OL Collection: "Marfil Polished" 12” x 24” Premium Porcelain Tile

The "Liquid Marfil" Luxury Aesthetic

While matte stone finishes offer a soft, quiet serenity, the OL (Overland) Marfil Polished 12” x 24” Porcelain Tile by Elysium scales up the visual drama to bring high-octane, reflective grandiosity to interior spaces. It represents the height of "Maximalist Elegance," "Warm European Glamour," and "Subdued Classical Luxury." Inspired by the legendary Crema Marfil marble—quarried from Mount Coto in Spain and celebrated for its buttery, sun-baked warmth—this series features a warm-beige and soft pale-ivory canvas.

The backdrop is detailed with fine, thread-like amber veins, golden crystallizations, and misty cloud sedimentations. Finished with an ultra-reflective factory high-gloss polish, the surface behaves like a mirror of solid crystal. It bounces ambient room light to visually expand smaller footprints while magnifying the deep amber and gold minerals under the glassy surface. It stands as an elite specification for upscale master suite bathroom walls, dramatic kitchen backsplashes, and elegant powder room accents.

Product Description

Introduce a luminous, jewel-like glow into your property layout with the OL Marfil Polished 12" x 24" Field Tile. Masterfully curated by Elysium, this fine porcelain stoneware balances delicate natural aesthetics with the unyielding technical performance of modern vitrified tile. Utilizing cutting-edge digital inkjet glazing technology, it perfectly mirrors the complex transitions, deep depth, and warm tones of genuine Spanish stone without any of its structural vulnerabilities, staining concerns, or intensive maintenance requirements.

The OL Collection is precision-engineered featuring flawlessly Rectified Edges, enabling ultra-tight grout joints that minimize visible grid lines and create a virtually seamless stone horizon. Sourced at a substantial 3/8" (approx. 9.5 mm to 10.0 mm) thickness, it delivers a robust architectural presence, high impact resistance, and full compatibility with underfloor radiant heating elements. The glass-like glossy finish intensifies color saturation, causing the fine amber lines and cream crystals to pop while providing a totally non-porous face that shrugs off water spots, household acids, and moisture. Each box contains 8 pieces covering exactly 15.50 Sq. Ft., joining together cleanly to build an expansive canvas of high-end stone 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.

• Versatile 12" x 24" Aspect Ratio: The classic rectangular field tile geometry visually stretches room boundaries, working flawlessly in compact powder rooms and open-concept walls alike.

• Mirror-Gloss Polished Finish: A state-of-the-art high-gloss factory glaze intensifies color depth, maximizing natural light reflection to brighten darker rooms.

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

• All-Environment Durability Rating: Completely non-porous body ensures zero moisture, oil, or acid absorption, making it safe for vanity floors, kitchen backsplashes, and shower walls.

Specifications

Installation Requirements

⚠️ CRITICAL: RECTIFIED LEVELING & BRIGHT WHITE MORTAR MANDATE: Because flat, large-format 12" x 24" rectified porcelain tiles create an exceptionally flat, monolithic plane, your subfloor or wall substrate must be perfectly flat before setting. 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 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 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 color allows the grid lines to seamlessly dissolve into a monolithic stone sheet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 12" x 24" polished porcelain tile safe for wet walk-in shower floors? While highly suited for residential bathroom accent walls, entryways, kitchen backsplashes, and main vanity floor surrounds, a large-format polished surface can become slick when wet on a shower floor. For optimal slip-safety inside wet custom shower pans, we highly recommend pairing these polished walls with its coordinating matte mosaic options or utilizing it exclusively for shower walls.

How do I clean and maintain this high-gloss porcelain over time? Unlike natural Crema Marfil marble which chemically stains, scratches, and etches incredibly easily under 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 or cloth and a basic pH-neutral household cleaner or simple water.

Pro Design Tips

• The Textural Finishes Mix: Use a high-end designer trick by pairing finishes within the same colorway. Install OL Marfil Matte tiles across the bathroom floor for slip-safety, and run these matching OL Marfil Polished 12x24 tiles vertically up the shower walls. This keeps the color palette perfectly unified while creating a captivating contrast between liquid reflections and velvety matte surfaces.

• The Classical Monolithic Vanity Backsplash: Install these 12" x 24" tiles horizontally in a straight stack from the vanity countertop up to the ceiling behind a double mirror setup. Pair the rich, glossy cream tones with warm champagne bronze or unlacquered brass plumbing fixtures to draw out an exquisite contemporary contrast.