Product Overview
Plus One Greige 8mm 24" x 48" Porcelain Tile (60 cm x 120 cm) is an ultra-slim, large-format architectural porcelain slab. Blending soft, warm beige with cool grey tones, the Greige colorway offers a versatile neutral palette that adapts effortlessly to both warm and cool design schemes.
Engineered with a thin 8mm profile, this 24x48 slab (~8 sq. ft. per panel) significantly reduces overall tile weight without compromising porcelain structural density or breaking strength. Its reduced thickness makes it an exceptional choice for wall installations, ceiling coverings, tile-over-tile renovation projects, primary bathroom floors, shower surrounds, and modern residential or commercial interiors.
Technical Specifications
| Technical Property |
Value / Specification |
Standard / Compliance |
| Material Type |
Fine Vitrified Color-Body Porcelain |
High-Density Porcelain Stoneware |
| Colorway |
Greige (Balanced Warm Beige & Cool Grey Blend) |
Subtle Organic Variation (V2) |
| Nominal Format |
24" x 48" (~60 cm x 120 cm / 8 Sq. Ft. per Slab) |
Rectified Large-Format Slab |
| Thickness Profile |
8.0 mm Slim Profile (Lightweight Architectural Slab) |
Reduces Dead Weight & Joint Load |
| Surface Finish |
Matte / Naturale (Low-Glare Tactile Finish) |
Certified Foot Traction / Non-Reflective |
| Edge Detail |
Precision Rectified Edges |
Allows Micro-Grout Joints (1/16" to 1/8") |
| Water Absorption |
≤ 0.08% (Impervious Porcelain) |
ISO 10545-3 / ASTM C373 |
| Slip Resistance |
Matte Finish (Suitable for Wet Indoor Floors) |
DCOF ≥ 0.42 (ANSI A137.1) |
| Applications |
Primary Bathroom Floors & Walls, Full-Height Shower Surrounds, Tile-Over-Tile Remodels, Fireplace Surrounds, Commercial Spaces |
Interior Floors, Walls & Retrofit Remodels |
Recommended Applications
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Tile-Over-Tile & Retrofit Renovations: The slim 8mm profile allows for installation directly over existing structurally sound subfloors or wall tiles without creating excessive vertical floor height transitions or door clearance issues.
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Full-Height Shower Walls & Bathroom Floors: Minimizes grout lines across 4-foot spans for a clean, hygienic shower enclosure while providing reliable foot traction under wet conditions.
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Feature Walls & Fireplace Surrounds: Lighter unit weight simplifies overhead wall handling, making it easier to install full-height fireplace breasts, living room accent walls, and commercial feature backdrops.
Installation & Handling Guidelines
⚠️ CRITICAL WARNING: SLIM LARGE-FORMAT SLAB PROTOCOL
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Leveling Clip System Required: Installers must use a mechanical tile leveling clip system along joint lines during setting to pull adjacent slab edges flush and eliminate lippage across 48-inch spans.
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Thinset Mortar Selection: Set using a high-performance, polymer-modified Large & Heavy Tile (LFT) thinset specified for porcelain slabs (ANSI A118.4 or ANSI A118.15 like MAPEI® Ultraflex LFT or LATICRETE® Multimax Lite).
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Mortar Back-Butter Technique: Comb mortar directionally on the substrate AND back-butter each 24x48 panel to guarantee 95%+ solid mortar coverage indoors and 100% coverage in wet shower zones.
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Running Bond Offset Rule: If installing in a staggered layout, TCNA standards recommend offsetting joints by no more than 33% (approx. 16 inches) rather than a 50% half-brick bond to minimize tile bow lippage.
Professional Recommendations
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Dry Lay & Tone Blending: The Plus One Greige graphic carries subtle tone-on-tone movement. Unbox and dry-lay slabs before final setting to balance grey and beige tones evenly across the space.
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Grout Color Strategy: Pair with a soft greige, light warm grey, or taupe high-performance grout (such as MAPEI® Ultracolor Plus FA in Warm Gray or Frost) to make tile joints blend seamlessly into the field.
Care & Maintenance
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Routine Cleaning: Clean easily using warm water and a neutral pH porcelain floor cleaner. The non-porous matte surface naturally resists water spots, soap scum, and foot traffic marks.
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Stain & Moisture Proof: Impervious glazed porcelain stoneware (< 0.08% water absorption) protects against cosmetic spills, hair dyes, oils, wine, and household cleaning chemicals.
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Zero Sealing Required: Vitrified porcelain stoneware is non-porous and never requires sealers, topical waxes, or impregnating treatments over its lifespan.
Design Profile
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Aesthetic Inspiration: Warm Organic Modernism, Greige Neutrality, Soft Concrete, Contemporary Spa.
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Visual Synergy: Pairs exceptionally well with matte black, brushed nickel, or warm brass plumbing fixtures, natural wood cabinetry (oak, walnut, rift-sawn cedar), and linen textiles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of an 8mm thin porcelain slab versus a standard 10mm tile?
An 8mm slab is approximately 20% lighter than standard 10mm tiles, making wall installation easier, reducing structural dead load, and enabling direct tile-over-tile installations without adding unnecessary thickness to floors or walls.
Is Plus One Greige 8mm 24x48 suitable for high-traffic floors?
Yes. Despite its reduced 8mm profile, vitrified porcelain maintains exceptionally high density and breaking strength, making it fully rated for residential floors and light commercial applications when set with 100% mortar coverage underneath.
Does greige tile require sealing?
No. Vitrified porcelain stoneware is non-porous (< 0.08% water absorption) and requires zero sealers or protective coatings over its lifespan.
