APE Taj Mahal Pearl 24"x48" Polished

Description

APE Taj Mahal 24×48 Pearl Polished — Premium Porcelain Floor & Wall Tile from Spain

The APE Taj Mahal 24×48 Pearl Polished is a large-format through-body porcelain tile from Spain, delivering a soft pearl-white ground with gentle flowing grey veining inspired by the luminous Brazilian Taj Mahal quartzite, one of the most admired natural stones in luxury design. Its polished finish that captures and reflects light beautifully, enhancing the translucent quality of the stone-look design and lending rooms a serene, elevated brightness makes it a compelling choice for luxury residential and commercial interiors — from statement bathrooms and hotel lobbies to feature walls and open-plan living areas.

About the Taj Mahal Collection

The Taj Mahal collection by APE Ceramica takes its inspiration from the renowned Brazilian Taj Mahal quartzite — a stone prized by architects and designers for its refined elegance, gentle movement, and light-diffusing quality. The two colorways, Pearl and Capuccino, are designed to complement each other and pair naturally with warm wood tones, brushed metals, and natural fiber furnishings. Slight shade variation (V2) ensures a consistent, refined look across large-area installations while retaining the organic character of natural stone.

Installation & Applications for APE Taj Mahal 24×48 Pearl Polished

The 24″x48″ (60×120 cm) format minimizes grout lines for a seamless, slab-like aesthetic particularly effective in open bathrooms, master suites, feature walls, and entry foyers. The rectified edge allows for tight grout joints (as low as 1/16″) for a near-continuous stone look. Recommended for residential floors and walls and light commercial applications (PEI 3). Polished finish that captures and reflects light beautifully, enhancing the translucent quality of the stone-look design and lending rooms a serene, elevated brightness — always verify slip requirements for specific floor applications when using polished finishes.

Technical Specifications

• Material: Through Body Porcelain (BIa) — Rectified
• Finish: Polished
• Nominal Size: 24″x48″ (60×120 cm)
• Thickness: 10.30 mm
• Application: Floor & Wall — interior and exterior
• PEI Rating: 3
• Shade Variation: V2 (Slight)
• Water Absorption (EN ISO 10545-3): <0.5%
• Flexion Resistance (EN ISO 10545-4): ≥35 N/mm²
• Abrasion Resistance (EN ISO 10545-7): PEI III (residential & light commercial)
• Thermal Shock Resistance (EN ISO 10545-9): Passes
• Frost Resistance (EN ISO 10545-12): Yes — interior and exterior use
• Slip Resistance: Polished surface — recommended for wall or low-traffic floor use with appropriate slip assessment
• Stain Resistance (EN ISO 10545-14): Class 5 (highest)
• Chemical Resistance (EN ISO 10545-13): GA (cleaning/pool chemicals)
• LRV: ~62 (soft pearl-grey ground; exact LRV not published by manufacturer)
• Standard: UNE-EN 14411 (BIa)
• Country of Origin: Spain

Manufacturer reference: APE Taj Mahal Collection on APE Grupo.