Floor tile technical guide
Somany Grande Valor Urbain Dark Grey Fp GVT Tile: technical guide
Somany Grande Valor Urbain Dark Grey Fp GVT Tile is a floor tile from Somany. Grande Valor Urbain Dark Grey Fp is a glazed vitrified (gvt) tile from Somany Ceramics (Duragres range) for floor, wall use, offered in 600 x 1200 mm · 9 mm with a full polished finish.
- Full Polished finish reflects light and makes a room look brighter
- Vitrified body absorbs very little water, so it resists stains and suits heavy-use floors
- Large format means fewer grout lines and a more seamless floor
Best for
- Bathrooms
- Kitchens
- Commercial spaces
- Floor
- Wall
- Bedroom
Pros
- Full Polished finish reflects light and makes a room look brighter
- Vitrified body absorbs very little water, so it resists stains and suits heavy-use floors
- Large format means fewer grout lines and a more seamless floor
Cons
- A glossy surface can be slippery when wet, so it is a poor choice for bathrooms and outdoor steps
- Large tiles need a very level floor and skilled laying
Key specifications
As stated by the maker.
- Brand
- Somany Ceramics
- Tile body
- Glazed Vitrified (GVT)
- Series
- Duragres
- Application
- Floor, Wall
- Suitable for
- Bedroom, Living Room, Kitchen, Bathroom, Lobby, Mall, Restaurant, Veranda, Balcony, Prayer Room
- Sizes
- 600 x 1200 mm · 9 mm
- Finish
- Full Polished
- Colour
- Grey
- Pattern
- Random
- Packing
- 600 x 1200 mm · 9 mm: 2 tiles, 1.44 sq m (15.50016 sq ft) per carton
- SAP codes
- T31F119001351102
Warranty and validity
- Warranty
- Not stated in the maker’s catalogue. Ask us before ordering and we will confirm it with the brand.
- Shelf life / validity
- Tiles have no shelf life: stored dry and flat in their cartons, they can be laid years later.
How to use it
- Check the application the maker lists (floor, wall or both) before buying: a tile sold for walls only is not made for foot traffic.
- Vitrified tiles (GVT, PGVT, double charge, full body) absorb very little water, which suits living rooms, bedrooms and busy commercial floors.
- For bathrooms, balconies, ramps and outdoor steps, choose a matt, rustic or anti-skid finish rather than a glossy one.
Installation
- Lay the tiles on a level, fully cured base; an uneven screed shows through, and more so with large tiles.
- Use a tile adhesive made for vitrified tiles rather than plain cement mortar, especially for large formats: low-absorption tiles bond poorly to mortar alone.
- Keep the joint width the maker recommends with spacers, and grout only after the adhesive has set.
- Buy some extra for cutting and breakage, from the same batch, so the shade matches across the room.
Care and maintenance
- Sweep or vacuum grit regularly; grit underfoot is what scratches a glazed surface.
- Clean with a pH-neutral floor cleaner. Acid and strong alkaline cleaners dull the glaze and eat into grout.
- Keep a few spare tiles from the same batch, so a cracked tile can be replaced without a visible mismatch.
Buying tips
- Tiles are sold by the carton: read the coverage per carton in the packing details, divide your floor area by it and round up.
- Order a whole room from one batch or shade code; two batches of the same design can differ slightly in tone.
- Large tiles mean fewer grout lines, but they need a flatter floor and more careful laying.
Maker and compliance details
- Manufacturer / brand
- Somany
- Model code
- T31F119001351102
Compare with similar products
| Specification | | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Ask for price | Ask for price | Ask for price | |
| Brand | Somany | Somany | Simpolo | Kajaria |
| Tile body | Glazed Vitrified (GVT) | Glazed Vitrified (GVT) | Ivory Body | Polished Vitrified |
| Series | Duragres | Duragres | — | — |
| Application | Floor, Wall | Floor, Wall | Wall, Floor | Floor Tile |
| Suitable for | Bedroom, Living Room, Kitchen, Bathroom, Lobby, Mall, Restaurant, Veranda, Balcony, Prayer Room | Bedroom, Living Room, Kitchen, Bathroom, Lobby, Mall, Restaurant, Reception, Prayer | livingroom, bathroom, kitchen, balcony, bedroom | — |
| Sizes | 600 x 1200 mm · 9 mm | 600 x 1200 mm · 8.5 mm | 600 x 1200 mm · 8.5 mm | 400 x 400 mm · 12 mm |
| Finish | Full Polished | Full Polished | Polished | Matt |
| Colour | Grey | Grey | Grey | Grey |
| Pattern | Random | Random | Random | — |
Values as each maker states them. “—” means the maker does not state it.
Frequently asked questions
The maker’s catalogue does not state a warranty for this product. Ask us before ordering and we will confirm it with the brand.
The maker lists it for: Floor, Wall, Bedroom, Living Room, Kitchen, Bathroom, Lobby, Mall, Restaurant, Veranda, Balcony, Prayer Room. Going by its stated specifications, it suits: Bathrooms, Kitchens, Commercial spaces.
Measure the floor area, divide it by the coverage per carton given in the packing details, and round up. Add a little extra for cuts and breakage.
Usually yes, when the maker lists wall as an application. Large, heavy tiles on walls need a suitable adhesive and, at height, mechanical support while they set.
Glossy and polished tiles are more slippery when wet than matt, rustic or textured ones. For wet areas choose a matt or anti-skid finish.
Product facts are from the maker’s published data; the use, fitting and care advice applies to floor tiles in general. Last updated 9 November 2026.