fine mineral movement. Its matte finish limits glare, while the surface remains dark and substantial without reading as a flat solid.
The large square creates an orderly grid with fewer joints than smaller formats. The 24 x 24 format emphasizes an orderly large-square layout. V3 variation can create noticeable piece-to-piece shifts.
Matte Sandstone Character and Verified Specifications
- Empire Black color code HM06; deep charcoal and black with fine mineral movement.
- Nominal 24 x 24 format; actual dimensions are 23-3/8 x 23-3/8 inches.
- Packaged at 15.20 sq. ft. per carton with 4 tiles per carton.
- Verified performance includes water absorption below 0.5 percent, breaking strength above 275 pounds, MOHS 8 hardness, and chemical resistance.
- For dry interior floors, wet level interior floors in matte, walls, backsplashes, and countertops; review exterior conditions separately.
- TruEdge rectified edges and wear rating 4 support residential and commercial use.
Layout, Installation, and Use
Plan this large square around substrate flatness, mortar coverage, handling, and layout. Use a 1/8-inch joint for standard installation and 3/16 inch in modular layouts; latex-modified thin-set is recommended. 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.
Use this format when the project needs an orderly large-square layout; it provides a dark sandstone look on durable porcelain. Verify installed-area requirements before setting.
