{"product_id":"ames-tile-artigiano-glazed-ceramic-wall-tile-5-x5-carbon-matte","title":"Ames Tile Artigiano Glazed Ceramic Wall Tile 5\"x5\" - Carbon Matte","description":"\u003cp class=\"product-banner\" style=\"font-weight:600;font-size:1.05em;margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eFor SPECIAL prices, call us NOW at (604) 532-2211\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-summary\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmes Tile Artigiani Carbon Matte is a 5\" x 5\" glazed ceramic wall tile with a matte finish. It is made in China, rated V1 (uniform appearance), 8 mm thick, and recommended for shower walls, fireplace walls, and light to heavy commercial wall installations.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarbon Matte glazed ceramic wall tile in the Ames Tile Artigiano series. Each tile is square 5\" x 5\", 8 mm thick, with a matte face. The tile is non-rectified, rated V1 uniform appearance, which means the finished, installed surface will look evenly consistent. The manufacturer assigns it an MR rating of 4 and lists it for shower wall installs as well as light, medium and heavy commercial wall installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare for the surface with a non-oil-based taking pH-neutral cleaner; no ammonia. Application is wall only — the manufacturer lists shower wall, fireplace wall, light commercial, medium commercial, and heavy commercial wall settings. Made in China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct is sold and installed in Langley, BC and the surrounding area — Langley, Langley Township, Surrey and Abbotsford.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5\" x 5\" (125 mm x 125 mm) — copy 8 mm thickness for the exact dimension of tile per shot (sic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatte finish glazed ceramic \/ non-porcelain body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eV1 uniform appearance variation rating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-rectified edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMR rating: 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWall use: shower wall, fireplace wall, light commercial wall, medium commercial wall, heavy commercial wall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon Matte\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTile Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlazed Ceramic \/ Non-porcelain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTile Finish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatte\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTile Edge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-rectified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eThickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eVariation Rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV1 — Uniform appearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShower Wall, Fireplace Wall, Light Commercial Wall, Medium Commercial Wall, Heavy Commercial Wall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMR Rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMade in\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-uses\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShower Wall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFireplace Wall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight Commercial Wall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium Commercial Wall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy Commercial Wall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-local\"\u003eAvailable to order through our showroom, serving Langley, BC and the surrounding area (Langley, Langley Township, Surrey, Abbotsford). Ask us for a sample or a measured quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-brand\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eD\u0026amp;R Flooring and Renovations is on the Langley Bypass. We stock many \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drflooring.ca\/collections\/vinyl-flooring\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eVinyl flooring\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drflooring.ca\/collections\/laminate-flooring\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLaminate flooring\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drflooring.ca\/collections\/engineered-flooring\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEngineered Hardwood\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drflooring.ca\/collections\/transition-and-moulding\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTransitions and Mouldings\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drflooring.ca\/collections\/stair-nose\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eStair noses\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drflooring.ca\/collections\/baseboard\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBaseboards\u003c\/a\u003e, self-levelling, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drflooring.ca\/collections\/underlay\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eUnderlayment\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drflooring.ca\/collections\/glue-and-ahdesive\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGlue and adhesives\u003c\/a\u003e, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpend $2,000 or more on materials, installation or renovation and delivery is free to Langley, Surrey, Maple Ridge, Port Coquitlam and Coquitlam, BC. Spend $7,000 or more and delivery is free to Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Squamish, Whistler, Abbotsford, Chilliwack and Mission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCall us about this product and our current offers — D\u0026amp;R Flooring and Renovations, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.drflooring.ca\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.drflooring.ca\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-downloads\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDownloads\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/0157\/2902\/files\/AmesTTMACResidentialCareAndMaintenance_fc700498-e86a-4063-b115-9f88040189ef.pdf?v=1788936309\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTile\u003c\/a\u003e \u003csmall\u003e(Maintenance · 2 pages)\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the dimensions and thickness of this tile?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Ames Tile Artigiani 5\" x 5\" Carbon Matte glazed ceramic tile measures 5 inches by 5 inches and is 8 mm thick. Because it has non-rectified edge, the tiles are not machine-trimmed after firing, so volume can vary slightly once installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the V1 uniform appearance rating mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe variation rating V1 means the tile has a uniform appearance during and after installation. The color, tone and surface of the tiles are consistent from tile to tile, with no variation between pieces. This is the manufacturer's lowest variation rating among tile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan this tile be used on floors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The manufacturer specifically designates the Avenue tile for wall applications only: shower wall, fireplace wall, and light, medium or heavy commercial wall. It is a wall tile, not a floor tile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this ceramic tile need to be sealed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost porcelain and glazed ceramic tile is virtually impervious and does not need to be sealed; only some of the materials call for sealed. To check, sprinkle water on the surface: if it becomes absorbed, and the drop stays beaded and is not absorbed into the tile, no sealer is needed. Your grout joints, however, may need a penate sealer — follow the grout manufacturer's recommendation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-related\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIf you want to see more products from Artigiano, you can find them in the following list:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"related-grid\" style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:16px 0 0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(150px,1fr));gap:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"related-product\" style=\"margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ames-tile-artigiano-ceramic-wall-tile-5-x5-cotton-matte\" style=\"display:block;text-decoration:none\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.amestile.com\/media\/catalog\/product\/cache\/5321165d3f318895792d4f22676e083f\/a\/r\/arctm5.jpg\" alt='Ames Tile Artigiano Ceramic Wall Tile 5\"x5\" - Cotton Matte' loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;border-radius:6px;margin:0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;margin-top:8px;line-height:1.35\"\u003eAmes Tile Artigiano Ceramic Wall Tile 5\"x5\" - Cotton Matte\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"related-product\" style=\"margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ames-tile-artigiano-glazed-ceramic-wall-tile-5-x5-canvas-glossy\" style=\"display:block;text-decoration:none\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.amestile.com\/media\/catalog\/product\/cache\/5321165d3f318895792d4f22676e083f\/a\/r\/arcvg5.jpg\" alt='Ames Tile Artigiano Glazed Ceramic Wall Tile 5\"x5\" - Canvas Glossy' loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;border-radius:6px;margin:0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;margin-top:8px;line-height:1.35\"\u003eAmes Tile Artigiano Glazed Ceramic Wall Tile 5\"x5\" - Canvas Glossy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"related-product\" style=\"margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ames-tile-artigiano-glazed-ceramic-wall-tile-5-x5-canvas-matte\" style=\"display:block;text-decoration:none\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.amestile.com\/media\/catalog\/product\/cache\/5321165d3f318895792d4f22676e083f\/a\/r\/arcvm5.jpg\" alt='Ames Tile Artigiano Glazed Ceramic Wall Tile 5\"x5\" - Canvas Matte' loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;border-radius:6px;margin:0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;margin-top:8px;line-height:1.35\"\u003eAmes Tile Artigiano Glazed Ceramic Wall Tile 5\"x5\" - Canvas Matte\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"related-product\" style=\"margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ames-tile-artigiano-glazed-ceramic-wall-tile-5-x5-carbon-glossy\" style=\"display:block;text-decoration:none\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.amestile.com\/media\/catalog\/product\/cache\/5321165d3f318895792d4f22676e083f\/a\/r\/arcag5.jpg\" alt='Ames Tile Artigiano Glazed Ceramic Wall Tile 5\"x5\" - Carbon Glossy' loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;border-radius:6px;margin:0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;margin-top:8px;line-height:1.35\"\u003eAmes Tile Artigiano Glazed Ceramic Wall Tile 5\"x5\" - Carbon Glossy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What are the dimensions and thickness of this tile?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Each Ames Tile Artigiani 5\\\" x 5\\\" Carbon Matte glazed ceramic tile measures 5 inches by 5 inches and is 8 mm thick. 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