Product Overview

Argenta Core Snow 30" x 30" Porcelain Tile delivers the understated character of poured concrete in a warm, softly colored large-format surface. Made in Spain by Argenta Cerámica, its subtle tonal movement and refined matte finish create a calm architectural backdrop for contemporary residential and commercial interiors.

The expansive 30" x 30" square format reduces the number of grout joints, helping floors and walls appear cleaner, wider, and more continuous. The Snow colorway is best described as a warm off-white or pale beige—not a stark, bright white—making it easy to coordinate with wood, stone, metal, and neutral cabinetry.

Rectified edges support narrow, consistent grout joints, while 16 individual graphic faces help prevent an overly repetitive installation. Argenta identifies Core Snow as a matte, unglazed porcelain floor tile in a nominal 75 x 75 cm format. 

Technical Specifications

Dimensions and coverage are nominal. Actual caliber, shade, and packaging should be verified before installation.

Recommended Applications

• Living and Dining Areas: Creates a clean, continuous floor with the understated character of architectural concrete.

• Kitchen Floors: Provides a durable, low-maintenance foundation that coordinates easily with wood, white, taupe, or dark cabinetry.

• Bathroom Floors and Walls: Produces a calming, contemporary surface across main bathroom floors, vanity walls, and shower walls.

• Entryways and Hallways: Handles active residential areas while preserving a refined, minimalist appearance.

• Commercial Interiors: Suitable for appropriate retail, office, hospitality, and reception-area installations.

• Large Feature Walls: The oversized square format creates a dramatic monolithic effect with fewer visible grout lines.

Installation and Handling Guidelines

Important: Large-Format Porcelain Installation

• Inspect Before Installation: Confirm the tile’s color, caliber, finish, and condition before cutting or setting.

• Blend Multiple Boxes: Mix tiles from several boxes to distribute the 16 graphic faces and subtle tonal variation evenly.

• Prepare a Flat Substrate: Large-format porcelain requires a clean, rigid, and exceptionally flat installation surface to minimize lippage.

• Use Large-and-Heavy-Tile Mortar: Select a high-performance mortar approved for large-format porcelain and the intended substrate.

• Apply Mortar Correctly: Comb mortar in one direction and back-butter each tile to achieve the coverage required for the application.

• Use Leveling Assistance: A tile-leveling system can help control lippage, but it does not replace proper substrate preparation.

• Maintain Grout Joints: Rectified edges allow narrow joints, but tiles should never be installed directly against one another. Follow the tile and grout manufacturers’ minimum joint recommendations.

• Include Movement Joints: Provide movement accommodation around perimeters and throughout the installation according to applicable tile-industry standards.

• Plan the Layout: Dry-plan the installation before setting to avoid narrow perimeter cuts and maintain balanced visual proportions.

• Use Suitable Wet-Area Preparation: Shower walls and bathroom floors require the appropriate waterproofing or moisture-management system beneath the tile.

Care and Maintenance

• Sweep or vacuum regularly to remove grit and loose debris.

• Clean with warm water and a neutral-pH tile cleaner.

• Avoid waxes, oil-based cleaners, or products that leave a surface film.

• Clean spills promptly and follow the grout manufacturer’s maintenance recommendations.

• Porcelain tile itself does not normally require sealing; cement-based grout may benefit from sealing unless a nonporous grout is used.

Design Profile

• Style: Contemporary, minimalist, industrial, Scandinavian, Japandi, and quiet luxury.

• Visual Character: Soft cement movement in a warm off-white or pale beige color.

• Format Advantage: The 30" square format minimizes grout lines and creates a more expansive architectural appearance.

• Coordinating Materials: White oak, walnut, limestone, travertine, terrazzo, black metal, and brushed stainless steel.

• Coordinating Colors: Warm white, taupe, charcoal, sage green, sand, and natural wood tones.

• Recommended Grout: A closely coordinated warm-white or light-beige grout creates the most continuous appearance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Argenta Core Snow white or beige?

Core Snow is a warm off-white with pale beige or ivory undertones. It is softer and warmer than a pure, bright white tile.

Does Core Snow resemble marble or concrete?

Core Snow has a subtle concrete or cement-inspired appearance, not a marble pattern. Its quiet movement creates the look of a refined architectural surface.

Is this tile glazed or unglazed?

Argenta classifies Core Snow 75 x 75 cm as unglazed porcelain with a matte finish.

Can Core Snow be installed on floors and walls?

Yes. It is primarily manufactured as a floor tile but may also be installed on structurally suitable walls capable of supporting large-format porcelain.

Can it be used on shower walls?

Yes. The tile is suitable for shower walls when installed over a properly prepared and waterproofed substrate.

Is the 30" x 30" tile recommended for shower floors?

The large format is generally not ideal for conventional sloped shower floors because it is difficult to form the required pitch toward the drain. Smaller coordinating tiles or mosaics are usually more suitable.

How much does one tile cover?

Each tile covers approximately 6.055 square feet. Two tiles provide approximately 12.11 square feet per box.

Does Core Snow require sealing?

The porcelain tile generally does not require sealing. Cement-based grout may require sealing depending on the selected grout system.

What does “rectified” mean?

Rectified tiles are mechanically finished to produce precise edges and consistent dimensions. This allows narrower, more uniform grout joints when the tiles are professionally installed.