OL Onyx White Matte 12 x 24

OL Collection: "Onyx White Matte" 12” x 24” Premium Porcelain Tile The "Translucent Cloud" Minimalist Aesthetic While clinical white tiles can feel stark and uninspired, the OL (Overland) Onyx White Matte 12” x 24” Porcelain Tile by Elysium delivers a masterclass in soft, ethereal luxury. It represents the pinnacle of "Quiet Luxury," "Warm Organic Minimalism," and "Luminous Serenity." Inspired by rare, ultra-premium natural White Onyx—a gemstone celebrated since antiquity for its cloud-like depth and internal glowing visual quality—this series balances striking mineral architecture with a soft, diffused lens. The design presents an exquisite, milky-white foundation woven with faint, gossamer bands of soft silver-gray, pale ivory cloud sedimentations, and delicate, icy crystallizations. Presenting this high-drama gemstone pattern across a versatile 12" x 24" format with a light-absorbing matte finish softens harsh room reflections entirely. This allows your space's foundational layout, ambient lighting, and raw structural materials to command absolute center stage. It serves as an elite choice for sophisticated, high-traction master bathroom floors, seamless walk-in shower enclosures, and continuous transitional kitchen walls. Product Description Introduce a bright, dream-like atmosphere into your property footprint with the OL Onyx White Matte 12" x 24" Field Tile. Masterfully curated and distributed nationwide by Elysium, this premium fine porcelain tile seamlessly captures the mesmerizing, layered aesthetic of genuine onyx with the unyielding technical durability of modern vitrified ceramics. Utilizing state-of-the-art digital inkjet glazing technology, it perfectly mirrors the complex graphic movement, soft tone-on-tone banding, and semi-translucent illusion of the organic stone without any of its structural fragility, moisture absorption, scratching liabilities, or intensive chemical vulnerabilities. The OL Collection is precision-engineered featuring flawlessly Rectified Edges, enabling ultra-tight 1/16" or 1/8" grout joints that establish a virtually seamless, continuous visual stone horizon across floors and walls. Sourced at a substantial architectural profile, it delivers superior structural stability, high impact resistance, and full compatibility with underfloor radiant heating elements. The refined matte surface behaves like a soft light-filter—masking daily water spots, footprints, soap scum, or light tracking dust effortlessly. Each box contains 8 pieces covering exactly 15.50 Sq. Ft., locking together cleanly to form a continuous plane of clean elegance. Key Features Exotic White Onyx Replication: Captures the multi-layered depth, cloud-like transitions, and fluid, crystalline bands of authentic white onyx stone using high-definition graphic detailing. Versatile Mid-Format Geometry: The classic 12" x 24" rectangular grid visually expands spatial scale, working flawlessly in compact powder rooms and sprawling master baths alike. Advanced Velvet Matte Finish: Provides an elegant, anti-reflective tactile face that is incredibly smooth to the touch, entirely eliminating harsh specular glare under bright downlighting. Flawless Rectified Edging: Cut to exact dimensions after firing, allowing for precise, ultra-thin grout joint layouts for an almost seamless appearance. High-Performance Porcelain Body: Completely non-porous body ensures zero moisture, oil, or acid absorption, making it safe for active kitchen floors, laundry entries, and shower enclosures. Specifications Attribute Details Manufacturer / Brand Elysium Tiles (Anaheim, CA) Collection Name OL (Overland) Premium Porcelain Series Model Name / Look OL Onyx White Matte (Onyx / Marble Look) Material Style 100% High-Performance Glazed Porcelain Stoneware Pattern Profile Rectangular Floor & Wall Field Tile Tile Dimensions 12" x 24" (Exact Dimensions: Approx. 11.81" x 23.62" / 30 x 60 cm) Packaging Specs 15.50 Sq. Ft. Per Box (8 Pieces Per Box / 1.938 Sq. Ft. Per Tile) Thickness Substantial 3/8 Inch (Premium 9.0 mm to 10.0 mm Profile) Surface Finish Smooth, Non-Reflective Natural Velvet Matte Color Spectrum Alabaster White, Milky Ivory, Soft Silver-Gray, and Pale Cream Banding Shade Variation V3 (Substantial Controlled Organic Movement & Unique Faces) Primary Applications Bathroom Floors & Shower Walls, Active Kitchens, Accent Backgrounds, Entryways Installation Requirements ⚠️ CRITICAL: BRIGHT WHITE MORTAR & THIRD-OFFSET MANDATE: Because the OL Onyx White colorway features a beautifully clean, light ivory-white canvas, you must use a high-performance, polymer-modified Bright White Large and Heavy Tile (LHT) Thin-Set Mortar. Using standard gray thin-set will bleed dark shadows right through the light porcelain body from underneath, permanently turning your pristine white onyx floor a dull, muddy gray. Furthermore, to manage the natural microscopic bowing inherent to all rectangular porcelain tiles, installers should lay the 12" x 24" tiles in a standard straight grid or a maximum 33% (1/3) offset running bond. Never lay these rectangular tiles in a traditional 50% brick-joint pattern. Professional Recommendations: The Face-Check Layout: Because the OL Onyx White features a highly realistic, expressive gemstone profile, installers must dry-lay several boxes across a flat surface prior to setting. Rotate and arrange the pieces fluidly to balance the path of the silver-gray bands across your layout for an optimal aesthetic. 100% Mortar Coverage (Back-Buttering): To guarantee an unbreakable permanent bond and ensure zero hollow air pockets beneath these tiles in wet environments like showers, the installer must firmly "back-butter" the smooth back of every single tile with thin-set mortar alongside substrate troweling. Mechanical Leveling Spacer Systems: Take advantage of the sharp rectified edges by utilizing a mechanical leveling system (clips and wedges) during setting to secure an ultra-flat layout. Choosing a matching "Alabaster" or "Bright White" grout allows the grid lines to seamlessly dissolve into a monolithic stone sheet. Frequently Asked Questions Is a 12" x 24" matte porcelain onyx tile safe for walk-in shower floors and pans? Yes. Unlike its polished counterparts, the refined Matte finish of the OL Onyx White provides an elegant, slip-resistant texture that meets or exceeds standard D.C.O.F. walking requirements (≥ 0.42). This provides excellent structural traction underfoot when wet, making it an ideal, safe choice for primary master bathroom floors, high-moisture laundry rooms, and curbless shower bases. Does this onyx-look tile require routine sealing? No. Natural onyx stone is notoriously soft, brittle, highly porous, and easily scarred or etched by acidic cleaners. Conversely, this vitrified porcelain tile is completely non-porous and chemically inert. It will never require routine sealing, re-polishing, or special stone waxes. Simply clean regular floors or walls with a soft microfiber mop and a basic pH-neutral household floor cleaner or simple water. Pro Design Tips The Textural Finishes Mix: Use a high-end designer trick by pairing finishes within the same colorway. Install these 12" x 24" Matte tiles across the bathroom floor for slip-safety, and run the matching OL Onyx White Polished12x24 or 24x48 tiles vertically up the shower walls. This keeps the color palette perfectly unified while playing up a beautiful contrast between liquid reflections and velvety matte surfaces. The Serene Monolithic Retreat: Pair the soft white and cloud-like ivory tones of the tile with a floating natural light oak vanity, matte black or champagne bronze plumbing fixtures, and minimalist back-lit mirrors to pull off a stunning, high-end European spa aesthetic.