edithann The term porcelain has become to tile as Kleenex is to tissue. When picking porcelain tile, choose one that has "through body color." Some tiles have only a ceramic glaze fired over the body; if chipped, the lighter clay base underneath will be exposed.

For safety in wet areas look for a tile with a high coefficient of friction, 10 being the most slip-resistant.

Installing porcelain tile is a more difficult do-it-yourself project. Its density and hardness require a wet saw with a porcelain diamond blade. For proper surface adhesion, use a latex modified thinset mortar. For large-format porcelain tiles, a level substrate is needed to reduce variations in height.

Horizon Italian Tile Great answers! We also actually have tiles that are R11 and even higher in slip resistance. For ASTM standards, to pass COF, a tile must have a slip resistance greater than .60 wet.

To be classified as a porcelain, a tile must be fired in excess of 1200 degrees celsius, which results in a vitreous material that has an extremely low water absorption rate. The majority of our materials exceed standards, and have a water absorption rate of less than .05%.

tatim18 What is the pricing for this floor per square foot?

Horizon Italian Tile HI- please email me the details of your project and we are happy to help! info@horizontile.com
thank you!

michigammemom Just be mindful that the woodgrain texture that makes this tile product so realistic, might need additional cleaning to avoid build up of soap scum, or hard water deposits.

Horizon Italian Tile This is a semi polished porcelain and very easy to clean. It does not have heavy texture or deep grooves. We have used this in showers in hotel showers as well as residential installations.

Horizon Italian Tile This collection is available in 3 lighter shades. The color shown in this image is the darkest offered. All are beautiful!

Stephanie Yee I love this! can you provide information about cost per sq ft for this exact tile and color? Also, do you provide samples? I live in Los Angeles.

Horizon Italian Tile Thanks Tammy! We are reaching out to Renee today.
We also received your email request for samples and will be in touch.
thanks!

Tammy Maroon Cool beans! I have saved several tile images to rotate as my desktop background - because I kind of love them! Thanks for responding.

Horizon Italian Tile I am sorry, we only supply the tile and I am afraid I do not know the lighting manufacturer. I will send an inquiry to the factory and will follow up if I receive any info! Thanks!