Designed to feel considered, not merely specified.

Deep black slate-look porcelain tile with subtle surface movement for dramatic floors, feature walls, fireplaces, bathrooms, and contemporary indoor-outdoor palettes. Available in 3 x 12, 12 x 24, and 24 x 48 tile formats in 9 mm thickness, with coordinated grip-tile and 20 mm paver options also available.

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Verified product information

Published specifications.

Product family	Tiles
Collection	Essence
Country of origin	United States
Available size	3" x 12", 12" x 24", 24" x 48"
Thickness	0.35" (9mm)
Grip-finish tile option	12" x 24", 24" x 48" · 0.35" (9mm) · EW — Exterior, Wet · R11 · A+B+C
Coordinated paver	12" x 12", 12" x 24", 24" x 24", 12" x 48", 24" x 48", 24" x 48" MIX · 0.8" (20mm) · Published on Aura

Porcelain tile performance data

Technical information.

Interior floors and walls. Montauk Black is also listed in coordinated grip-tile and 20 mm paver formats for projects that continue the same slate look outdoors.

Essence notes

Collection-specific notes are summarized from current manufacturer technical information. Product-specific reports are available by request when supplied by the manufacturer.

General porcelain tile performance reference for North American ANSI A137.1 testing.
Physical property	Test standard	Rectified	Non-rectified	Reported result
Water absorption	ASTM C373	< 0.5%	< 0.5%	Complies with ANSI A137.1
DCOF — dynamic coefficient of friction	ANSI A326.3	As reported	As reported	IW — Interior, Wet
Freeze / thaw cycling resistance	ASTM C1026	As reported	As reported	Resistant
Thermal shock resistance	ASTM C484	As reported	As reported	Resistant
Warpage — edge	ASTM C485	± 0.4% or ± 0.05 in	± 0.75% or ± 0.09 in	Complies with ANSI A137.1
Warpage — diagonal	ASTM C485	± 0.4% or ± 0.07 in	± 0.5% or ± 0.08 in	Complies with ANSI A137.1
Wedging	ASTM C502	± 0.25% or ± 0.03 in	± 0.5% or ± 0.08 in	Complies with ANSI A137.1
Chemical resistance	ASTM C650	As reported	As reported	Unaffected
Stain resistance	ASTM C1378	As reported	As reported	Unaffected
Breaking strength	ASTM C648	250 lbf or greater	250 lbf or greater	Complies with ANSI A137.1
Thickness variation	ASTM C499	Range: 0.04 in	Range: 0.04 in	Complies with ANSI A137.1

How to use this data: this is a general manufacturer performance reference for porcelain tile, primarily reflecting average production and matte-finish testing. It is not a product-specific certificate or a guarantee for every color, finish, caliber, lot, installation, or use condition.

Confirm the exact collection, finish, caliber, shade, lot, and intended application before ordering.
DCOF classifications do not make any tile slip-proof. Slope, drainage, contaminants, footwear, maintenance, grout joints, and site conditions affect traction.
Use tiles from the same caliber and production lot in visually continuous areas whenever possible.
Product-specific laboratory reports may be requested when a specification or commercial project requires documented values.
The selected product is Essence Montauk Black; confirm current technical documentation for this exact selection and finish.

Optional Grip finish

Enhanced-traction 9 mm tile performance.

Available for this selection in 12" x 24", 24" x 48", 0.35" (9mm). Available by project; confirm current lead time with Aura Stone.

General 9 mm porcelain tile Grip-finish performance reference.
Physical property	Test standard	Reported value	Reported result
Water absorption	ASTM C373	≤ 0.5%	Complies with ANSI A137.1
DCOF — dynamic coefficient of friction	ANSI A326.3	As reported	EW — Exterior, Wet
Barefoot skid resistance	EN 16165 (former DIN 51097)	—	A+B+C
Ramp skid resistance	EN 16165 (former DIN 51130)	—	R11
Freeze / thaw cycling resistance	ASTM C1026	As reported	Resistant
Thermal shock resistance	ASTM C484	As reported	Resistant
Warpage — edge	ASTM C485	± 0.4% or ± 0.05 in	Complies with ANSI A137.1
Warpage — diagonal	ASTM C485	± 0.4% or ± 0.07 in	Complies with ANSI A137.1
Wedging	ASTM C502	± 0.25% or ± 0.03 in	Complies with ANSI A137.1
Chemical resistance	ASTM C650	As reported	Unaffected
Stain resistance	ASTM C1378	As reported	Unaffected
Thickness variation	ASTM C499	Range: 0.04 in	Complies with ANSI A137.1
Breaking strength	ASTM C648	250 lbf or greater	Complies with ANSI A137.1

Grip finish is a 9 mm porcelain tile option—not a universal substitute for a 20 mm paver. It can support exterior and wet-area design where the exact collection, format, substrate, bonded installation system, drainage, slope, and project conditions are suitable.

No tile surface is slip-proof. Water, contaminants, footwear, slope, grout joints, maintenance, and site conditions affect traction.
Confirm that the exact color and size are offered in Grip finish before ordering; Grip availability is collection-specific.
Use the 20 mm paver where the selected dry-laid, pedestal, gravel, sand-set, or other installation method requires the thicker paver format.
Product-specific laboratory reports and current technical documents may be requested for specification-driven projects.
Essence Montauk Black is currently listed in Grip finish at 12" x 24", 24" x 48", 0.35" (9mm).

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Installation & care

Protect the design through good planning.

Confirm substrate preparation, setting material, grout joint, movement joints, trim conditions, and wet-area requirements with the installer. Use compatible porcelain cleaners, remove grout residue promptly, and do not use hydrofluoric acid, waxes, sealers, or unapproved coatings.

Read the Product Use, Installation, Care & Safety Guide

Coordinated indoor / outdoor format