OL Collection: "Marfil Matte" 24” x 48” Premium Porcelain Slab

The "Iberian Horizon" Luxury Aesthetic

While standard tile profiles can segment a room with a busy visual grid, the OL (Overland) Marfil Matte 24” x 48” Porcelain Tile by Elysium scales up the geometry to introduce a sweeping, continuous architectural warmth to high-end environments. It represents the pinnacle of "Quiet Luxury," "Warm Biophilic Minimalism," and "Subdued Transitional Sophistication." Inspired by the legendary Crema Marfil marble—quarried from Mount Coto in Spain and globally treasured for its smooth, buttery texture—this series features a velvety, warm-beige and soft pale-ivory canvas.

The expansive canvas is delicately detailed with fine, thread-like amber veins, subtle golden crystallizations, and warm, misty cloud sedimentations. Scaling this classic Mediterranean stone narrative up to a grand 24" x 48" slab format with a light-absorbing matte finish minimizes visual clutter and completely eliminates harsh specular glare. This allows your room's natural ambient light, raw timbers, and architectural elements to take center stage. It serves as an elite choice for continuous open-concept living room floors, floor-to-ceiling master bathroom walls, and grand residential entryways.

Product Description

Introduce a bright, welcoming grandeur into your property footprint with the OL Marfil Matte 24" x 48" (60x120 cm) Field Tile. Masterfully curated by Elysium, this large-format fine porcelain stoneware seamlessly combines the organic warmth of rare Spanish marble with the bulletproof technical performance of modern vitrified tile. Utilizing cutting-edge digital inkjet glazing technology, it perfectly mirrors the soft transitions, deep mineral depth, and creamy background of genuine stone without any of its structural vulnerabilities, moisture tracking, or high-maintenance sealing requirements.

The OL Collection is precision-engineered featuring flawlessly Rectified Edges, enabling ultra-tight grout joints that banish visible joint lines to construct a virtually seamless, monolithic stone plane. Sourced at a calibrated, high-performance structural profile, it delivers exceptional load-bearing strength, high impact resistance, and complete compatibility with underfloor radiant heating elements. The refined matte surface behaves like a diffused lens—softening harsh room downlighting while effortlessly concealing daily footprints, water spots, or light dust tracking. Each rectangular slab covers exactly 7.75 Sq. Ft. (packaged 2 pieces / 15.50 Sq. Ft. per box), joining together cleanly to showcase an incredibly fluid, continuous ribbon of luxury.

Key Features

• Elite Crema Marfil Marble Styling: Recreates the iconic, buttery beige-and-gold warmth of authentic Spanish marble with high-definition graphic detailing.

• Grand 24" x 48" Aspect Ratio: Follows the designer-favored "Golden Ratio," expanding spatial perspective while reducing standard grout joint monotony by up to 50% compared to square layouts.

• Advanced Velvet Matte Finish: Provides an elegant, anti-reflective tactile face that is incredibly smooth to the touch, eliminating harsh specular glare under bright lighting.

• Flawless Rectified Edging: Cut to exact dimensions after firing, allowing for precise, ultra-thin 1/16" or 1/8" grout joint layouts for an almost seamless appearance.

• Vitrified Technical Excellence: Completely non-porous body ensures zero moisture, oil, or acid absorption, making it safe for heavy foot traffic, active kitchen floors, and shower enclosures.

Specifications

Installation Requirements

⚠️ CRITICAL: RECTIFIED LEVELING & THIRD-OFFSET MANDATE: Because flat, large-format 24" x 48" rectified porcelain tiles create an exceptionally flat, monolithic plane, your subfloor must be perfectly level before troweling mortar. You must utilize a high-performance, polymer-modified Large and Heavy Tile (LHT) Mortar to properly support the tile's weight and prevent "lippage" (uneven tile edges) as the thin-set cures. To protect the pristine clarity of the cream-ivory field, a Bright White LHT thin-set mortar is highly recommended. Furthermore, to manage the natural microscopic bowing inherent to all elongated porcelain tiles, installers should lay the tiles in a standard straight grid or a maximum 33% (1/3) offset running bond. Never lay these large rectangular slabs in a traditional 50% brick-joint pattern.

Professional Recommendations:

• The Face-Check Layout: Because the OL Marfil features a highly realistic stone profile, installers must dry-lay several boxes across a flat surface prior to setting them. Rotate and arrange the tiles fluidly to guide the path of the golden mineral lines across your layout for an optimal aesthetic.

• 100% Mortar Coverage (Back-Buttering): To guarantee an unbreakable permanent bond and ensure zero hollow air pockets beneath these heavy tiles, the installer must firmly "back-butter" the smooth back of every single tile with thin-set mortar alongside substrate troweling.

• Mechanical Leveling Systems: Take advantage of the sharp rectified edges by utilizing a mechanical leveling spacer system (clips and wedges) during setting to secure a precise 1/16" joint layout. Choosing a matching "Alabaster" or "Warm Cream" grout allows the grid lines to seamlessly dissolve into a monolithic stone sheet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a large 24" x 48" matte porcelain tile safe for bathroom floors and walk-in showers? Yes. Unlike its polished counterparts, the refined Matte finish of the OL Marfil provides an elegant, slip-resistant texture that meets or exceeds standard D.C.O.F. requirements ($\ge$ 0.42). This provides excellent structural traction underfoot when wet, making it entirely safe for main master bathroom floors, high-moisture laundry footprints, and spacious curbless shower surrounds.

How do I clean and maintain this marble-look porcelain over time? Unlike natural Crema Marfil slabs which are notoriously soft, highly porous, and easily stained or etched by acidic cleaners, this vitrified porcelain is completely non-porous and chemically inert. It will never require routine sealing, re-polishing, or special stone waxes. Simply clean regular floors or walls with a soft microfiber mop and a basic pH-neutral household floor cleaner or simple water.

Pro Design Tips

• The Textural Finishes Balance: Mix textures within the collection for a professional interior designer look. Run these 24" x 48" Matte tiles across your master bathroom floor for slip-safety, and run the matching large-format OL Marfil Polished 24x48 slabs vertically up the shower walls. This keeps the color scheme flawlessly unified while playing up a beautiful contrast of liquid shine and velvety surfaces.

• The Sprawling Mediterranean Great Room: Run these large-format tiles in a continuous straight grid pattern across your main open-concept kitchen and living domains. Pair the creamy tones with deep walnut built-ins, natural white oak cabinetry, warm greige accents, and champagne bronze hardware to achieve a breathtaking transitional landscape.