{"product_id":"msi-arterra-zement-blanco-24-48-2-cm-porcelain-paver","title":"MSI Arterra Zement Blanco 24\" × 48\" × 2 cm Porcelain Paver","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMSI Arterra® Zement Blanco 24\" × 48\" × 2 cm Porcelain Paver\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers the clean architectural appearance of pale poured concrete in a durable exterior-rated porcelain format. Its cool white background features soft, cloudy tonal movement, creating a contemporary surface without the maintenance and inconsistencies associated with poured concrete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oversized \u003cstrong\u003e24\" × 48\" format\u003c\/strong\u003e reduces visual interruption and produces a spacious, streamlined appearance across patios, pool surrounds, terraces, walkways, courtyards, and rooftop installations. A textured matte surface enhances traction in exterior and wet environments, while the light coloration absorbs less heat than darker pavers in direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTechnical Property\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue \/ Specification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMSI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCollection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArterra® Porcelain Pavers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZement Blanco\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer SKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLPAVNZEMBLA2448\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePorcelain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVisual Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConcrete\/Cement Look\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24\" × 48\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 0.79\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTextured Matte\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExterior-rated surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCool 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assembly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe installer should select the method based on drainage, substrate, climate, expected loads, elevation, and applicable construction requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Handling Guidelines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT: LARGE, HEAVY 24\" × 48\" PAVER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach paver covers approximately eight square feet and weighs about 77 pounds. Two-person handling and professional installation are strongly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspect Before Installation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Examine every paver for damage, shade, surface markings, and dimensional consistency before setting it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend the V3 Variation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open multiple packages and distribute lighter, darker, and more heavily clouded pieces throughout the installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate Preparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The base must be stable, properly compacted, correctly sloped, and capable of supporting the expected loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exterior installations must direct water away from buildings and prevent trapped moisture beneath the pavers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMortar-Set Applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use an exterior-rated polymer-modified Large and Heavy Tile mortar approved for porcelain pavers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMortar Coverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Back-butter the paver and achieve at least 95% mortar coverage for exterior bonded installations. Avoid unsupported voids and hollow areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry-Laid Applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use properly graded, compacted base materials and follow regional hardscape requirements. Do not place the paver directly over unstable soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePedestal Systems:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a system engineered for the paver dimensions, weight, anticipated wind exposure, elevation, and live loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoint Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain consistent joints suitable for the installation system. Pedestal and dry-laid installations generally require open drainage joints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement Accommodation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Include perimeter and field movement joints following TCNA EJ171 and applicable construction standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use wet-cutting or an appropriate score-and-snap method. MSI advises against dry cutting with power tools because of silica-dust exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder Allowance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add approximately 10% for straight layouts and 15% for complex layouts, extensive cuts, or future repairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePool-Area Considerations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirm that the completed surface meets applicable local slip-resistance requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain the required deck slope so water drains away from the pool and surrounding structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse setting materials, grout, drainage components, and movement joints rated for exterior wet environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight-colored pavers generally remain more comfortable in direct sunlight than dark porcelain, but surface temperature still varies with weather and sun exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTest pool-treatment chemicals and cleaning products on spare material before widespread use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweep or rinse regularly to remove dirt, sand, leaves, and organic residue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean with warm water and a neutral-pH porcelain cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a soft nylon brush for textured areas and persistent surface residue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid waxes, oily soaps, and film-forming cleaners that may reduce traction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePorcelain normally does not require sealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCement-based grout or jointing material may require sealing according to its manufacturer’s instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove spills promptly, particularly oil, grease, rust-producing metal objects, and strongly pigmented materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid placing a high-pressure washer nozzle directly against open joints or edge-support materials.\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:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contemporary minimalism, modern industrial, coastal modern, and resort-style outdoor design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor Character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool white with soft gray-beige clouding and understated cement movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisual Advantage:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 24\" × 48\" dimensions create fewer joints and a cleaner architectural rhythm than smaller pavers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplementary Materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black steel, natural teak, white oak, pale gravel, smooth stucco, concrete, and architectural greenery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplementary Colors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charcoal, warm taupe, sand, sage green, pale wood, and matte black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Joint Colors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool light gray creates a continuous surface; medium gray provides stronger rectangular 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 Zement Blanco natural stone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a 2 cm porcelain paver engineered to reproduce the softly clouded appearance of light-colored concrete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the manufacturer SKU?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MSI item number is \u003cstrong\u003eLPAVNZEMBLA2448\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many pavers are included in one package?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 24\" × 48\" format is generally supplied as one paver covering approximately eight square feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be installed around a swimming pool?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. MSI promotes the exterior-rated texture for pool surrounds and other wet exterior areas. The completed installation must still satisfy local slip, drainage, and construction requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the paver be installed over gravel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it may be used in properly designed gravel or stepping-stone installations over a stable and adequately prepared base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be installed on pedestals?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, when the pedestal assembly is engineered for the paver’s dimensions, weight, elevation, wind exposure, and expected loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it require sealing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe porcelain surface normally does not require sealing. 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