APE Vita Carrara 24"x24" Matte

Description

APE Vita Carrara 24×24 Matte — Marble-Look Porcelain from Spain

The APE Vita Carrara 24×24 Matte is a marble-look porcelain tile from Spain in a balanced 24″x24″ rectified format, with a soft matte surface that performs equally well underfoot or on walls, indoors or out. Its bright white field with cool gray veining captures the iconic character of authentic Carrara marble — the prized stone quarried in Tuscany since Roman times — while delivering modern glazed porcelain performance for residential and light commercial installations across the Northeast US and nationwide.

About the Vita Collection by APE Grupo

The Vita collection by APE Grupo is a marble-inspired large-format porcelain series that transforms classic stone aesthetics into durable, low-maintenance tile. Manufactured by APE Cerámica in Castellón, Spain — one of Europe’s most respected ceramic regions — Vita is offered in coordinated rectified formats and multiple finishes (matte, polished, and bush-hammered) so designers and installers can layer textures within a single specification. The Carrara colorway brings the timeless white marble look to floors, walls, and feature surfaces alike.

Design Notes — Why Specify Carrara

Carrara marble is the gold standard of white marble — used in everything from Michelangelo’s David to the most current designer kitchens and bathrooms. Specifying Carrara in porcelain delivers the look without the maintenance: no sealing, no etching from acidic spills, and full freeze-thaw performance for exterior use. Pair with warm wood vanities and brushed brass for a softer, residential feel, or with matte black fixtures and concrete-look surfaces for a more architectural, contemporary specification.

Installation & Applications for APE Vita Carrara 24×24 Matte

The 24″x24″ rectified format supports tight grout joints and a clean, modern installation. The matte finish is approved for both interior and exterior floor applications — kitchens, bathrooms, mudrooms, foyers, patios, and commercial floors. The rectified edges allow grout joints down to 1/16″. Cross-coordinate with matching sizes and the polished finish for floor-to-wall continuity within the same Carrara look.

Technical Specifications

• Material: Glazed Porcelain (BIa, fully vitrified)
• Finish: Matte
• Look: Marble — Carrara
• Nominal Size: 24″x24″ (60×60 cm)
• Thickness: 9.4 mm
• Edge: Rectified
• Shade Variation: V3 (Moderate)
• PEI Rating (EN ISO 10545-7): IV (4) — moderate-to-heavy residential & light commercial floor use
• Application: Interior & Exterior, Floor & Wall
• Water Absorption (EN ISO 10545-3): <0.5% (BIa — fully vitrified)
• Flexion Resistance (EN ISO 10545-4): ≥40 N/mm²
• Thermal Shock Resistance (EN ISO 10545-9): Passes
• Cracking Resistance (EN ISO 10545-11): Passes
• Frost Resistance (EN ISO 10545-12): Passes — suitable for exterior
• Stain Resistance (EN ISO 10545-14): Class 5 (highest)
• Chemical Resistance (EN ISO 10545-13): GA (acids, alkalis, cleaning & pool chemicals — highest class)
• Standard: UNE-EN 14411 compliant
• Country of Origin: Spain (APE Cerámica, Castellón)

Manufacturer reference: View the full Vita collection on APE Grupo.