{"product_id":"12x24-black-basalt-honed-tile","title":"12x24 Black Basalt Honed Tile","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Basalt 12\" x 24\" Honed Natural Stone Tile\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers a refined architectural surface through genuine volcanic stone. Its deep charcoal-to-black coloring, fine-grained structure, and smooth honed finish create a quiet, monolithic appearance suited to contemporary, minimalist, industrial, and modern organic interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormed as molten lava cooled and solidified, basalt is naturally dense and durable. Subtle tonal movement, occasional mineral markings, and small natural pores distinguish it from uniformly printed porcelain. The honed finish produces a smooth, low-sheen surface that softly absorbs light rather than creating a glossy reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe versatile 12\" x 24\" format works across floors, walls, fireplace surrounds, bathrooms, commercial interiors, and properly designed exterior installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Property\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValue \/ Specification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenuine Natural Basalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStone Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFine-Grained Volcanic Stone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\" x 24\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/8\" \/ Approximately 10 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHoned\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurface Character\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmooth, Low-Sheen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDark Gray, Charcoal, and Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge Detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSawn Stone Edge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade Variation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Stone Variation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage per Tile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 2.00 sq. ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM087\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResidential and commercial floors and walls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExterior Suitability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproved with proper installation and slip evaluation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWet-Area Suitability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproved when properly sealed and installed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit of Sale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePiece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKitchen, hallway, foyer, and living-area floors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBathroom floors and walls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShower walls and steam-shower surrounds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKitchen and bar backsplashes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFireplace surrounds and hearth-facing applications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeature walls and architectural cladding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRetail, restaurant, hotel, and office interiors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExterior walls and properly designed exterior floors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePool and spa surrounds where the finish meets project-specific requirements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe smooth honed surface does not have a published wet slip-resistance rating. Confirm suitability before using it on shower floors, pool decks, ramps, uncovered patios, or other wet walking surfaces. A flamed or flamed-and-brushed basalt finish generally provides more texture for exterior flooring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant: Natural Basalt Moisture and Sealing Protocol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasalt can darken temporarily or develop edge discoloration when exposed to mortar and grout moisture. Test the complete setting, sealing, and grouting system before beginning the installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspect all tiles before installation and reject pieces with unacceptable damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry-lay material from several cartons to distribute natural color differences, pores, and mineral markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstall over a clean, flat, stable, and properly prepared substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a polymer-modified Large and Heavy Tile mortar meeting ANSI A118.4 or A118.15 and approved for natural basalt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect the mortar color consistently and test it on spare material to evaluate any visible darkening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirectionally trowel the mortar and back-butter tiles as necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObtain at least 80% mortar contact in dry interior areas and 95% in wet or exterior installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriodically remove a tile during installation to verify mortar transfer and coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a grout-joint width appropriate for actual tile calibration, substrate conditions, and installer recommendations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply a penetrating natural-stone sealer before grouting when required by the selected sealing system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTest grout on spare material to evaluate staining, scratching, and picture-frame discoloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse grout suitable for natural stone and the intended installation environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstall showers and other wet areas over a complete waterproofing system. Sealing the stone does not waterproof the assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExterior installations require proper slope, drainage, flashing, movement accommodation, and freeze-thaw-rated setting materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInclude perimeter and field movement joints according to TCNA EJ171 and applicable construction requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWet-cut using a suitable diamond blade and proper protection from respirable crystalline-silica dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder approximately 10–15% additional material for cuts, natural variation, breakage, and future repairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSealing Recommendations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a penetrating or impregnating sealer approved for honed basalt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTest the sealer on spare material before treating the complete installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA natural-look sealer provides stain protection with minimal color change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA color-enhancing sealer will deepen the charcoal and black tones and may create a permanently darker appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove all excess sealer from the surface before it dries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResealing frequency depends on exposure, traffic, cleaning methods, and the selected product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean with warm water and a neutral-pH cleaner formulated for natural stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse microfiber cloths, soft mops, or non-abrasive nylon brushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid vinegar, acidic cleaners, bleach, abrasive powders, and aggressive degreasers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove spills promptly, particularly oil, grease, wine, cosmetics, and strongly pigmented liquids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrevent gritty debris from accumulating on floors, where it may scratch the honed surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not apply waxes or topical coatings unless specifically approved for basalt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect the stone to appear temporarily darker when wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspect exterior and wet-area installations periodically for failed sealant, open joints, or moisture intrusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAesthetic Inspiration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern minimalism, urban industrial, Japanese contemporary, and architectural brutalism\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor Character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep charcoal, smoky gray, and soft black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurface Character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth, dense, and low-sheen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisual Advantage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creates a calm, continuous surface with less graphic movement than heavily veined stone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Layouts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight stack, one-third offset, vertical stack, and grid pattern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplementary Materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e White oak, walnut, concrete, brushed steel, creamy limestone, and clear glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplementary Metals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matte black, gunmetal, brushed stainless steel, aged bronze, and polished chrome\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Grout Colors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charcoal or dark gray for continuity; medium gray for subtle definition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Black Basalt natural stone or porcelain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is genuine natural basalt, an igneous rock formed as molten lava cooled and solidified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the honed surface textured?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Honed basalt has a smooth, low-sheen surface. It should not be described as splitface, sculptural, high-relief, or 3D.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Black Basalt require sealing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSealing is recommended, particularly before grouting and in wet, exterior, or stain-prone locations. Always test the selected sealer because enhancing products may darken the stone considerably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be used on floors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Basalt is dense and durable, making it suitable for properly designed residential and commercial floors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be installed outdoors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, with appropriate exterior mortar, slope, drainage, movement joints, and substrate preparation. The honed finish must also be evaluated for wet slip resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be installed in a shower?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The supplier lists wet-area and steam-shower applications when the stone is properly sealed and installed over an approved waterproofing system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be used on a shower floor or pool deck?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly after confirming the honed surface meets project-specific slip requirements. A textured basalt finish is generally preferable for frequently wet exterior walking surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill every tile be completely black?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Natural basalt commonly ranges from dark gray to charcoal-black and may contain small pores, subtle mineral markings, and slight tonal differences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does basalt sometimes darken around the edges?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoisture from mortar or grout can temporarily darken the stone or create picture-frame discoloration. 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