Product Overview

Refin Tune Rock 12" x 24" Matte Porcelain Tile recreates the layered appearance of weathered Northern European stone in a durable, low-maintenance porcelain surface. The Rock colorway blends cool gray, charcoal, muted blue, and soft beige undertones with delicate mineral movement generated through high-definition inkjet technology.

Its understated matte finish enhances the natural-stone effect without unwanted glare, while rectified edges support precise installation with narrow, consistent grout joints. Moderate V3 variation gives the finished surface organic movement while maintaining a cohesive architectural palette.

Suitable for residential and commercial floors and walls, Tune Rock brings refined stone character to kitchens, bathrooms, living spaces, showers, entryways, offices, and hospitality interiors.

Technical Specifications

Recommended Applications

• Kitchen Floors: Provides the appearance of natural stone with the stain resistance and easier maintenance of porcelain.

• Bathroom Floors: Creates a calm, mineral-inspired foundation for contemporary and transitional bathrooms.

• Shower Walls: Suitable for full-height shower walls when installed over an approved waterproofing system.

• Living Areas: Brings subtle stone movement to open-plan living rooms, dining spaces, hallways, and great rooms.

• Entryways and Mudrooms: The porcelain construction supports areas exposed to regular foot traffic and everyday moisture.

• Commercial Interiors: Appropriate for suitable retail, hospitality, office, restaurant, and reception-area floors and walls.

• Feature Walls: The cool gray stone effect works well on fireplace surrounds, architectural walls, and large decorative surfaces.

• Exterior Applications: The tile may be considered for suitable exterior installations where the substrate, climate, setting system, and project-specific slip requirements have been evaluated.

Installation Guidelines

⚠️ IMPORTANT: V3 SHADE VARIATION

Moderate differences in tone, mineral markings, and graphic movement are intentional. Open several cartons and blend the tiles before installation to create a balanced natural-stone appearance.

• Substrate Preparation: Install over a clean, flat, dry, and structurally sound substrate. Correct excessive surface irregularities before beginning.

• Mortar Selection: Use a polymer-modified Large and Heavy Tile mortar meeting ANSI A118.4 or A118.15 and approved for porcelain.

• Mortar Coverage: Directionally trowel the mortar and back-butter tiles as necessary. Obtain at least 80% coverage in dry interior areas and 95% coverage in wet or exterior installations.

• Grout Joint: Rectified edges allow narrow, consistent joints. A minimum joint of approximately 1/8" is generally appropriate, subject to tile calibration, substrate conditions, and installer requirements.

• Running-Bond Layout: If using an offset pattern, limit the offset to no more than 33% unless tile flatness has been evaluated and the installer approves another layout.

• Dry-Lay and Blend: Arrange tiles from several cartons before setting to distribute lighter, darker, warmer, and more heavily marked pieces.

• Wet Areas: Install shower walls and bathroom floors over an approved waterproofing system. Porcelain tile and grout do not waterproof the underlying assembly.

• Wet-Floor Caution: No project-specific DCOF or R rating has been verified for this standard matte 12" x 24" version. Confirm local slip-resistance requirements before using it on shower floors or other continuously wet walking surfaces.

• Not the Grip Version: Do not represent this product as R11 Grip. Tune Rock Grip is a separate finish offered in selected larger formats.

• Movement Joints: Include perimeter and field movement accommodation according to TCNA EJ171 and applicable construction requirements.

• Cutting Safety: Wet-cut with a porcelain-rated diamond blade. Do not dry-cut or grind because fabrication can release hazardous respirable crystalline-silica dust.

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

Care and Maintenance

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

• Use a soft nylon brush or non-abrasive pad for textured areas and grout joints.

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

• Rinse away detergent residue thoroughly, especially in bathrooms and entryways.

• Clean spills promptly to prevent residue from drying on the matte surface.

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

• Avoid aggressive abrasive tools that could alter the matte finish.

Shade and Graphic Variation

Tune Rock carries a V3 moderate-variation rating. Noticeable differences in tone, mineral detail, and graphic intensity should be expected between individual tiles.

Inspect and blend tiles from multiple cartons before installation. The final layout should distribute the variation naturally rather than grouping similar graphics or tones together.

Design Profile

• Aesthetic Inspiration: Nordic stone, weathered limestone, modern organic, contemporary minimalism, and industrial refinement.

• Color Character: Cool gray and charcoal with restrained blue-gray and beige undertones.

• Surface Character: Soft matte finish with understated mineral movement and natural-looking tonal shifts.

• Visual Advantage: The rectified 12" x 24" format creates a clean architectural surface while V3 variation prevents the installation from appearing repetitive.

• Complementary Materials: White oak, pale walnut, blackened steel, concrete, charcoal cabinetry, and warm plaster.

• Complementary Metals: Matte black, brushed nickel, gunmetal, stainless steel, and aged bronze.

• Suggested Grout Colors: Medium gray creates a unified stone appearance; charcoal adds definition; warm greige highlights the subtle beige undertones.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tune Rock genuine natural stone?

No. It is Italian porcelain engineered to reproduce the tonal movement and mineral texture of weathered Nordic stone.

What is the correct item number?

The distributor item number for Tune Rock 12" x 24" is P990.

Is the tile rectified?

Yes. Its precision-cut rectified edges support narrow, consistent grout joints and a clean architectural layout.

How much variation should be expected?

Tune Rock has a V3 rating, indicating moderate variation in color, tone, and graphic movement between tiles.

Is this the R11 Grip version?

No. This listing is for the standard matte 12" x 24" tile. The R11 Grip surface is a separate product offered in selected formats.

Can it be installed on shower walls?

Yes. Install it over a complete waterproofing system using mortar approved for porcelain and wet environments.

Can it be used on a shower floor?

The large 12" x 24" format can make proper shower drainage difficult, and no product-specific slip rating has been verified for this version. A smaller Grip-rated mosaic is generally a more practical shower-floor option.

Does Tune Rock require sealing?

The porcelain surface normally does not require sealing. Cement-based grout may require a penetrating grout sealer.

How many tiles are packaged in one box?

One box contains seven tiles and covers approximately 13.56 sq. ft.

Can it be installed outdoors?

It may be considered for appropriate exterior installations, but suitability depends on climate, substrate, drainage, setting materials, movement joints, and required slip resistance.