Description
APE Cristallo Bianco 24″x48″ Polished — Premium Porcelain Floor & Wall Tile from Spain
The APE Cristallo Bianco 24″x48″ Polished is a large-format through-body porcelain tile from Spain, delivering a bright white ground with subtle, defined veining in beige and warm grey that captures the crystalline translucency of natural Cristallo Bianco quartzite. Its polished finish that enhances the tile’s luminosity, reflecting light brilliantly throughout a room and emphasizing the clarity of the white ground 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 Cristallo Collection
The Cristallo collection by APE Ceramica is inspired by Cristallo Bianco — a natural quartzite celebrated for its translucent crystalline surface and exceptional light-diffusing quality. The polished finish maximizes this luminosity, making it a natural choice for bathrooms, living rooms, and any space where brightness and an expansive feel are the design priorities. 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 Cristallo Bianco 24″x48″ 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 4). Polished finish that enhances the tile’s luminosity, reflecting light brilliantly throughout a room and emphasizing the clarity of the white ground — 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: 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): GLB (acids/alkalis), GA (cleaning/pool chemicals)
- LRV: ~72 (bright white quartzite-look; exact LRV not published by manufacturer)
- Standard: UNE-EN 14411 (BIa)
- Country of Origin: Spain
Manufacturer reference: APE Cristallo Collection on APE Grupo.








