Daltile Stone Attache - Haut Monde - Empire Black - 24 x 48 - Matte
Empire Black combines deep charcoal and black with fine mineral movement in a restrained sandstone pattern. The matte finish keeps the surface dark and substantial without reading as a flat solid.
The broad rectangle reduces grout lines and lets the fine grain read across a larger field. In this 24 x 48 format, the color acts as a deep-contrast matte neutral. Review several pieces because Haut Monde has a V3 high shade-variation rating.
Sandstone Detail and Porcelain Performance
- Fine-grain sandstone look in deep charcoal and black with fine mineral movement.
- Nominal 24 x 48 format; actual dimensions are 23-3/8 x 46-15/16 inches.
- Packaged at 15.26 sq. ft. per carton with 2 tiles per carton.
- Published results show water absorption under 0.5 percent, breaking strength above 275 pounds, MOHS 8 hardness, and chemical resistance.
- For dry and wet level interior floors in matte, plus walls, backsplashes, and countertops; verify exterior requirements separately.
- TruEdge rectified edges and wear rating 4 support residential and commercial use.
Installation and Project Planning
This large format needs a flat substrate, full mortar coverage, careful handling, and a planned layout. For staggered layouts, overlap should not exceed 33 percent. Use a 1/8-inch joint for standard layouts and 3/16 inch for long staggered or 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.
This option pairs a broad, continuous tile field with a dark sandstone look on durable porcelain. Confirm final color from actual material.
