Product Overview
Florim Biotech Crema Stone Nat 24" x 48" Porcelain Tile (60 cm x 120 cm) is an architectural Italian porcelain slab manufactured by Florim as part of the advanced Biotech collection. Inspired by warm limestone and sedimentary stone, the Crema Stone colorway presents a soothing palette of warm cream, ivory, soft beige, and subtle, natural stone veining.
Finished in Florim’s refined Nat (Naturale / Matte) surface, this 24x48 large-format slab (~8 sq. ft. per panel) offers a tactile, non-reflective finish engineered with eco-conscious industrial manufacturing processes. Its expansive size reduces grout line frequency, making it an ideal choice for primary bathroom floors, walk-in shower walls, open-concept living room floors, kitchen areas, and modern commercial spaces.
Technical Specifications
| Technical Property |
Value / Specification |
Standard / Compliance |
| Manufacturer / Brand |
Florim (Made in Italy) |
Certified B Corp Manufacturer |
| Collection / Series |
Biotech Collection |
Eco-Engineered Natural Stone Look |
| Colorway |
Crema Stone (Warm Cream, Ivory & Soft Beige Veining) |
Moderate Organic Variation (V2-V3) |
| Nominal Format |
24" x 48" (~60 cm x 120 cm / 8 Sq. Ft. per Slab) |
Rectified Large-Format Slab |
| Thickness |
Approx. 9.0 mm / 10.0 mm (Standard Body Profile) |
High-Density Color-Body Porcelain |
| Surface Finish |
Naturale / Matte (Non-Glare Tactile Finish) |
R10 / DCOF ≥ 0.42 |
| Edge Detail |
Precision Rectified Edges |
Allows Micro-Grout Joints (1/16" to 1/8") |
| Material Type |
Fine Vitrified Italian Porcelain Stoneware |
Impervious High-Density Ceramic |
| Water Absorption |
≤ 0.08% (Impervious) |
ISO 10545-3 / ASTM C373 |
| Slip Resistance |
Matte Finish (R10 / DCOF ≥ 0.42) |
ANSI A137.1 / DIN 51130 |
| Applications |
Primary Bathroom Floors & Walls, Walk-in Shower Enclosures, Fireplace Surrounds, Living Area Floors, Commercial Spaces |
Interior Floors & Vertical Wall Surfaces |
Recommended Applications
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Primary Bathroom & Living Area Floors: The Naturale (Matte) finish provides certified foot traction (R10 / DCOF ≥ 0.42) and a velvety tactile feel, making it a safe, comfortable option for wet main bathroom floors and open-concept residential living areas.
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Full-Height Shower Walls & Feature Surrounds: Creates a warm, tranquil stone-look backdrop inside full-height shower enclosures and behind freestanding tubs with minimal grout lines across 4-foot spans.
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Fireplace Surrounds & Feature Breasts: Non-combustible vitrified porcelain resists thermal shock and high temperatures without etching, cracking, or discoloring over time.
Installation & Handling Guidelines
⚠️ CRITICAL WARNING: OVERSIZED SLAB PROTOCOL
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Leveling Clip System Required: Installers must use a mechanical tile leveling clip system along joint lines during setting to pull adjacent slab edges flush and eliminate lippage across 48-inch spans.
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Thinset Mortar Selection: Set using a high-performance, polymer-modified Large & Heavy Tile (LFT) thinset specified for porcelain slabs (ANSI A118.4 or ANSI A118.15 like MAPEI® Ultraflex LFT White or LATICRETE® Multimax Lite White).
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Mortar Back-Butter Technique: Comb mortar directionally on the substrate AND back-butter each 24x48 panel to guarantee 95%+ solid mortar coverage indoors and 100% coverage in wet shower zones.
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Running Bond Offset Rule: If installing in a staggered layout, TCNA standards recommend offsetting joints by no more than 33% (approx. 16 inches) rather than a 50% half-brick bond to minimize tile bow lippage.
Professional Recommendations
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Dry Lay & Shade Blending: The Biotech Crema Stone graphic carries subtle organic veining. Unbox and dry-lay slabs before final setting to balance cream, ivory, and beige tones across the space.
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Grout Color Strategy: Pair with a warm ivory, light beige, or soft warm white high-performance grout (such as MAPEI® Ultracolor Plus FA in Biscuit or Warm Gray) to make tile joints blend seamlessly into the stone background.
Care & Maintenance
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Routine Cleaning: Clean easily using warm water and a neutral pH porcelain floor cleaner. The non-porous matte surface naturally resists soap scum, water spots, and foot traffic marks.
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100% Acid & Stain Proof: Impervious vitrified porcelain stoneware (< 0.08% water absorption) protects against cosmetic acids, hair dyes, oils, wine, and household cleaning chemicals.
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Zero Sealing Required: Unlike natural cream limestone or travertine, glazed Italian porcelain is non-porous and never requires sealers, topical waxes, or impregnating treatments over its lifespan.
Design Profile
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Aesthetic Inspiration: Natural Warm Limestone, Warm Organic Modernism, Biophilic Spa Design, Quiet Luxury.
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Visual Synergy: Pairs beautifully with matte black, brushed bronze, or warm brass plumbing fixtures, warm oak or walnut cabinetry, and cream or linen textiles.
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System Cohesion: Part of the Florim Biotech collection, designed to coordinate across complementary natural stone shades and coordinating trim options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Florim Biotech collection unique?
The Biotech series integrates sustainable manufacturing principles with high-definition digital printing, capturing the authentic texture, depth, and organic appeal of natural stone while offering the durability and stain resistance of porcelain.
Is Florim Biotech Crema Stone Nat 24x48 suitable for shower floors?
While excellent for main bathroom floors and shower walls, standard shower pans with central point drains typically require smaller mosaics to conform to multi-directional slopes. However, 24x48 slabs work exceptionally well on shower floors utilizing linear trench drains.
Does this limestone-look porcelain slab require sealers?
No. Florim porcelain stoneware is vitrified and non-porous (< 0.08% absorption), requiring zero sealers or topical waxes over its lifespan.
