Product Overview
Florim Rêves Choco Matte 24" x 48" Porcelain Slab Tile (60 cm x 120 cm) is an architectural Italian porcelain slab manufactured by Florim (part of the prestigious Rêves de Rex collection). Inspired by rare, translucent alabaster and exotic onyx minerals, the Choco colorway presents a rich, moody palette of deep cocoa brown, warm espresso, mocha, and creamy ivory-gold mineral veining.
Finished in Florim’s refined Matte (Mat/Naturale) surface, this 24x48 large-format slab (~8 sq. ft. per panel) offers a velvety, non-reflective tactile feel with low glare and certified wet-foot traction. It provides a continuous, warm chocolate-onyx field with minimal grout line interruption, making it ideal for primary bathroom floors, full-height walk-in shower walls, fireplace surrounds, and commercial feature spaces.
Technical Specifications
| Technical Property |
Value / Specification |
Standard / Compliance |
| Manufacturer / Brand |
Florim (Made in Italy) |
Certified B Corp Manufacturer |
| Collection / Series |
Rêves Collection (formerly Rêves de Rex) |
Translucent Precious Onyx / Alabaster Look |
| Colorway |
Choco (Deep Cocoa Brown, Warm Espresso & Cream Veining) |
Moderate Organic Variation (V3) |
| Nominal Format |
24" x 48" (~60 cm x 120 cm / 8 Sq. Ft. per Slab) |
Rectified Large-Format Slab |
| Thickness |
Approx. 9.0 mm / 10.0 mm (Standard Body Profile) |
High-Density Color-Body Porcelain |
| Surface Finish |
Matte / Naturale (Velvety Non-Glare) |
R10 / DCOF ≥ 0.42 |
| Edge Detail |
Precision Rectified Edges |
Allows Micro-Grout Joints (1/16" to 1/8") |
| Material Type |
Fine Vitrified Italian Porcelain Stoneware |
Impervious High-Density Ceramic |
| Water Absorption |
≤ 0.08% (Impervious) |
ISO 10545-3 / ASTM C373 |
| Slip Resistance |
Matte Finish (R10 / DCOF ≥ 0.42) |
ANSI A137.1 / DIN 51130 |
| Applications |
Primary Bathroom Floors & Walls, Full-Height Shower Enclosures, Fireplace Surrounds, Vanity Backdrops, Luxury Interiors |
Interior Floors & Vertical Wall Surfaces |
Recommended Applications
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Primary Bathroom & Living Area Floors: The Matte (Naturale) finish provides certified foot traction (R10 / DCOF ≥ 0.42) and a velvety tactile feel, making it a safe, comfortable option for wet main bathroom floors and open-concept living spaces.
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Full-Height Shower Walls & Feature Surrounds: Creates a warm, dramatic onyx-look backdrop inside full-height shower enclosures and behind freestanding tubs with minimal grout lines across 4-foot spans.
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Fireplace Surrounds & Feature Breasts: Non-combustible vitrified porcelain resists thermal shock and high temperatures without etching, cracking, or discoloring over time.
Installation & Handling Guidelines
⚠️ CRITICAL WARNING: OVERSIZED 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 & Vein Blending: The Rêves Choco graphic carries fluid onyx veining (V3 rating). Unbox and dry-lay slabs before final setting to balance cocoa, espresso, and cream tones across the space.
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Grout Color Strategy: Pair with a warm mocha, dark taupe, or dark charcoal high-performance grout (such as MAPEI® Ultracolor Plus FA in Mocha or Warm Gray) to make tile joints blend seamlessly into the chocolate background.
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 soap scum, water spots, and foot traffic marks.
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100% Acid & Stain Proof: Impervious vitrified porcelain stoneware (< 0.08% water absorption) protects against cosmetic acids, hair dyes, oils, wine, and household cleaning chemicals.
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Zero Sealing Required: Unlike natural chocolate onyx, brown calcite, or alabaster stone, glazed Italian porcelain is non-porous and never requires sealers, topical waxes, or impregnating treatments over its lifespan.
Design Profile
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Aesthetic Inspiration: Translucent Precious Minerals, Warm Moody Luxury, High-Contrast Modernism, Hotel Spa.
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Visual Synergy: Pairs beautifully with brushed brass, unlacquered bronze, or matte black plumbing fixtures, rich walnut or warm oak cabinetry, and cream or cognac leather accents.
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System Cohesion: Part of the Florim Rêves collection, coordinating with smaller formats (12x24, 24x24, 32x71), companion Glossy (Polished) finishes, and matching mosaic options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Florim Rêves Choco Matte and Glossy?
The Matte (Naturale) finish features a soft, non-reflective surface with certified foot traction (R10 / DCOF ≥ 0.42)—ideal for main floors and wet bathroom areas. The Glossy finish has a mirror-like polished surface designed to maximize light reflection and mineral depth on feature walls.
Is Florim Rêves Choco Matte 24x48 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, 24x48 slabs work exceptionally well on shower floors utilizing linear trench drains.
Does this dark onyx-look porcelain slab require sealers?
No. Florim porcelain stoneware is vitrified and non-porous (< 0.08% absorption), requiring zero sealers or topical waxes over its lifespan.
