Product Overview

Florim Rêves Bleu Matte 24" x 24" Porcelain Tile (60 cm x 60 cm) is a fine Italian porcelain square field tile manufactured by Florim (part of the prestigious Rêves de Rex collection). Inspired by rare, translucent alabaster and exotic blue onyx, the Bleu colorway presents a serene, ethereal palette of pale sky blue, soft ice blue, pearl grey, and subtle warm amber-gold mineral veining.

Finished in Florim’s refined Matte (Mat/Naturale) surface, this 24x24 square format (4 sq. ft. per tile) offers a velvety, non-reflective tactile feel with reliable foot traction and low glare. Its balanced, square footprint makes it an ideal choice for primary bathroom floors, walk-in shower walls, kitchen floors, powder rooms, and modern residential or commercial interiors.

Technical Specifications

Recommended Applications

• Master Bathroom Floors & Shower Walls: The Matte (Naturale) finish provides certified foot traction under wet conditions (R10 / DCOF ≥ 0.42) for main bathroom floors, while creating a tranquil, spa-like backdrop across shower walls and tub surrounds.

• Symmetrical Living & Kitchen Floors: Creates an expansive, light-filled ice-blue onyx field across floor plans without reflecting harsh light overhead.

• Balanced Grid Layouts: The 24" x 24" square format provides a clean grid arrangement that suits both modern minimalist layouts and classic diamond/diagonal installations.

Installation & Handling Guidelines

⚠️ CRITICAL WARNING: TILE LAYOUT PROTOCOL

• Leveling Clip System Required: Installers must use a mechanical tile leveling clip system along joint lines during setting to pull adjacent tile edges flush and prevent lippage across 24-inch spans.

• Thinset Mortar Selection: Set using a high-performance, polymer-modified thinset specified for porcelain tile (ANSI A118.4 or ANSI A118.15 like MAPEI® Ultraflex 2 White or LATICRETE® 254 Platinum White). Always use white thinset to preserve true translucent ice-blue color tones.

• Rectified Micro-Grout Lines: Precision-rectified edges allow tiles to be installed with tight 1/16" to 1/8" grout joints.

Professional Recommendations

• Dry Lay & Vein Blending: The Rêves Bleu graphic carries fluid onyx veining (V3 rating). Unbox and dry-lay tiles from multiple cartons before setting to randomize ice-blue, grey, and amber tones across the layout.

• Grout Color Strategy: Pair with a soft ice-blue, light grey, or white high-performance grout (such as MAPEI® Ultracolor Plus FA in White or Frost) to make tile joints blend seamlessly into the onyx background.

Care & Maintenance

• Routine Cleaning: Clean easily using warm water and a neutral pH porcelain floor cleaner. The non-porous matte surface naturally resists soap scum, water spots, and foot traffic marks.

• 100% Acid & Stain Proof: Impervious vitrified porcelain stoneware (< 0.08% water absorption) protects against cosmetic acids, hair dyes, oils, wine, and household cleaning chemicals.

• Zero Sealing Required: Unlike natural blue onyx, calcite, or alabaster stone, glazed Italian porcelain is non-porous and never requires sealers, topical waxes, or impregnating treatments over its lifespan.

Design Profile

• Aesthetic Inspiration: Translucent Precious Minerals, Cool Organic Spa, Contemporary Coastal Luxury, Art Deco Revival.

• Popular Layout Patterns:

  • Straight Square Grid: Clean grid arrangement that accentuates geometric order and mineral veining.

  • Diagonal / Diamond Pattern: Set at a 45-degree angle to expand perceived room width on floors and accent walls.

• System Cohesion: Coordinates directly with rectangular formats (Florim Rêves Bleu 12x24, 24x48, 32x71), companion Glossy (Polished) finishes, and matching mosaic options within the series.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Florim Rêves Bleu Matte and Glossy?

The Matte (Naturale) version features a soft, non-reflective finish with certified slip resistance (R10 / DCOF ≥ 0.42), making it the ideal choice for main floors and wet bathroom environments. The Glossy version has a mirror-like polished finish designed to maximize light reflection on feature walls.

Is Florim Rêves Bleu Matte 24x24 suitable for shower floors?

While excellent for main bathroom floors and shower walls, standard shower pans with central point drains typically require smaller mosaics to conform to multi-directional slopes. However, 24x24 tiles work exceptionally well on shower floors utilizing linear trench drains.

Does this blue onyx-look porcelain tile require sealers?

No. Florim porcelain stoneware is vitrified and non-porous (< 0.08% absorption), requiring zero sealers or topical waxes over its lifespan.