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Italian Porcelain Tile & Slabs Los Angeles

The Royal Stone Guide to Large-Format Porcelain for Kitchens, Baths, Fireplaces, Outdoors & Custom Fabrication

Address: Royal Stone & Slab Yard, 2303 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064

Service Area: Greater Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Westwood, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Malibu, West Hollywood, Hollywood Hills, Bel Air, Century City, Culver City, Venice, Marina del Rey, Manhattan Beach, Pasadena, and beyond.

Website: RoyalStoneLA.com

Executive Summary (Designer-Friendly)

Royal Stone's Los Angeles slab yard features premium Italian porcelain slabs and large-format slabs ideal for today's most challenging commercial and residential projects. Envision marble-look veining without maintenance, concrete-inspired minimalism with precise rectified edges, and outdoor-rated textures that move smoothly from inside to out. With thinly profiled panels (6–12 mm), worktop-quality porcelain slabs (12–20 mm), and extra-large format sizes up to 63\" x 126\" (160 x 320 cm), our material list supports kitchen countertops & islands, shower walls, fireplace surrounds, feature walls, vanities, outdoor kitchens, and pool decks—all produced in Los Angeles with the quality that our design community expects.

Why Italian Porcelain?

Italian manufacturers pioneered digital inkjet glazing, sintering technology, and kiln engineering in large formats—the technologies that make modern porcelain slabs dimensionally stable, UV-stable, stain-resistant, and uniformly consistent. The result is a surface that offers the aesthetic appeal of natural stone or concrete at very low maintenance and with very attractive lifecycle costs, even under harsh conditions like commercial kitchens, sun-scorched patios, or steam showers.

Key Performance Advantages

Low Porosity & Stain Resistance: Wine, coffee, oil, cosmetics, and strong household cleaners are resisted by dense sintered body.

Scratch & Heat Resistance: Busy worktops and high-traffic floors are fine (use trivets for thermal shock best practice).

UV-Stable Color: Indoor–outdoor transition is ideal in Southern California's bright sunlight.

Hygienic & Food-Safe: Non-absorbent surface resists bacteria; recommended for restaurant tabletops and kitchen counters.

Slip-Resistant Finishes: Grip/structured textures for pool surrounds, spa decks, and showers.

Rectified Precision: Sharp fresh details and narrow grout joints (where properly installed).

Sustainable Credentials: A number of Italian collections have EPDs and low-emission ratings, allowing for green-building goals.

What We Carry (Summary of Sizes & Thicknesses)

Royal Stone cuts a broad matrix to allow designers to specify one appearance across multiple uses:

Large-Format Tile (9–12 mm):

24"×48" (60×120 cm), 48"×48" (120×120 cm), and specialty planks/pavers.

Thin-Gauged Panels (6–7 mm):

Up to 63"×126" (160×320 cm) for wall cladding, feature walls, and shower surrounds.

Worktop Slabs (12 mm, 20 mm):

Countertops, furniture, waterfall legs, fireplaces, and islands.

Exterior-Rated Pavers (20 mm):

Pool areas, patios, pedestal systems, and roof decks.

3D & Fluted Pieces:

Architectural ribs and decorative slats used in media walls and retail boutique details.

Trim Elements & Miter-Friendly Edges:

Clean corners, shadow reveals, and built-in drain runs.

Ask our staff about book-matching and vein-matching for continuing patterns on tall fireplace chimneys or multi-panel design walls.

Aesthetic Families (Looks That Work)

1) Marble-Look Porcelain

Why designers love it: drama, continuity, and the realism of old stones without the sealing/etching problems.

Calacatta & Borghini Interpretations: Big, flowing gold-grey veins on a crisp ivory background.

Paonazzo & Viola-Inspired Graphics: Magazine purples, aubergine, and inky golds for wow-factors chimneys and powder rooms.

Statuario & Carrara Neutrals: Calming graphite veining for relaxing spa bathrooms.

Nero Marquina & Portoro Noir: High-contrast drama for bars and high-end boutique retail.

Breccia & Capraia-Influenced Swirls: Layered motion that sings on large walls.

Best uses: double-height fireplaces, kitchen islands (waterfalls), primary-bath feature walls, hotel lobbies, jewelry boutiques.

2) Travertine-Look & Limestone-Look Porcelain

Why designers like it: warmth and striation of sedimentary stones with great durability.

Navona-inspired linear movement for fluted fireplace panels.

Ivory/Cream color palettes that span Tuscan classicism and SoCal modern.

Textured finishes that work extremely well on exterior flooring and pool decks.

Best applications: outdoor lounges, shower walls, entry vestibules, wine rooms.

3) Concrete & Minimalist Cement Appearances

Why designers love it: gallery-grade neutrality that draws attention to art and millwork.

Cast-in-place realism with salt-and-pepper detail.

Smooth micro-cement effects for contemporary bathrooms.

Large panels that make joints virtually invisible.

Best applications: loft kitchens, creative offices, multi-family amenity spaces, micro-boutique hotels.

4) Terrazzo-Look Porcelain

Why designers love it: whimsical chips, cohesive color stories, and interior-exterior extension.

Micro-terrazzo for understated backgrounds

Macro-aggregate statements for hospitality and retail

Ideal applications: coffee bars, restaurant bathrooms, children's baths, brand-focused lobbies.

5) Metal, Corten, and Industrial Oxide Aesthetics

Why designers love it: high-end edginess for bars, highlight walls, and modern exteriors.

Weathered steel, burnished bronze, and blackened iron environments—with zero maintenance.

Ideal applications: fireplace cladding, restaurant facades, media walls.

Finishes & Tactility

Polished: Mirror-like depth for formal foyers and statement islands.

Honed/Satin/Silk: Soft sheen that reads premium and camera-ready.

Matte: Understated, architecture-first surface.

Grip/Structured (R10–R12): Safety and traction for showers, spa decks, and exteriors.

Textured/Fluted: Adds shadow play and acoustic warmth to tall walls.

Applications & Design Playbook

Kitchens & Worktops

Islands & Waterfalls: Vein-matched porcelain creates monolithic forms with minimal joints.

Backsplashes: Oversized panels reduce grout lines—ideal for modern kitchens.

Integrated Drain Boards & Aprons: Custom details enhance function and hygiene.

Hygiene & Food Safety: No absorbing surface simplifies daily cleaning.

Pro Tip: Select 12–20 mm worktop slabs for impact. For dramatic edge, miter to create thickness.

Luxury Bathrooms & Steam Showers

Book-matched feature walls bring spa-like elegance to small rooms.

Shower Surrounds: Slender panels minimize joints; grip floors suit wet-room formats.

Floating Vanities & Integrated Sills: Streamlined custom fabrication creates few lines.

Pro Tip: Pair wall panels at 6–7 mm with floors at 9–10 mm for maximum performance and handling.

Fireplaces & Feature Walls

Double-height chimneys are gallery surfaces with marble-surfaced graphics.

Slatted/fluted media walls hide seams and improve acoustics.

Invisible access panels (fabrication trick) maintain clean lines for AV or storage.

Pro Tip: Employ vein-flow arrangements on multiple panels for the best visual continuity.

Outdoor Living & Pools

UV-stable color maintains tones from interior to sun-kissed patios.

20 mm pavers align with pedestal/deck assemblies for use on rooftops.

Slip-resistant textures form spa and pool surrounds elegantly safe.

Pro Tip: Employ a consistent "look" inside and outside to create the illusion of extending your footprint—a West LA trend.

Commercial & Hospitality

Shopping and restaurant high-traffic floors enjoy porcelain's scratch resistance.

Restrooms & Vanities attain stylish stone looks with fast nightly maintenance.

Brandable feature walls (macro-vein or macro-terrazzo) photo beautifully for PR and socials.

Fabrication & Detailing in Los Angeles

Royal Stone collaborates with leading local installers and fabricators to schedule templates, computer-aided digital nesting, waterjet/CNC cutting, mitered edges, eased profiles, and vein-match sequencing. Our specialists can guide you:

Select the proper thickness for the application (walls vs worktops vs exterior).

Plan the location of seams and book-match orientation.

Optimize crate utilization to reduce waste and keep cost down.

Coordinate edge details (3 mm micro-chamfer, mitered aprons, eased or square).

Pre-finish samples for client sign-off and GC pricing.

Bring your drawings. We'll mark up cut sheets and check panel numbering so the finished space feels intentional and seamless.

Installation Insights (For Pros & Perfectionists)

We don't install, but we work with the trade to set up teams for success.

Substrate Flatness: Big panels demand very flat substrates; use proper patch/leveling.

Mortar Selection: Use large-and-heavy-tile (LHT) mortars or panel-approved adhesives per manufacturer instructions.

Back-Butter & Beat-In: Mandatory for full coverage and bond strength.

Leveling Systems: Clip-and-wedge (or screw) systems reduce lippage on large formats.

Movement Joints: Per TCNA/ANSI in wet areas and sun-exposed expanses.

Penetrations & Edge Protection: Pre-plan cutouts and use appropriate profiles at vulnerable corners.

Exterior Pavers: Confirm pedestal layout, drainage slope, and perimeter containment.

If you’re an installer new to XL panels, ask us for training resources and fabricator referrals in Los Angeles.

Sustainability & Wellness

Italian porcelain allows for low-maintenance, long-life spaces that reduce replacement cycles. Some lines include:

EPDs / HPDs (health and environmental product declarations)

Low-VOC certifications for indoor air quality

Recycled content options

Longevity benefits that reduce embodied carbon over a project lifecycle

Ask us for product-specific documentation at specification.

Selecting the Right Porcelain: A Specifier's Checklist

Aesthetic Intent

Marble-look (which family?), concrete, terrazzo, metal, limestone/travertine.

Polished vs honed vs matte vs grip.

Format & Thickness

Walls (6–7 mm), floors (9–12 mm), worktops (12–20 mm), exterior pavers (20 mm).

Slip Resistance (Wet Areas/Outdoor)

Obtain Target R10–R12 structured finishes where required.

UV Exposure & Heat

For indoor–outdoor continuity, confirm UV-stable glazes (standard for quality Italian porcelain).

Budget & Waste Strategy

Size-up panels and seam designs to reduce cuts and maximize yields.

Lead Times & Crating

Schedule project timing and pre-book early for slabs in book-match runs.

Fabrication Plan

Edge build-ups, miter returns, integrated drain boards, sink reveals, and access panels.

Working With Royal Stone (How We Work With You)

Showroom & Slab Viewing

Stop by our West LA showroom to see full panels and room-sized mockups.

Material Hold & Tagging

We can tag slabs while your client finishes drawings.

Samples & Mockups

Order cut samples for client meetings; ask for book-match previews.

Fabricator/Installer Referrals

We pair you with teams experienced in XL porcelain.

Logistics

Local pickup or delivery coordination to your shop or jobsite.

After-Care Instructions

Simple cleaning process (pH-neutral suggested) for years of beauty to come.

Neighborhood Design Notes (Los Angeles-Specific)

Beverly Hills & Bel Air: Gloss marble-appear porcelain with gold veining for elegant entrances, paired with matte grip elsewhere around pool pavilions.

Pacific Palisades & Malibu: Salt-airproof porcelain pavers and UV-stable wall panels for ocean-view terraces and indoor-outdoor great rooms.

Santa Monica & Venice: Micro-terrazzo and concrete-look floors to ground modern millwork and art collections.

West Hollywood & Hollywood Hills: Editorial Viola/Paonazzo-style porcelain for nightlife-perfect powder rooms and sculptural fireplaces.

Brentwood & Westwood: Honed porcelain worktops perfect for families—serene luxury, ultimate durability.

Downtown LA & Culver City Commercial: Large-format concrete-look panels for lobbies and creative offices with speedy turnarounds.

Maintenance: The Five-Minute Guide for Clients

Daily: Wipe with soft cloth or microfiber and pH-free, mild cleaner.

Weekly: Quick floor mopping; no waxes or sealing.

Stains: Most spills wiped away; for stubborn residues, use accepted porcelain cleaners.

Polished Surfaces: Use non-abrasive cleaning solutions and pads to preserve reflectivity.

Outdoors: Water dust/debris; as needed, seasonal clean.

Pricing & Project Budgeting (What to Expect)

Porcelain price depends on format, thickness, finish, and graphic detail (e.g., high-end marble-looks, book-match sets). Thin wall panels will differ from 20 mm pavers and large-format worktop slabs. We'll help you balance aesthetic appeal, yield, and fabricability to optimize value without compromise.

Frequently Asked Questions (Comprehensive)

Q1: Can porcelain really replicate natural marble?

A: Contemporary Italian digital glazing accurately reflects vein depth, shadow, and crystalline "noise"—especially on satin and polished finishes. Porcelain is most commonly used by most clients for book-matched fireplace walls where drama is desired and easy maintenance is required.

Q2: Can porcelain be used for kitchen countertops?

A: Yes. Specify 12–20 mm worktop slabs with appropriate edge builds. Porcelain is thermal shock-resistant, hygienic, and stain-resistant (use trivets for thermal shock). It's a favorite with families and cooking zones.

Q3: Will large panels crack?

A: Careful handling, substrate preparation, and fixings are essential. With properly trained fabricators and installers, thin-gauged panels perform excellently on walls and cladding.

Q4: Can I have the same look inside and out?

A: Yes. Choose UV-resistant Italian porcelain with grip coatings on the outside for slip resistance. It's an SoCal signature to visually expand living areas.

Q5: Do I need to seal porcelain?

A: No. Porcelain is not like most natural stone; it doesn't have to be sealed, so it's simpler to keep clean.

Q6: What are some common edge profiles on porcelain?

A: Mitered aprons, eased, and square edges are standard. We'll suggest based on thickness and application.

Q7: What compares to quartz or natural stone in porcelain?

A: Porcelain offers improved heat and UV resistance and realistic stone visuals with less upkeep. Natural stone offers genuine veining and mineral depth. Many designers use both together in the same job.

Q8: How fast can I get material?

A: Inventory, logistics, and selection rely on project size and selection. Call or visit to check current inventory and pre-order book-match slabs for installations early during the design process.

Spec-Ready Language (Copy-and-Paste for Drawings & Bids)

Surface: Italian porcelain slab

Format: Up to 63" × 126" (160 × 320 cm) as available

Thickness: 6–7 mm (wall), 9–12 mm (floor), 12–20 mm (worktop), 20 mm (paver)

Finish: Polished / Matte / Honed / Grip (as programmed)

Color/Look: Terrazzo-look / Limestone-look / Concrete-look / Marble-look (as programmed)

Edges: eased and miter edges where detailed; rectified

Installation: According to manufacturer + ANSI/TCNA standards; movement joints as required

Maintenance: pH-neutral cleaner; no sealing required

Designer Services & Trade Support

Private slab viewing and client presentation in West LA

Hold tags while drawings are finished

Cut samples and mockups (including book-match visual)

Fabricator contact and installation support

Logistics coordination to LA job sites