Product Overview
Refin Sea Luster Avorio Grip R11 24" x 48" Porcelain Tile (60 cm x 120 cm) is a luxury, large-format Italian porcelain slab crafted by Ceramiche Refin. Inspired by sun-bleached coastal minerals and refined organic sediment, the Avorio (Ivory) shade features a warm, pale sand tone infused with micro-crystalline highlights.
Engineered with a certified Grip R11 anti-slip surface finish, this 24x48 format delivers industrial-grade traction under wet conditions while maintaining an elegant, tactile feel. It is designed for seamless grand-scale outdoor patios, pool surrounds, curbless wet rooms, and high-traffic commercial exterior applications.
Technical Specifications
| Technical Property |
Value / Specification |
Standard / Compliance |
| Manufacturer / Brand |
Ceramiche Refin (Italy) |
Fine Italian Porcelain |
| Collection / Series |
Sea Luster Collection |
Coastal Mineral / Architectural Stone |
| Colorway |
Avorio (Luminous Ivory / Warm Sand) |
Subtle Shade Variation (V2) |
| Nominal Format |
24" x 48" (~60 cm x 120 cm) |
Rectified Grand-Format Slab |
| Thickness |
Approx. 3/8" (9.0 mm) |
Standard High-Density Body |
| Surface Finish & Slip Rating |
Grip Finish (R11 Anti-Slip) |
DIN 51130 / ANSI A137.1 DCOF ≥ 0.55 |
| Material Body |
Vitrified Italian High-Density Porcelain |
Full-Body / Zero-Absorption |
| Water Absorption |
≤ 0.05% (Impervious) |
ISO 10545-3 / ASTM C373 |
| Frost & Weather Resistance |
100% Freeze-Thaw & Salt-Resistant |
ISO 10545-12 / ASTM C1026 |
| Edge Detail |
Precision Rectified Edges |
Allows Tight Grout Joints (1/8") |
| Applications |
Pool Decks, Patios, Curbless Showers, Plazas, Exterior Walkways |
Exterior Floors & Interior Wet Zones |
Recommended Applications
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Luxury Pool Decks & Sun Shelves: The certified R11 grip rating provides necessary slip safety for barefoot traffic along pool perimeters and splash zones.
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Seamless Indoor-to-Outdoor Transitions: Pair the Grip R11 24x48 on outdoor patios with the matching Sea Luster Avorio Matte 24x48 inside to create an unbroken, floor-to-terrace visual span.
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Large-Format Curbless Showers: Ideal for walk-in, barrier-free shower floors utilizing linear drains, providing continuous anti-slip protection without the dense grid lines of small mosaic tiles.
Installation & Handling Guidelines
⚠️ CRITICAL WARNING: LARGE-FORMAT EXTERIOR PROTOCOL
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Liipage & Leveling Clips: Due to the expansive 48-inch span, installers must use a mechanical tile leveling clip system during setting to guarantee perfectly flush edges and eliminate trip hazards or water pooling.
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Thinset Mortar Requirement: Set using a high-performance, polymer-modified Large & Heavy Tile (LFT) thinset specified for exterior porcelain (ANSI A118.4 or ANSI A118.15 such as MAPEI® Ultraflex LFT or LATICRETE® 254 Platinum).
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100% Mortar Coverage: Back-butter each 24x48 slab AND comb mortar directionally on the substrate to eliminate air gaps beneath tiles, preventing water entrapment and winter freeze-thaw damage.
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Offset Limit Rule: When laying in a staggered running bond layout, offset joints by no more than 33% (approx. 16 inches) per TCNA standards to control natural tile bow lippage.
Care & Maintenance
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Routine Cleaning: Hose down or pressure wash at a low, wide-angle setting. The non-porous porcelain body prevents dirt, moss, and outdoor grime from soaking into the tile.
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Stain & Salt Resistance: Impervious to pool treatment chemicals, salt water systems, de-icing salts, and organic leaf staining.
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Zero Sealing Required: Requires no topical sealers, waxes, or impregnators over its lifespan.
Design Profile
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Aesthetic Style: Coastal Organic Minimalist, Modern Mediterranean, Architectural Resort.
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Lighting Dynamic: Micro-textured mineral details capture low-voltage landscape lighting or direct sunlight, giving outdoor areas a soft, luminous glow.
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System Flexibility: Coordinates with 12x24, 48x48, and matching indoor matte options within Refin's Sea Luster collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Refin Sea Luster Avorio Grip R11 be used indoors?
Yes, particularly in curbless showers, wet rooms, and indoor pool enclosures where maximum slip resistance is required. For general living spaces, the smoother Sea Luster Avorio Matte finish is typically preferred.
Does the Grip R11 surface get hot under direct sunlight?
The Avorio colorway is a light ivory/sand hue. Light-colored porcelain absorbs significantly less solar radiation than dark stone pavers, keeping outdoor pool decks cooler underfoot.
What grout joint size is recommended for 24x48 rectified tiles?
Because the edges are precision-rectified, a 1/8" grout joint is standard for exterior installations when using appropriate expansion joints.
