Product Overview

MSI Arterra® Zement Blanco 36" × 36" × 2 cm Porcelain Paver delivers a clean, contemporary concrete aesthetic in an oversized square format engineered for exterior residential surfaces. Its cool-white background includes soft, cloudy tonal movement that adds depth without disrupting the paver’s minimalist architectural character.

The substantial 36" × 36" format covers nine square feet with a single piece, reducing the number of joints across patios, pool surrounds, walkways, terraces, courtyards, and modern landscape designs. An exterior-rated matte texture enhances wet-area traction, while the pale surface absorbs less solar heat than darker pavers.

Correct Shopify Metafields

If your Shopify product price is entered per piece, calculate the square-foot price as:

Piece price ÷ 9 = price per sq. ft.

Technical Specifications

MSI confirms the 36" × 36" format, 2 cm thickness, matte finish, LPAVNZEMBLA3636 SKU, V3 variation, PEI 4 rating, and DCOF above 0.42. MSI Zement Blanco

Packaging data lists one 86.46-pound paver per package, nine square feet per piece, and 26 pieces per pallet. Packaging specifications

Recommended Applications

• Residential Patios: Creates a clean, uninterrupted surface with substantially fewer joints than smaller paver formats.

• Pool Surrounds: The textured exterior surface and pale coloration make it well suited to properly designed residential pool decks.

• Courtyards and Terraces: Produces a large-scale architectural grid for contemporary outdoor spaces.

• Walkways: Suitable over a properly prepared and drained base using an approved exterior installation system.

• Rooftops and Balconies: May be installed with an engineered pedestal system rated for the paver’s dimensions and weight.

• Gravel Landscapes: Works effectively as an oversized stepping paver surrounded by pale gravel, dark stone, or decorative aggregate.

• Covered Outdoor Living Areas: Coordinates with black metal, concrete, wood, stucco, and architectural landscaping.

Do not specify this product for commercial flooring or vehicular traffic without written approval from MSI and the installation-system manufacturer.

Installation Methods

Depending on site conditions, the paver may be:

• Mortar-set over a properly prepared concrete slab

• Dry-laid over a compacted aggregate and sand base

• Installed as a stepping paver over a stabilized landscape base

• Installed on an engineered pedestal system

• Incorporated into an approved rooftop or balcony assembly

The correct method depends on drainage, climate, substrate, elevation, expected loads, and local construction requirements.

Installation & Handling Guidelines

⚠️ IMPORTANT: OVERSIZED 86-POUND PAVER

Each paver weighs approximately 86.46 pounds. Two-person or mechanical handling is recommended to prevent injury, edge damage, cracking, and uncontrolled placement.

• Inspect Before Installation: Confirm the color, dimensions, surface, edges, and condition of every paver before setting it.

• Blend the V3 Variation: Arrange pieces from multiple pallets or packages to distribute the natural-looking cloudy tonal differences.

• Base Preparation: Construct a stable, compacted, properly graded base capable of supporting the paver and anticipated loads.

• Drainage: Provide positive drainage away from buildings. Prevent water from becoming trapped beneath the pavers.

• Mortar-Set Installation: Use an exterior-rated polymer-modified Large and Heavy Tile mortar approved for porcelain p pavers.

• Mortar Coverage: Back-butter each paver and achieve at least 95% coverage in bonded exterior installations.

• Dry-Laid Installation: Follow regional hardscape standards for excavation, compacted aggregate, bedding material, edge restraint, and joint stabilization.

• Pedestal Installation: Use a system engineered for the 36" square size, approximately 86-pound weight, wind exposure, finished elevation, and anticipated loads.

• Joint Spacing: Maintain consistent open or filled joints appropriate for the selected installation system.

• Movement Accommodation: Include perimeter and field movement joints following TCNA EJ171 and applicable building requirements.

• Cutting: Use wet-cutting equipment or an appropriate score-and-snap system. MSI advises against dry cutting with power tools because of silica-dust exposure.

• Order Allowance: Add approximately 10% for straightforward installations and 15% for complex layouts, significant cuts, or reserve material.

Pool-Area Considerations

• Confirm that the completed installation satisfies applicable local slip-resistance requirements.

• Maintain the required deck slope for effective surface drainage.

• Use exterior wet-area setting materials, joint products, and movement components.

• Light porcelain generally remains cooler than dark pavers, but surface temperature still varies with sunlight and weather.

• Test pool chemicals, cleaning products, and metal furniture feet on spare material before widespread exposure.

Care & Maintenance

• Sweep regularly to remove sand, leaves, soil, and abrasive debris.

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

• Use a soft nylon brush to clean the textured surface.

• Avoid waxes, oily soaps, and cleaners that leave a slippery film.

• Porcelain normally does not require sealing.

• Cement-based grout or jointing material may require sealing according to its manufacturer’s instructions.

• Remove grease, rust-producing metal objects, and strongly pigmented spills promptly.

• Do not direct high-pressure washing equipment closely into open joints or edge restraints.

Design Profile

• Aesthetic: Modern industrial, architectural minimalism, contemporary coastal, and resort-style outdoor design.

• Color Character: Cool white with softly clouded gray and neutral undertones.

• Format Advantage: Each paver covers nine square feet, producing a spacious surface with fewer joints.

• Complementary Materials: Blackened steel, teak, pale gravel, charcoal stone, smooth stucco, concrete, and natural greenery.

• Complementary Colors: Matte black, charcoal, taupe, sand, light oak, and sage green.

• Suggested Joint Colors: Cool light gray creates continuity; medium gray emphasizes the 36-inch grid.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the manufacturer SKU?

The MSI SKU is LPAVNZEMBLA3636.

How much does one paver cover?

Each 36" × 36" paver covers approximately nine square feet.

How many pieces are included in one package?

One piece. The paver is normally sold individually because it weighs approximately 86.46 pounds.

How many pavers are included on a pallet?

Packaging data lists 26 pieces, covering approximately 234 square feet.

Can it be installed around a swimming pool?

Yes. MSI promotes Zement Blanco for residential pool surrounds and other exterior wet areas. The completed assembly must still satisfy local drainage and slip requirements.

Can it be installed over gravel?

Yes, when installed over a stable, properly prepared, and adequately drained landscape base.

Can it be installed on pedestals?

Yes, provided the pedestal system is engineered for the paver’s large dimensions, weight, elevation, wind exposure, and anticipated loads.

Does Zement Blanco require sealing?

The porcelain surface normally does not require sealing. Cementitious joint material may require sealing.

Is it approved for commercial flooring?

No. MSI’s current product page lists residential flooring as approved and commercial flooring as not approved.