Product Overview

Florim Rêves Rêve Rose 12" x 24" Matte Porcelain Tile captures the luminous depth and delicate movement of precious alabaster in durable Italian porcelain stoneware. Its sophisticated palette blends blush pink, dusty rose, pearl, warm ivory, and muted beige with flowing mineral veining.

The low-sheen matte finish softens the dramatic stone graphics, creating an elegant surface suitable for contemporary bathrooms, powder rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, boutiques, and hospitality interiors. Rectified edges support a clean installation with precisely aligned grout joints, while substantial variation gives each tile an individually selected natural-stone appearance.

Unlike genuine alabaster or onyx, Rêve Rose provides the durability, moisture resistance, and straightforward maintenance of porcelain.

Technical Specifications

Florim confirms the Rêves collection as Italian porcelain stoneware inspired by alabaster and other precious minerals. Florim Rêves Collection

Recommended Applications

• Bathroom Floors and Walls: Introduces soft color and mineral movement to primary bathrooms, guest bathrooms, and powder rooms.

• Shower Walls: Creates an elegant alabaster-inspired enclosure when installed over an approved waterproofing system.

• Kitchen Backsplashes: Complements warm-white, blush, taupe, natural-wood, and lacquered cabinetry.

• Residential Floors: Suitable for bedrooms, dressing rooms, hallways, kitchens, and other appropriate interior spaces.

• Light-Commercial Interiors: PEI 3 performance supports appropriate boutiques, salons, hotel rooms, and low-traffic hospitality areas.

• Feature Walls: The flowing rose and ivory graphics create a striking surface behind vanities, beds, reception desks, or decorative displays.

Installation & Handling Guidelines

⚠️ IMPORTANT: HIGH-VARIATION LAYOUT PROTOCOL

Rêve Rose has substantial graphic and tonal movement. Tiles should be inspected and blended from several cartons before installation.

• Dry-Lay Before Setting: Arrange the tiles under the project’s actual lighting to balance pale, richly colored, and heavily veined pieces.

• Mortar Selection: Use an ANSI A118.4 or A118.15 polymer-modified mortar approved for porcelain tile and the installation environment.

• Mortar Coverage: Obtain at least 80% mortar coverage in dry interior areas and 95% in wet locations. Back-butter tiles where necessary.

• Offset Limitation: Keep running-bond offsets at 33% or less unless tile flatness has been evaluated and the installer approves another layout.

• Grout Joints: Do not install rectified porcelain edge-to-edge. A joint of approximately 1/8" is commonly appropriate, subject to Florim, installer, and project requirements.

• Wet-Area Preparation: Install shower applications over a complete waterproofing system. Porcelain tile and grout do not replace waterproofing.

• Shower-Floor Caution: The 12" x 24" format is generally better suited to shower walls than conventional point-drain shower floors. A linear-drain design may accommodate larger tile, subject to slope and slip requirements.

• Movement Accommodation: Include perimeter and field movement joints following TCNA EJ171 and applicable construction standards.

• Cutting Safety: Wet-cut with a suitable diamond blade and follow crystalline-silica safety requirements.

• Order Allowance: Add approximately 10–15% for cuts, layout selection, breakage, and future repairs.

Shade and Graphic Variation

Rêve Rose is designed to resemble naturally layered alabaster, so pronounced differences between tiles are part of the intended appearance. Some pieces may appear predominantly pale ivory and blush, while others display stronger rose, beige, taupe, or gray mineral movement.

Open several cartons simultaneously and distribute the different graphics throughout the installation. Approval of the dry layout before setting is strongly recommended.

Care & Maintenance

• Clean with warm water and a neutral-pH porcelain tile cleaner.

• Use microfiber cloths, soft mops, or non-abrasive nylon brushes.

• Avoid waxes, oily soaps, and cleaners that leave a dull or slippery residue.

• Do not use steel wool, abrasive powders, or aggressive scouring pads.

• Remove spills and construction residue promptly.

• The porcelain tile normally does not require sealing. Cement-based grout may require sealing according to its manufacturer’s instructions.

Design Profile

• Aesthetic Inspiration: Precious alabaster, contemporary Italian luxury, soft minimalism, and boutique-hotel interiors.

• Color Character: Blush pink, dusty rose, pearl, warm ivory, beige, and delicate gray.

• Visual Advantage: Flowing mineral graphics create the depth of decorative stone without the maintenance requirements of natural alabaster.

• Complementary Materials: White oak, walnut, creamy quartz, ivory marble, fluted glass, and warm plaster.

• Complementary Metals: Champagne bronze, brushed brass, polished nickel, rose gold, and matte black.

• Suggested Grout Colors: Warm ivory creates a unified appearance, while pale beige or soft taupe provides gentle tile definition. Florim lists Mapei reference 132 as the coordinating grout recommendation; confirm the physical sample before installation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rêve Rose genuine alabaster or marble?

No. It is Italian porcelain stoneware designed to reproduce the layered color and flowing mineral appearance of precious alabaster.

Is the official color name Rêves Rose or Rêve Rose?

The collection is named Rêves, while Florim identifies the individual color as Rêve Rose.

Can this tile be installed on floors?

Yes. Distributor data assigns it a PEI 3 rating, supporting residential floors and appropriate light-commercial applications.

Can Rêve Rose be installed in a shower?

Yes, particularly on shower walls. It must be installed over an approved waterproofing system using setting materials suitable for porcelain.

Does the matte surface have an R10 slip rating?

Florim does not currently publish an R10 classification for this Rêve Rose matte tile. It should not be marketed as R10 without supporting documentation for the specific production lot.

Does it require sealing?

The porcelain surface normally does not require sealing. Cement-based grout may benefit from sealing according to the grout manufacturer’s instructions.

Why do the tiles look noticeably different from one another?

The high variation is intentional and recreates the layered movement of natural alabaster. Blend tiles from several cartons before installation.