Wave 12"x24"x9mm | Natural
Steatite porcelain tile captures the depth and character of natural soapstone through a refined porcelain interpretation designed for commercial environments. Inspired by the metamorphic stone composed primarily of talc, this collection translates the soft movement and dramatic veining of traditional steatite into a durable surface built for modern architecture.
Large-format visuals highlight sweeping veining and tonal variation, creating visual continuity across expansive floor plans. Subtle dimensional textures reference hand-carved stone techniques, introducing a tactile quality that feels authentic yet contemporary. The result is a surface that balances organic movement with architectural restraint.
Steatite offers a refined stone narrative that brings visual depth, texture, and longevity to commercial interior design projects seeking the timeless appeal of soapstone with the performance advantages of porcelain tile.
Creative Features:
- Four Sizes | 3″x12″ up to 30″x60″
- Three Finish | Honed, Natural, Textured
- Porcelain
- Made in Italy
Steatite Color Palette
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Decor Palette
Line 12"x24"x9mm | Natural
2"x2" Mosaic on 12"x12"x9mm Sheet | Honed or Natural
| Body | Unglazed Porcelain |
| Country of Origin | Italy |
| Budget Price | $6-$10 |
| Lead Time | 8-10 Weeks |
| Stock Availability | Import |
| Shade Variation | V3 |
| Application | Floor Tile |
| Rectified | Yes |
| Look | Bluestone & Slate |
| Thickness | 9mm |
| Finish | HonedNaturalTextured |
| Notes | Refer to Cutsheet in Download Tab for Size + Finish + Thickness Specifics |
VIEW COLOR & SIZE MATRIX
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 | < 0.5% | 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻 • <0.5% |
| Deep Abrasion Resistance | ISO 10545-6 | 175mm³ max | 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 - Textured | |
| ANSI A326.3 | > 0.50 Wet - Natural | ||
| ANSI A326.3 | > 0.42 Wet - Honed |
| Cradle to Cradle | No |
| Declare Label - Red List Free | No |
| EPD - Industry Wide | Yes |
| EPD - Product Specific | No |
| 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
Steatite performs across a wide range of commercial applications where both durability and design cohesion matter. It supports seamless transitions in hospitality lobbies, hotel corridors, retail environments, corporate offices, and multi-family common areas. In food-and-beverage spaces, wellness interiors, and boutique commercial settings, the stone-inspired aesthetic adds warmth and sophistication without sacrificing performance.
Porcelain construction delivers strength, low maintenance, and consistency, making Steatite suitable for high-traffic commercial flooring, feature walls, and large-scale installations. Its soapstone look provides a grounded, natural foundation that complements wood, metal, concrete, and other architectural materials, allowing for layered, intentional interior compositions
Steatite is considered “LEED-friendly” because it has an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), Health Product Declaration® (HPD), 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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