Ceratec Pavé Wall Dolmen 1120 Corda Matte Porcelain Tile 4" x 18"

A backsplash or a shower wall is looked at up close every day, so the colour, the sheen and the grout line count for more than they do on a floor. Pavé Wall Dolmen 1120 Corda is made for that wall.

In simple terms: Pavé Wall Dolmen 1120 Corda is a 4x18 stone look porcelain tile for walls only, such as backsplashes, feature walls and shower walls.

It is the matte finish in 1120 Corda from the Ceratec Pavé Wall Dolmen range.

The actual size is 4.3" x 17.7" (110 x 450 mm). It is 10.5 mm thick. The body is coloured to match the surface, so a chip shows less than it would on a white-body tile. The spec sheet lists water absorption below 0.5%. It is frost resistant. Shade variation is V2, slight. It is made in Italy. Porcelain is fired dense, so it handles water, spills and daily foot traffic and the tile itself never needs sealing.

It suits kitchen backsplashes, feature walls, bathroom and shower walls and tub surrounds. Pick it for walls only; for a floor, choose a tile that is listed for floors.

Each box holds 24 pieces and covers 12.69 sq ft, so a 30 sq ft kitchen backsplash takes 3 boxes, and that still leaves about 10% extra for cuts and spares. For every 100 sq ft, plan on 9 boxes with the 10% extra included.

It is listed for walls only, so do not put it on a floor, including a shower floor.

In this size, Pavé Wall Dolmen also comes in 1124 Bianco, 1122 Fumo and 1121 Savana. For edges, Ceratec recommends a 1/2" trim profile.

Our own crews install it, so the people who measure the job are the people who answer for it. See Ceratec Pavé Wall Dolmen 1120 Corda in person at our Mississauga showroom (700 Dundas St E, Unit 3-4, 905-277-2227) or our Barrie showroom (112 Saunders Rd, Units 1-4, 705-726-2272).