Floor tile technical guide
Somany Strix Grey Dark Ceramic Tile: technical guide
Somany Strix Grey Dark Ceramic Tile is a floor tile from Somany. Strix Grey Dark is a ceramic tile from Somany Ceramics for floor, wall use, offered in 300 x 600 mm · 9 mm, 300 x 300 mm · 8.5 mm with a glossy, matt finish.
- Tile body: Ceramic
- Application: Floor, Wall
- Suitable for: Kitchen, Bathroom, Balcony, Living Room, Bedroom, Prayer…
Best for
- Bathrooms
- Kitchens
- Floor
- Wall
- Kitchen
- Bathroom
Cons
- Ceramic body is more porous than vitrified tile, so it is better for light-traffic floors and walls
Key specifications
As stated by the maker.
- Brand
- Somany Ceramics
- Tile body
- Ceramic
- Application
- Floor, Wall
- Suitable for
- Kitchen, Bathroom, Balcony, Living Room, Bedroom, Prayer Room
- Sizes
- 300 x 600 mm · 9 mm, 300 x 300 mm · 8.5 mm
- Finish
- Glossy, Matt
- Colour
- Grey
- Pattern
- Horizontal Lines
- Packing
- 300 x 600 mm · 9 mm: 6 tiles, 1.08 sq m (11.62512 sq ft) per carton | 300 x 300 mm · 8.5 mm: 10 tiles, 0.9 sq m (9.68751 sq ft) per carton
- SAP codes
- T11W113000416105, T12F107000196110
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
Compare with similar products
| Specification | | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Ask for price | Ask for price | ₹758 | |
| Brand | Somany | Somany | Kajaria | Orientbell |
| Tile body | Ceramic | Ceramic | Ceramic Wall | Ceramic |
| Application | Floor, Wall | Floor, Wall | Wall Tile, Floor Tile | Floor Tiles |
| Suitable for | Kitchen, Bathroom, Balcony, Living Room, Bedroom, Prayer Room | Kitchen, Bathroom, Balcony, Living Room, Bedroom, Prayer Room | — | Balcony, High Traffic, Kitchen, Outdoor Area, Parking, Terrace, Outdoor, Porch |
| Sizes | 300 x 600 mm · 9 mm, 300 x 300 mm · 8.5 mm | 300 x 450 mm · 9 mm, 300 x 300 mm · 8.5 mm | 300 x 600 mm | — |
| Finish | Glossy, Matt | Glossy, Matt | Reactive | — |
| Colour | Grey | Grey | Gold | Grey |
| Pattern | Horizontal Lines | Plain | — | — |
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, Kitchen, Bathroom, Balcony, Living Room, Bedroom, Prayer Room. Going by its stated specifications, it suits: Bathrooms, Kitchens.
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.