24x48 is large tile at wall scale: eight square feet per piece, a few joints and a calm, wide surface. It is a great step toward slab-look without going to full slab.
- Face size
- 24 in x 48 in
- Coverage
- About 8 sq ft per piece
- Best for
- Large walls and floors
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24x48 in three layouts
Where 24x48 works best
- Shower walls floor to ceiling
- Feature walls behind a vanity
- Large bathroom floors
- Wet rooms
What we like and what to know
What we like
- Very few grout lines
- Convincing marble-look and concrete-look porcelain
- Looks close to a slab at a more approachable scale
What to know
- Heavy and delicate to carry, which takes careful handling
- Needs a flat wall and large-format mortar
Layouts that suit 24x48
Stacked (Straight Lay) · Running Bond (Brick) · Vertical Stack
How we set 24x48
We handle 24x48 with a suction cup carrier, set it with large-format mortar, and check each panel with a straightedge to keep every edge flush.
Plan it before you decide
The Shower Builder lets you choose the tile size, the layout, the grout, the metal finish and the niche, and shows a 3D model as you go. Pine handles all pricing personally at the consultation — he’ll take great care of you.
24x48 questions
Is 24x48 the same as a slab?
No. A slab is much larger, around five by ten feet. 24x48 is a large tile with a few joints.
Can 24x48 tile be laid in a brick pattern?
Yes, with a one-third offset. A stacked layout is a clean, modern alternative.
Related sizes
12x24 · 24x24 · Giant 5x10 ft Porcelain · 18x36
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