APE Arabescato Corchia 24"x48" Polished

Description

APE Arabescato Corchia 24 x 48 — Premium Porcelain Floor & Wall Tile from Spain

The APE Arabescato Corchia 24 x 48 is a large-format through-body porcelain tile from Spain, delivering a bright white ground interlaced with bold cream and gray veining drawn from the legendary Calacatta Corchia marble of Italy’s Apuan Alps. Its polished grain finish that adds a glass-like sheen, amplifying the drama of the veining and enriching the overall sense of depth and luxury 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 Arabescato Collection

The Arabescato collection by APE Ceramica draws direct inspiration from the Calacatta Corchia marble quarries hidden in the Apuan Alps of Tuscany — a stone celebrated for centuries as paving for Italy’s most important stately villas and churches. Its design features distinct cream-colored veins intertwined with bold gray threads, faithfully reproduced through precision digital printing technology. 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 Arabescato Corchia 24 x 48

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 4). Polished grain finish that adds a glass-like sheen, amplifying the drama of the veining and enriching the overall sense of depth and luxury — 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: 9.60 mm
• Application: Floor & Wall — interior and exterior
• PEI Rating: 4
• 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 IV (high traffic)
• 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): GHB (acids/alkalis/cleaning products/pool chemicals)
• LRV: ~75 (light off-white ground; exact LRV not published by manufacturer for polished version)
• Standard: UNE-EN 14411 (BIa)
• Country of Origin: Spain

Manufacturer reference: APE Arabescato Collection on APE Grupo.