{"product_id":"ames-tile-balance-glazed-porcelain-tile-12-x24-pure","title":"Ames Tile Balance Glazed Porcelain Tile 12\"x24\" - Pure","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\u003e12\" x 24\" matte glazed porcelain tile from Ames Tile's Balance collection. Rectified edge, 9 mm thick, V2 slight variation, 88 faces. Rated for shower, steam, commercial, indoor and outdoor use. Made in Italy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalance 12\" x 24\" Pure is a glazed porcelain tile from Ames Tile, made in Italy. It has a matte finish and a rectified edge, and is 9 mm thick. The tile is rated V2 (slight variation) and is produced with 88 faces, so the graphics repeat across the installation. MR Rating: 1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is rated for use on shower walls and floors, steam walls and floors, light, medium and heavy commercial walls and floors, indoor walls and floors, and outdoor walls and floors. It is frost resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare: clean with non-oil-based, neutral pH cleaners. Do not use ammonia, as it will discolour grout. Most porcelain tile does not need sealing; if unsure, sprinkle water on the surface — if it beads and is not absorbed, it does not need to be sealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur store sells and installs in Langley, BC and the surrounding area (Langley, Langley Township, Surrey, Abbotsford).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e: 12\" x 24\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: 9 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Matte\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge: Rectified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariation: V2 — slight variation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaces: 88\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Origin: Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplications: shower wall\/floor, steam wall\/floor, light\/medium\/heavy commercial wall\/floor, indoor wall\/floor, outdoor wall\/floor, frost resistant\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\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePorcelain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTile Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlazed 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\u003eRectified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eThickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eVariation Rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV2 — slight variation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNumber of Faces\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e88\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMR Rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eItaly\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\u003eShower Floor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteam Wall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteam Floor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight Commercial Wall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight Commercial Floor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium Commercial Wall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium Commercial Floor\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_31efea5e-3ec8-4fc9-ae4c-715e6f44c8c6.pdf?v=1789158991\" 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\u003eDoes this porcelain tile need to be sealed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost porcelain and ceramic tile is virtually impervious and does not need to be sealed. Some polished porcelains need sealing due to pores being opened during the polishing process. If you are unsure, sprinkle water on the tile surface — if it beads and is not absorbed, it does not need to be sealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the correct way to clean this tile?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse only non-oil-based neutral cleaners with a neutral pH. Vacuum or sweep regularly to remove dirt and gritty particles, then damp mop or sponge with an all-purpose, non-oil-based cleaner. Do not use ammonia, as it will discolour grout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can the Balance 12\" x 24\" Pure tile be installed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is rated for shower wall and floor, steam wall and floor, light, medium and heavy commercial wall and floor, indoor wall and floor, and outdoor wall and floor applications. It is frost resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does V2 variation mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eV2 means slight variation — the tile has a slight variation in appearance from piece to piece. This tile is made with 88 faces, which are the different graphics used across the production run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow thick is this tile?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tile is 9 mm thick.\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 Balance, 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-balance-glazed-porcelain-tile-12-x24-white\" style=\"display:block;text-decoration:none\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.amestile.com\/media\/catalog\/product\/cache\/5321165d3f318895792d4f22676e083f\/b\/w\/bwh1224.jpg\" alt='Ames Tile Balance Glazed Porcelain Tile 12\"x24\" - 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Pearl' 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 Balance 12\"x24\" - Pearl\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\": \"Does this porcelain tile need to be sealed?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Most porcelain and ceramic tile is virtually impervious and does not need to be sealed. 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It is frost resistant.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What does V2 variation mean?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"V2 means slight variation — the tile has a slight variation in appearance from piece to piece. This tile is made with 88 faces, which are the different graphics used across the production run.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How thick is this tile?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The tile is 9 mm thick.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Ames Tile","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53854313644326,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/0157\/2902\/files\/bpu1224.jpg?v=1789158990","url":"https:\/\/drflooring.ca\/products\/ames-tile-balance-glazed-porcelain-tile-12-x24-pure","provider":"D \u0026 R Flooring","version":"1.0","type":"link"}