Floor tile technical guide
Somany Nebula Grey 24 Matt Slab Tile: technical guide
Somany Nebula Grey 24 Matt Slab Tile is a floor tile from Somany. Nebula Grey 24 Matt is a slab tile from Somany Ceramics (Cover15teen range) for counter top, floor, wall use, offered in 800 x 2400 mm · 15 mm with a matt finish.
- Matt finish gives better grip underfoot than a glossy surface
- Large format means fewer grout lines and a more seamless floor
- Tile body: Slab
Best for
- Commercial spaces
- Counter Top
- Floor
- Wall
- Counter top
- Table Top
Pros
- Matt finish gives better grip underfoot than a glossy surface
- Large format means fewer grout lines and a more seamless floor
Cons
- Large tiles need a very level floor and skilled laying
Key specifications
As stated by the maker.
- Brand
- Somany Ceramics
- Tile body
- Slab
- Series
- Cover15teen
- Application
- Counter Top, Floor, Wall
- Suitable for
- Counter top, Table Top, Lobby, Reception, Mall, Restaurant, Hotels, Bedroom, Livingroom, Prayer room
- Sizes
- 800 x 2400 mm · 15 mm
- Finish
- Matt
- Colour
- Grey
- Pattern
- Plain
- Packing
- 800 x 2400 mm · 15 mm: 1 tiles, 1.92 sq m (20.66688 sq ft) per carton
- SAP codes
- T61F237000139101
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
- T61F237000139101
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: Counter Top, Floor, Wall, Counter top, Table Top, Lobby, Reception, Mall, Restaurant, Hotels, Bedroom, Livingroom, Prayer room. Going by its stated specifications, it suits: 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.