Product Overview
Florim "Rex Prexious" Charming Amber Glossy 12" x 24" Porcelain Tile delivers warm Italian luxury, dramatic amber veining, and high-performance porcelain engineering to residential and commercial spaces. Produced in Italy by Florim, the Prexious of Rex collection captures the expressive beauty of rare natural marble through high-definition digital inkjet technology.
The Charming Amber colorway features an opulent creamy-white to light ivory background interwoven with rich, warm honey-gold, caramel, and amber-brown veining. Finished in a high-luster polished glossy glaze, this 12" x 24" format offers a balance between manageable handling and an expansive, continuous stone look. Engineered with moderate-to-high graphic variation (V3), it features multiple unique faces to ensure a natural, non-repeating marble aesthetic.
Technical Specifications
| Technical Property |
Value / Specification |
Notes / Compliance |
| Manufacturer / Collection |
Florim / Prexious of Rex Series |
Made in Italy |
| Material Type |
Glazed Fine Porcelain |
Commercial-Grade High-Fired Body |
| Nominal Dimensions |
12" W x 24" L (30 cm x 60 cm) |
Classic Rectangular Format |
| Thickness |
Approx. 3/8 in. (10.0 mm) |
High Breaking & Load Strength |
| Surface Finish |
Glossy / Polished |
High-Reflection Luster |
| Color & Graphic Variation |
Charming Amber / V3 Variation |
Multi-Face Print for Natural Look |
| Edge Detail |
Precision Rectified |
Designed for Narrow Grout Lines |
| Water Absorption |
$\le 0.5\%$ (Impervious) |
Suitable for Wet & Vertical Locations |
| Recommended Applications |
Interior Floors & Walls, Bathrooms, Foyers, Backsplashes, Showers* |
Residential & Medium Commercial Use |
*For floor installations in wet areas, evaluate local wet slip-resistance guidelines prior to specification.
Recommended Applications
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Primary Bath Suites & Full-Height Shower Walls: Delivers high-end spa warmth to shower surrounds, vanity feature walls, and bath floors while remaining non-porous and resistant to moisture and soap scum.
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Foyers & Living Area Floors: Creates an inviting, light-reflecting floor canvas that brightens open-concept layouts, entryways, and dining spaces with warm gold and caramel undertones.
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Kitchen Backsplashes & Fireplace Surrounds: Provides an easy-to-clean, polished stone backdrop behind ranges and countertops or anchors warm living room hearths.
Installation & Handling Guidelines
⚠️ IMPORTANT: RECTIFIED PORCELAIN INSTALLATION PROTOCOL
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Subfloor Flatness Required: Surface variation must not exceed 1/8" in 10 feet to prevent hollow spots and edge lippage during laying.
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Mortar Selection: Set tiles using a high-performance, polymer-modified thin-set mortar (ANSI A118.4 / ANSI A118.15). A pure white mortar is recommended to prevent dark shadowing through light-colored glazed porcelain.
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Back-Butter Technique & Leveling Systems: Back-butter the rear of each tile with thinset to achieve 95%+ coverage. Use a mechanical tile leveling system during installation to ensure completely flush tile-to-tile edges.
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Rectified Grout Joint & Offset: Precision rectified edges allow for tight 1/16" to 1/8" grout joints. When installing in a running bond/staggered pattern, offset tiles by no more than 33% (1/3 bond) per TCNA guidelines.
Care & Maintenance
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Routine Cleaning: Sweep or vacuum debris, then mop with warm water and a neutral pH household tile cleaner.
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Stain & Moisture Resistance: Glazed porcelain repels wine, oil, coffee, and household chemical spills effortlessly.
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Zero Sealing Required: Unlike natural marble slabs, glazed porcelain requires no impregnating sealers or ongoing chemical polishing.
Design Profile
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Aesthetic Inspiration: Modern Italian Luxury, Warm Contemporary, Mediterranean Elegance, Neo-Classical Glamour.
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Visual Advantage: Expressive honey-amber veining over a glossy ivory background brings cozy warmth and visual richness to crisp modern interiors.
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Complementary Finishes: Brushed gold, champagne bronze, or warm oil-rubbed bronze fixtures; natural oak or dark walnut millwork; and warm quartz or light cream stone surfaces.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Florim Prexious Charming Amber Glossy tile require sealing?
No. Glazed porcelain is non-porous and naturally resistant to liquids and stains. Only cementitious grout lines (if used) require optional sealing.
How does Charming Amber differ from White Fantasy in the Prexious collection?
White Fantasy features cool-to-neutral gray and slate veining over a bright white background. Charming Amber offers a warmer ivory field with rich honey-gold, amber, and warm brown veining.
What layout patterns work best for 12" x 24" porcelain tile?
Because 12" x 24" tiles have a 1:2 aspect ratio, they can be installed in straight-stacked, 33% staggered offset, or classic 90-degree herringbone patterns.
