3"x11" Picket Mosaic on 12"x21"x9mm Sheet | Matte
Shale porcelain tile captures the core character of slate—vibrant and ever-changing, yet always retaining its unique expressiveness. It serves as a universal canvas for creativity and innovation, adapting effortlessly to any setting while transcending temporal trends and design categories. The genuine essence is captured in an adaptable and multifaceted collection, inviting multiple interpretations alongside diverse hues and textures to foster varied design projects and atmospheric moods.
Creative Features:
- Five Sizes | 12″x24″ up to 48″x48″
- Two Finishes | Matte, Grip
- Porcelain
- Made in Italy
Paver options available. Contact info@creativematerialscorp.com or your consultant for more information.
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Shale Color Palette
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Decor Palette
4"x4" Mosaic on 12"x12"x9mm Sheet | Matte
| Body | Unglazed Porcelain |
| Country of Origin | Italy |
| Budget Price | $3-$6 |
| Lead Time | 8-10 Weeks |
| Stock Availability | Import |
| Shade Variation | V2 |
| Application | Floor Tile |
| Rectified | Yes |
| Look | Bluestone & Slate |
| Thickness | 9mm |
| Finish | GripMatte |
| Notes | Refer to Cutsheet in Download Tab for Size + Finish + Thickness Specifics |
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Limitations on Available Colors for Specific Sizes: Please reference our Color • Size • Finish Matrix by clicking the link above.
| Test Name | Test Method | Test Result | Industry Standard |
| Water Absorption | ISO 10545-3 | < 0.1% | 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻 • <0.5% |
| Deep Abrasion Resistance | ISO 10545-6 | < 175mm³ | 𝗜𝗦𝗢 • ≤ 175 mm³ |
| Breaking Strength | ISO 10545-4 | R>35 N/mm², S>1300N | 𝗜𝗦𝗢 • Tiles with thickness ≥ 7.5 mm: Breaking strength must be ≥ 1300 N |
| DCOF | ANSI A326.3 | > 0.55 Wet - Matte | |
| ANSI A326.3 | Exterior, Wet (>0.55 Wet) - Grip |
| Cradle to Cradle | No |
| Declare Label - Red List Free | Yes |
| EPD - Industry Wide | Yes |
| EPD - Product Specific | Yes |
| GreenGuard Certified | No |
| Green Squared Certified | No |
| HPD | Yes |
| LEED Friendly | Yes |
| FloorScore® | No |
| Mindful Materials | No |
| Recycled Content | 20% |
| Recycled Content Type | Pre-Consumer |
Additional Information
Designed for long-term performance, Shale blends natural depth with architectural durability, making it ideal for commercial interiors that demand both style and strength. From lobbies and corridors to conference rooms and open offices, its dynamic movement and layered tone shifts introduce a grounded aesthetic that elevates modern spaces.
With its rich slate influence and versatile color palette, Shale supports flooring and wall applications across hospitality environments, education facilities, retail spaces, and corporate headquarters. This collection invites designers to explore tonal contrast and textural nuance, while benefiting from the low-maintenance resilience of high-performance porcelain tile.
Shale is considered “LEED-friendly” because it has an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), Health Product Declaration (HPD), is Red List Free and contains recycled content. Each of these components can contribute to credit points in accordance with the LEED V4.1 rating system.
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