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Daltile Novelette Tile
$68.95
Unit price $8.99 per ft2Novelette brings the quiet warmth of natural travertine to a through-body porcelain paver built for the outdoors. Its soft, textured surface and gently layered movement suit patios, pool surrounds, entryways, and covered porches — anywhere you want the look of quarried stone with the toughness of porcelain. Choose from two earthy tones, Fable and Legend, in generous 24″ formats.
Features
- Natural travertine look, through-body porcelain — high-definition stone visuals in a colorbody porcelain paver.
- Textured, slip-resistant surface — DCOF ≥ 0.60 wet for confident footing on exterior floors.
- 2 CM paver build — nominal 2 CM thickness engineered for pedestal, sand-set, and mortar exterior installs.
- Impervious & frost-resistant — under 0.5% water absorption; dense porcelain shrugs off weather and never needs sealing.
- Large-format 24″ sizes — 24″×24″ and 24″×48″ for a modern, expansive layout with fewer joints.
- Two versatile earth tones — Fable and Legend pair easily with stone, wood, and greenery.
Specifications
| Material | Colorbody porcelain (travertine look), Xterior paver |
|---|---|
| Colors | Fable, Legend |
| Finish | Textured |
| Sizes | 24″×24″, 24″×48″ |
| Thickness | 2 CM (nominal) |
| Water Absorption | < 0.5% — impervious (ASTM C373) |
| DCOF / Slip Resistance | ≥ 0.60 wet (ANSI A137.1) — rated for exterior floors |
| Breaking Strength | ≥ 275 lbf (ASTM C648) |
| PEI Rating | 2 — all residential areas |
| Shade Variation | V2 — Medium |
| Applications | Residential floors, patios & exterior (non-freezing climates) |
| Country of Origin | Turkey |
| Sold By | Box (full cartons) |
Coverage & Ordering
| Size & Finish | Coverage / Box | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 24″×24″ Textured | 7.67 sq ft | $8.99 / sq ft |
| 24″×48″ Textured | 7.68 sq ft | $10.08 / sq ft |
We recommend ordering about 10% extra for cuts and waste. Tip: order your full project — including overage — in one purchase. Tile is produced in batches, and re-orders may ship from a different lot with slight shade variation.
You may also need
Complete the install with exterior-rated thinset mortar, grout in your chosen shade, tile edging / metal trim, and spacers. Novelette is porcelain, so no sealer is required.
Documents
Ships as boxed cartons via freight; most orders arrive in 3–7 business days. Inspect your delivery on arrival and report any transit damage within 48 hours.

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