Product Overview

Florim Rêves Noisette Matte 32" x 71" Porcelain Slab Tile (80 cm x 180 cm) is an architectural Italian porcelain slab manufactured by Florim (part of the prestigious Rêves de Rex collection). Inspired by rare, translucent alabaster and precious warm onyx, the Noisette colorway offers a sophisticated, cozy palette of warm hazelnut brown, soft caramel, amber-gold veining, and delicate cream mineral swirls.

Finished with Florim's smooth Matte (Mat/Naturale) surface, this expansive 32x71 format provides a velvety, non-reflective tactile feel with low glare. Covering ~15.5 sq. ft. per panel with minimal grout interruptions, it brings warm organic minimalism, certified slip resistance, and Italian craftsmanship to master suite floors, full-height shower walls, fireplace surrounds, and commercial interiors.

Technical Specifications

Recommended Applications

• Master Suite Bathroom & Living Floors: The Matte (Naturale) surface delivers comfortable foot traction (R10 / DCOF ≥ 0.42) and a soft, non-glare velvet feel underfoot across large, continuous open floor plans.

• Full-Height Shower Walls & Wet Enclosures: Creates a seamless, warm hazelnut onyx backdrop for shower enclosures and tub surrounds with very few vertical grout lines.

• Fireplace Surrounds & Chimney Breasts: Adds a rich, non-combustible focal point to living rooms. Vitrified porcelain resists high temperatures without etching, cracking, or discoloring from heat exposure.

Installation & Handling Guidelines

⚠️ CRITICAL WARNING: OVERSIZED SLAB HANDLING PROTOCOL

• Suction Cup Handling & Multi-Person Lift: Due to the expansive 32" x 71" footprint (~15.5 sq. ft. per panel), two installers using professional vacuum suction handles are required to transport and set each slab safely without chipping corners.

• 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 the 6-foot spans.

• 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).

• Mortar Back-Butter Technique: Comb mortar directionally on the substrate AND back-butter each 32x71 panel to guarantee 95%+ solid mortar coverage indoors and 100% coverage in wet shower zones.

Professional Recommendations

• Dry Lay & Vein Blending: The Rêves Noisette graphic carries fluid onyx veining (V3 rating). Unbox and dry-lay slabs prior to final setting to balance hazelnut, caramel, and amber tones across the space.

• Grout Color Strategy: Pair with a warm tan, camel, or soft beige high-performance grout (such as MAPEI® Ultracolor Plus FA in Sahara or Mocha) to make grout joints fade into the warm onyx visual.

Care & Maintenance

• Routine Cleaning: Clean easily using warm water and a neutral pH porcelain floor cleaner. The non-porous matte surface 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 hazelnut onyx or alabaster stone, glazed Italian porcelain is non-porous and never requires sealers, topical waxes, or special impregnators over its lifespan.

Design Profile

• Aesthetic Inspiration: Translucent Precious Minerals, Warm Organic Modernism, Contemporary Spa, Art Deco Elegance.

• Visual Synergy: Pairs exceptionally well with warm walnut or natural oak millwork, brushed brass or unlacquered bronze fixtures, matte black accents, and warm cream textiles.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Is Florim Rêves Noisette Matte 32x71 suitable for shower floors?

While excellent for main bathroom floors and shower walls, standard shower pans with central point drains typically require smaller mosaics (such as 1x6 or 2x2 mosaics) to conform to multi-directional slopes. However, 32x71 slabs work exceptionally well on shower floors utilizing linear trench drains.

Does this onyx-look porcelain slab require sealers?

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