COEM Cardoso Stone-Effect Porcelain Tiles

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Coem Cardoso Stone-Effect Porcelain Tiles

£25.67

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PC1GLR

ColourCorda Corda

Size

Finish

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Product description

Cardoso by COEM — natural intensity. Pietra di Cardoso is a fine sandstone quarried in the Apuan Alps of northern Tuscany, long used for Italian stairs, thresholds and paving and recognised by the pale striped grains that move lightly across its surface. This porcelain stoneware reproduces that character across five tones, from the warm sand of Corda through to the dense charcoal of Antracite.

The collection

Available in five colours, five finishes and eleven sizes — including 20mm GresX2 paving, a 5x5 mosaic and a Palladiana composition — Cardoso is a single stone for interiors, terraces and pool surrounds alike.

The colours

Corda is a warm sand tone with soft cream striping, the lightest in the range. Beige is a touch deeper and warmer, sitting comfortably with oak and rattan. Grigio Chiaro is a pale silvery grey with clear pale veining, the most versatile of the five. Grigio Scuro is a mid-charcoal with strong directional grain. Antracite is a deep near-black with bright mineral flecking, striking as a feature floor or a contrast border.

What is and is not made

The 20mm GresX2 range — 60.4x90.6 and both edge pieces — is made in Corda, Grigio Chiaro, Grigio Scuro and Antracite. There is no Beige in 20mm
Lucidato is made in 60x120, 45x90, 60x60 and 30x60 only
30x120 and 7.3x30 are Naturale only; 30x30 is Naturale and Esterno Rettificato
Mosaico Palladiana and the Palladiana composition are Esterno Burattato only

How to use it

Cardoso works as one stone for a whole project: the 60 × 120 cm and 45 × 90 cm on interior floors, the Esterno and 20 mm gresX2 versions on terraces and pool surrounds, and the Elle step elements on stairs. Use the 7.3 × 30 cm strips or the Palladiana composition for a feature wall or a more traditional floor.

Ordering & delivery

Minimum order: 5m²
Sold by: the full box (price shown per box, with the m² rate underneath) for field tiles and mosaics; per piece for trims, battiscopa and edge elements
Prices: inclusive of VAT
Delivery: typically 2–4 weeks from Italy. Free on orders of £750 and over; otherwise pallet delivery is calculated at checkout. Large-format tiles (90 × 90 cm and above) and slabs always carry a delivery charge, calculated at checkout
Recommended allowance: add approximately 10% for cuts, wastage and future repairs
Palladiana yields 1.2m² per composition with a 20mm minimum joint
Buttering-floating (double-buttering) is recommended when fixing the Elle elements

See it before you buy

Cardoso runs from V2 to V4 depending on size, so the smaller formats vary noticeably tile to tile — something photographs rarely convey. Samples of all five colours are available to order, and the range is on display at our luxury interiors showroom in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, where you can compare finishes side by side in natural light. Our team can help with quantities, layout, trims and adhesive specification. Call 01782 617517 or email sales@homeofclay.co.uk for a quotation or to arrange a visit.

Key features

Stone-effect porcelain with pale striped veining
Corda, Beige, Grigio Chiaro, Grigio Scuro and Antracite
Naturale, Lucidato, Esterno and Esterno Burattato finishes
Naturale R10; Esterno R11 with A+B barefoot rating
7 indoor and 6 outdoor formats
Matching 20 mm gresX2 outdoor tiles (60.4x90.6), R11 · A+B, A1fl fire class
LEED® certified: high recycled material content

Technical information

Selected format

Corda / Lineare ad Elle 30x60x5cm (12”x24”x2”) – per piece / Naturale Rettificato (Unpolished)

Product code: PC1GLR
Colour: Corda
Format: Lineare ad Elle 30x60x5cm (12”x24”x2”)
Sold by: Piece
Pieces per box: 4
Laying: Buttering-floating: fully coat the back of the piece and the bed with adhesive, leaving no voids
Surface: Naturale: natural matt
Edge: Rectified
Slip resistance: R10 (DIN 51130)
DCOF (wet): ≥ 0.42
B.C.R.A. friction: Dry > 0.40, wet > 0.40
Suitable for: Indoor walls and floors; Light-traffic commercial areas; External cladding and ventilated façades; Heavy-traffic commercial areas

Collection specification

Collection: Cardoso: a stone effect with pale striped veining
Manufacturer: COEM, Fiorano Modenese, Italy
Material: Porcelain stoneware (gres porcellanato)
Standard: EN 14411:2012 Annex G, Group BIa UGL
Colours: Corda, Beige, Grigio Chiaro, Grigio Scuro, Antracite
Shade variation: V2: slight variation (60x120, 45x90, 60x60, 30x120); V4: random variation (30x30, 30x60, 7.3x30)
Graphic variation: 59 different digital faces (30x60); 40 different digital faces (60x60)
Use: Residential; light-traffic commercial; heavy-traffic commercial (Naturale, Esterno, gresX2)
Sustainability: LEED® certified: high recycled material content
Lead time: Typically 2–4 weeks from Italy
Delivery: Free on orders of £750 and over; otherwise calculated at checkout

Technical values are COEM’s published figures and are indicative. Please confirm anything specification-critical with us before ordering or laying.

Downloads

COEM Cardoso collection cataloguePDF – Coem Download
COEM gresX2 20mm outdoor cataloguePDF – Coem Download
COEM Technical Features 2026PDF – Coem Download
COEM CE Declaration of Performance annex - porcelain stonewarePDF – Coem Download

Delivery & returns

Lead time: typically 2–4 weeks, shipped from Italy.

Free delivery on orders of £750 and over. Under £750, pallet delivery is calculated at checkout.

Large-format tiles and slabs (90 × 90 cm and above): these travel on special pallets, so a delivery charge applies whatever the order value. It's calculated at checkout.

Minimum order: 5 m² for field tiles.

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FAQs

How much should I order?

Measure the area in m² and add 10% for cuts, breakages and spares for future repairs (15% for herringbone or diagonal layouts). Tiles are sold in full boxes only. Use the box calculator next to the price: it adds the 10%, rounds up to whole boxes and fills in the quantity for you.

What does rectified mean?

Rectified tiles are ground to an exact size after firing, giving straight, sharp edges. That allows tight grout joints of around 2–3 mm. Non-rectified (natural-edge) tiles need a slightly wider joint.

What do R10, R11 and A+B mean?

R ratings (DIN 51130) measure slip resistance in shoes: R10 suits most indoor floors, and R11 suits outdoor areas and wet, heavy-use spaces. A+B (DIN 51097) is the barefoot wet rating, used for showers and pool surrounds. The rating for your chosen finish is shown under Technical information.

What does V3 shade variation mean?

V3 means moderate variation in shade and pattern from tile to tile, as you'd see in natural stone. Draw tiles from several boxes as you lay, so the variation spreads evenly across the floor.

How long does delivery take?

COEM tiles are shipped from Italy, typically within 2–4 weeks. Delivery is free on orders of £750 and over; under that, pallet delivery is calculated at checkout. Large-format tiles and slabs (90 × 90 cm and above) always carry a delivery charge, calculated at checkout. Call us on 01782 617517 if you need a firm date.