Product Overview
6" x 12" Ming Green Marble Tile is a luxury natural stone tile known for its soothing seafoam green hues, subtle white veining, and occasional dark jade or grey specks. Quarried primarily in China, Ming Green offers a soft, biological pastel palette that creates an organic, spa-like atmosphere in interior residential and commercial spaces.
The classic 6" x 12" field tile format (a 1:2 ratio) provides exceptional layout flexibility, allowing for traditional running bond, stacked, or elegant herringbone patterns across backsplashes, shower surrounds, and feature walls.
Technical Specifications
| Technical Property |
Value / Specification |
Standard / Compliance |
| Material Type |
100% Authentic Natural Marble (Metamorphic Limestone) |
Natural Stone |
| Nominal Dimensions |
6" Width x 12" Length (~15.2 cm x 30.5 cm) |
Field Tile Format |
| Thickness |
3/8" (~10 mm Calibrated) |
Standard Residential/Commercial Profile |
| Surface Finish |
Polished (High Gloss) or Honed (Matte/Satin) |
Finish Dependent |
| Edge Detail |
Micro-Beveled or Straight Rectified Edge |
Precision Cut |
| Shade Variation |
V3 (Moderate to High Natural Color & Veining Variation) |
Natural Marble Field |
| Water Absorption |
Low (< 0.5%) |
ASTM C97 |
| Applications |
Interior Walls, Shower Walls, Backsplashes, Bathroom Floors, Accent Walls |
Interior Wet & Dry Areas |
Recommended Applications
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Primary Bathroom & Wet Rooms: Shower surrounds, tub decks, vanity backsplashes, and bathroom floor fields.
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Kitchen & Living Spaces: Kitchen backsplashes, fire surrounds, wet bar accents, and entry foyers.
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Commercial Interiors: Boutique hotel bath suites, spa feature walls, and reception counters.
Installation & Handling Guidelines
⚠️ CRITICAL WARNING: NATURAL MARBLE MORTAR & SEALING PROTOCOL
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White Thinset Mortar Required: Ming Green is a light-colored, semi-translucent natural stone. Never use gray thinset mortar, as dark mortar will bleed through the stone body and dull its crisp green tone. Always set using an ANSI A118.4 / A118.15-compliant pure white polymer-modified thinset.
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Sealing Strategy: Natural marble is porous and susceptible to staining and acid etching. Apply a high-quality solvent-based penetrating/impregnating sealer (such as Miracle Sealants 511 Impregnator or StoneTech® BulletProof®) prior to grouting to protect the stone from absorbing grout dyes, and reapply after full grout cure.
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Dry Layout (Blending): Pull tiles from multiple boxes during installation to blend natural color shifts, veining intensity, and tonal variations evenly across the wall or floor.
Professional Recommendations
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Grout Selection: Pair with a non-sanded grout (for polished stone) or fine acrylic grout in "Bright White", "Soft Gray", or "Pale Jade" to prevent scratching polished finishes.
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Wet Saw Cutting: Always use a diamond-blade wet saw designed for natural stone to avoid chipping the edges during custom cuts.
Care & Maintenance
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Routine Cleaning: Clean exclusively with pH-neutral stone cleaners or warm water with mild soap. Never use acidic cleaners, vinegar, bleach, or abrasive scouring pads.
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Etch Prevention: Wipe up acidic liquids (wine, lemon juice, toothpaste, perfume) immediately to prevent dull spots (etching) on polished surfaces.
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Resealing Schedule: Reapply an impregnating penetrating sealer every 12 to 18 months in high-moisture shower environments.
Design Profile
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Aesthetic Inspiration: Biophilic Luxury, Modern Organic, Transitional Spa, and Vintage Art Deco.
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Popular Layout Patterns:
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Herringbone: Set at a 45-degree angle for dramatic movement.
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Running Bond (Subway): Staggered 50% or 33% for timeless elegance.
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Vertical Stack: Aligned straight up for a modern, height-enhancing look.
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Complementary Accents: Unlacquered brass, brushed bronze, polished nickel, warm natural oak, and crisp white quartz or Calacatta marble counters.
