Crema Marfil Rain Flower 12x12 Polished Marble Tile

The Crema Marfil Collection brings timeless sophistication with its soft creamy-beige background and gentle natural veining. This 12x12 marble tile presents a refined, classic look — perfect for adding elegance and warmth to compact areas or detailed floor and wall layouts.

Key Features:

• Material: Premium natural marble in classic Crema Marfil tones
• Finish: Polished — glossy, light-reflective surface that enhances brightness and elegance
• Size(s): 12" × 12" square tiles
• Water Absorption / PEI Rating: As with natural marble, water absorption is generally low when properly sealed; suitable for residential and light commercial flooring and wall applications
• Applications: Bathrooms, showers, kitchens, backsplashes, entryways, small living areas, feature walls, accent panels, stair treads, foyers
• Style Keywords: Classic marble, warm beige, natural veining, polished elegance, timeless, versatile, neutral-toned, refined

Why Choose the Crema Marfil Collection?

• Classic Marble Beauty – The creamy tones and subtle veining give spaces a sense of warmth, calm, and refined sophistication.
• Polished Finish Elegance – Provides a lustrous, bright surface that reflects light, ideal for areas needing a touch of luxury or visual expansion.
• Compact Size Versatility – The 12x12 format offers flexibility for areas where larger tiles may not fit or for detailed design layouts such as backsplashes and accent walls.
• Design Flexibility – Compliments traditional, transitional, or modern interiors, and pairs effortlessly with neutral palettes, wood finishes, or metallic fixtures.
• Durable & Long-Lasting – With proper sealing and maintenance, this marble remains a lasting, elegant choice for floors and walls in a variety of spaces.

Care Instructions:

• Seal immediately after installation, and reseal periodically to maintain protection against moisture and staining.
• Clean using pH-neutral stone cleaners or mild soap and water, and use soft cloths or mops to avoid scratches.
• Avoid acidic or abrasive cleaners that can damage or dull the polished surface.
• Wipe spills promptly — especially in kitchens or bathrooms — to prevent staining.

MATERIAL INSPECTION

Our stones are natural products. For this reason, there will be naturally occurring variations in the color, pattern, texture, and veining that may differ from what was pictured. Before you begin installation, please inspect the goods for any damage or defects such as chipped edges, broken pieces. We cannot make any adjustments or provide service after the installation has begun.

INSTALLATION

We recommend that you dry-fit your pattern first. Think about the cuts in advance and visualize the installation. Make sure that you practice laying out the pattern. This will also help you plan out the placement of the pieces, which is especially helpful with tiles that have a lot of variation.

To avoid affecting the color of the tile, we highly recommend using white thinset mortar. For faster installation, use a rapid curing thinset mortar.

• Apply as much adhesive as can be covered within 10-15 minutes.
• Grout joint should be a minimum of 1/16” and not butt set.
• Use a 3/16" or 1/4" square notch trowel when installing our marble material
• Prior to fixing the tiles in the mortar bed, use the flat side of the trowel prior to smooth down the ridges. 

GROUTING

• For all-natural stone, we suggest using non-sanded grout in order to prevent scratching.
• Before grouting, test an area to make sure the stone surface will not scratch.
• Grout joints should be packed full. Do not leave pits or voids.
• Clean excess grout as you work. Do not let it harden completely.
• Never use acids to clean grout haze.
• Use a damp sponge for the final cleaning and to smooth out the grout joints.
• We highly recommend applying grout release prior to grouting the tile to facilitate cleaning and for protection against staining from contrasting color grouts.

SEAL

After the stone is installed and grouted, seal the stone with an appropriate high-quality breathable stone sealer. This will minimize the potential for water absorption, efflorescence, and staining. If needed, a color enhancer may be applied to bring out the true color of the stone at any time after grouting. You may choose to reseal the tile when the stone gets darker or as needed.

CUTTING

For the best results, use a wet-saw with a new, continuous rim diamond blade designed to cut marble. Do not use “turbo” or other notched blades designed for use with porcelain or ceramic: such teeth can result in a coarse cut, leading to a heavily chipped edge.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

For normal care and maintenance of stone tiles, clean stone surfaces with a few drops of neutral cleaner, stone soap, or a mild liquid dishwashing detergent and warm water. Rinse the surface thoroughly after washing with the soap solution and dry with a soft cloth. To avoid leaving a film or causing streaks, avoid using too much cleaner or soap. When cleaning marble or limestone, do not use products that contain lemon, vinegar, or other acids. Do not use any abrasive cleaners.