Athena Pearl 600x1200mm

Each box of Athena Pearl contains 2 tiles and covers 1.44 m², so to cover 10 m² you would need approximately 7 boxes as a baseline. As with any large-format tile project, we recommend adding around 10% to account for cuts – particularly important with a 600x1200mm rectified tile where precise cuts around bath panels, shower trays, and toilet bases are common – which would bring your order to 8 boxes. Calculating carefully before ordering is especially worthwhile with a premium tile like this.

The Athena Pearl has a polished finish and an R9 slip resistance rating, which is considered suitable for domestic indoor floors in areas that are not constantly wet underfoot. In a bathroom setting it is a practical option where the floor dries between uses, such as in an en suite or family bathroom, though in a wet room or walk-in shower tray where water pools continuously, a higher-rated slip resistance tile may be more appropriate. The polished surface is also available as a wall tile, which is where it truly shines – the marble onyx effect becomes dramatically luminous and reflective when used on a large wall area.

Rectified edges mean that each Athena Pearl tile has been precision-cut after firing to ensure perfectly consistent dimensions, which allows the tiles to be laid with very narrow grout joints – sometimes as little as 1.5 to 2mm. This is particularly valuable with a large-format 600x1200mm marble-effect tile like this, as tighter joints help the veining and pattern flow across the surface with minimal interruption, creating a more seamless, luxurious finish. Always discuss joint width with your installer, as even rectified tiles require some movement joint allowance in larger areas.