Product Overview
Florim Classici Calacatta Gold Glossy 48" x 48" Porcelain Slab Tile (120 cm x 120 cm) is a grand-format, luxury Italian porcelain slab manufactured by Florim (part of the prestigious I Classici di Rex collection). Inspired by rare Italian Calacatta Oro marble, this tile features a crisp alabaster white field woven with dramatic warm gold, taupe, and subtle pewter-grey veining.
Factory-finished with a high-reflection Glossy (Polished) glaze, this square 48x48 slab format (covering 16 sq. ft. per panel) creates expansive, light-reflective surfaces with minimal grout line interruption. It brings timeless Italian opulence to high-end master suites, main living floors, fireplace surrounds, and commercial lobbies.
Technical Specifications
| Technical Property |
Value / Specification |
Standard / Compliance |
| Manufacturer / Brand |
Florim (Made in Italy) |
Certified B Corp Manufacturer |
| Collection / Series |
Classici Collection (formerly I Classici di Rex) |
Italian Calacatta Oro Marble Look |
| Colorway / Style |
Calacatta Gold (Alabaster White / Gold & Taupe Veining) |
Moderate Organic Variation (V3) |
| Nominal Format |
48" x 48" (~120 cm x 120 cm / 16 Sq. Ft. per Slab) |
Rectified Grand Square Slab |
| Thickness |
Approx. 9.0 mm / 10.0 mm (Standard Body) |
High-Density Color-Body Porcelain |
| Surface Finish |
Glossy / Polished (High Mirror Reflection) |
Mirror Reflective / Smooth Finish |
| 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 |
Polished Finish (Standard Low Slip Resistance when wet) |
Ideal for Walls & Dry Low-Traffic Floors |
| Applications |
Master Bathroom Walls, Foyer & Living Floors, Fireplace Surrounds, Vanity Backdrops, Luxury Commercial Spaces |
Vertical Walls & Low-Traffic Dry Floors |
Recommended Applications
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Foyers & Grand Living Floors: Creates a dramatic, continuous marble-look floor field that reflects natural light across living areas and grand entryways.
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Master Suite Bathroom & Shower Walls: Delivers full-height marble slab elegance for shower enclosures, tub surrounds, and vanity feature walls without the high maintenance of real natural stone.
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Fireplace Surrounds & Chimney Breasts: Offers a heat-resistant, non-combustible focal point that will not discolor or etch from heat or smoke.
Installation & Handling Guidelines
⚠️ CRITICAL WARNING: GRAND-FORMAT POLISHED SLAB PROTOCOL
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Suction Cup Handling & Multi-Person Lift: Each 48x48 panel covers 16 sq. ft. Two installers equipped with professional vacuum suction handles are required to set each slab safely without chipping corners.
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Leveling Clip System Required: Installers must use a mechanical tile leveling clip system along joint lines during setting to eliminate lippage and guarantee flush transitions across adjacent square edges.
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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 or LATICRETE® Multimax Lite).
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Mortar Back-Butter Technique: Comb mortar directionally on the substrate AND back-butter each 48x48 panel to ensure 95%+ solid mortar coverage indoors and 100% coverage in wet shower zones.
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Protect the Polished Surface: Use non-marking rubber floats and clean tools during installation. Avoid abrasive sponges that could scratch the polished glossy glaze during grout cleanup.
Professional Recommendations
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Dry Lay & Vein Direction: Unbox and dry-lay slabs prior to final setting to align gold and taupe veining directionally across the room field.
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Grout Color Strategy: Pair with a bright white or ultra-light warm grey high-performance grout (such as MAPEI® Ultracolor Plus FA in White or Frost) to make joint lines blend into the marble matrix.
Care & Maintenance
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Routine Cleaning: Clean using warm water and a neutral pH porcelain cleaner with a microfiber mop or cloth. Avoid oil-based soaps or wax cleaners that leave a dull film over polished surfaces.
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100% Acid & Stain Proof: Impervious vitrified porcelain (< 0.08% absorption) protects against wine, citrus juices, makeup, oils, and household cleaning chemicals.
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Zero Sealing Required: Unlike natural Calacatta Oro marble, glazed Italian porcelain is non-porous and never requires sealers, topical waxes, or re-polishing treatments.
Design Profile
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Aesthetic Inspiration: Classic Italian Opulence, Neoclassical Modernism, High-End Luxury Spa.
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Visual Pairing: Pairs seamlessly with polished brass, unlacquered bronze, or chrome plumbing fixtures, rich walnut or white lacquer cabinetry, and warm cream textiles.
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System Cohesion: Part of Florim's Classici collection, coordinating with companion sizes (e.g., 24x48, 32x71, mosaics) and matte finishes within the series.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the advantage of 48x48 Calacatta Gold porcelain over real Calacatta marble?
Real Calacatta Oro marble is extremely soft, porous, and prone to acid etching, staining, and scratching. Florim's vitrified porcelain provides the exact visual depth of natural Calacatta stone but is 100% stain-proof, scratch-resistant, and requires zero sealing.
Is Florim Classici Calacatta Gold Glossy safe for walk-in shower floors?
Polished glossy porcelain can become slippery when wet. While it is an exceptional choice for shower walls, a matte finish or smaller mosaic format is recommended for walk-in shower floors.
Does this marble-look porcelain tile require sealers?
No. Florim porcelain stoneware is vitrified and non-porous (< 0.08% absorption), requiring no sealers or topical waxes over its lifespan.
