{"title":"Parisian Chequer","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Is Parisian Chequer Tile?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParisian Chequer is a 12x12 honed porcelain tile in three colors, Creme, Blanche, and Noire, made to be paired into a classic black-and-white checkerboard floor. It's a marble-look porcelain, not natural stone, with heavy shade variation built into the printing so each tile reads as one-of-a-kind the way real marble does. For genuine natural marble instead of a porcelain look-alike, browse \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tilemart.com\/collections\/marble-tiles\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003emarble tiles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or see the wider \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tilemart.com\/collections\/checkerboard-tile\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003echeckerboard tile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e range for other pairings and price points.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParisian Chequer Floor and Wall Tile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParisian Chequer is honed matte porcelain with a rectified edge, so a 1\/8-inch grout joint keeps the checkerboard grid crisp and even instead of wandering. It's rated for both floors and walls, residential and commercial, with water absorption under 0.5 percent, which is what makes it suitable for showers and pool linings in addition to dry rooms. One caveat worth knowing: it's shower-pan rated, but confirm compatibility with your specific drain system with your installer before setting it in a shower pan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParisian Chequer Tile by Room\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBathroom: Blanche and Noire laid in an alternating grid is the classic black-and-white bathroom checkerboard floor. Creme paired with Noire softens the same pattern into a warmer, less stark look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKitchen: A checkerboard floor reads as a clear design statement in a kitchen, and because the tile is rated for heavy residential use, it holds up to daily foot traffic in a high-traffic room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFireplace surround: All three colors carry a fireplace surround rating, so Noire alone makes a dramatic, monochromatic hearth face without needing the checkerboard pairing at all.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePool surround: Parisian Chequer also carries a pool lining rating, so the same marble-look porcelain can extend from an indoor floor to a pool deck or surround.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Choose Parisian Chequer Tile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePick your pairing by how bold you want the contrast. Blanche and Noire together is the highest-contrast, most classic checkerboard look. Creme and Noire is softer and warmer. Any single color on its own skips the pattern entirely and reads as a plain marble-look floor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse the 1\/8-inch grout joint the rectified edge is built for. A wider joint fights the clean, tight grid that makes a checkerboard pattern read correctly from a distance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect heavy shade variation, since it's part of the design. Each tile is printed with pronounced veining differences on purpose, so the finished floor doesn't repeat in an obvious pattern. Dry-lay several boxes before setting so the variation spreads evenly across the floor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConfirm shower pan compatibility before that specific use. It's rated for shower pans, but drain systems vary, so check with your installer first if that's the application.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrder a sample in both colors you're pairing. Seeing Blanche and Noire (or Creme and Noire) side by side in your own light matters more for a checkerboard floor than for a single-color installation, since the contrast between the two is the whole point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"parisian-chequer-creme-honed-tile-12x12-tm0147-00069","title":"Parisian Chequer Creme 12X12 Honed Porcelain Rectified Tile","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarble-look porcelain tile brings warmth and old-world charm with Parisian Chequer Créme, a 12x12 honed tile washed in soft, creamy beige with subtle marble veining. The matte, honed finish mimics natural stone without the upkeep, while heavy shade variation gives every tile its own character so a finished floor or wall reads as authentic marble. Créme is made to be mixed, pairing beautifully with the deeper Noire for a timeless Parisian checkerboard floor or standing alone for a serene, monochromatic look. Because it is dense, low-absorption porcelain, it stands up to water, frost, and heavy foot traffic, making it suitable for entryways, kitchens, bathrooms, showers, and even pools and fireplace surrounds. With a slip-resistant rating and porcelain durability, this warm cream tile works as easily in busy commercial spaces as it does at home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TM0147 STYLE ACCESS\/LUNGARNO","offers":[{"title":"12X12 \/ Creme \/ Honed","offer_id":45155273179206,"sku":"TM0147-00069","price":48.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/6411\/6806\/files\/TM0147-00069-P1.jpg?v=1783002969"},{"product_id":"parisian-chequer-blanche-honed-tile-12x12-tm0147-00070","title":"Parisian Chequer Blanche 12X12 Honed Porcelain Rectified Tile","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite marble-look porcelain tile feels bright and timeless in Parisian Chequer Blanche, a 12x12 honed tile in clean white veined with soft, silvery grey. The honed matte surface captures the elegance of polished marble in a more practical, low-maintenance form, and pronounced shade variation keeps the look natural and gallery-worthy across a full installation. Blanche is the classic partner to Noire, the two laid alternately to create the quintessential black-and-white checkerboard floor, though it is just as striking on its own across a bathroom or kitchen. Built from impervious porcelain, it resists water, stains, and frost, performing confidently on floors, walls, in showers, around pools, and on fireplace surrounds. A slip-resistant finish and porcelain strength make this crisp white tile a dependable choice for both residential rooms and high-traffic commercial settings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TM0147 STYLE ACCESS\/LUNGARNO","offers":[{"title":"12X12 \/ Blanche \/ Honed","offer_id":45155273211974,"sku":"TM0147-00070","price":48.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/6411\/6806\/files\/TM0147-00070-P1.jpg?v=1783002970"},{"product_id":"parisian-chequer-noire-honed-tile-12x12-tm0147-00071","title":"Parisian Chequer Noire 12X12 Honed Porcelain Rectified Tile","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack marble-look porcelain tile makes a bold, sophisticated statement with Parisian Chequer Noire, a 12x12 honed tile in deep, inky black laced with dramatic white veining. The honed matte finish echoes luxe Marquina-style marble while offering the toughness and easy care of porcelain, and strong shade variation gives the veining a realistic, one-of-a-kind flow. Noire is built to be paired, set against the white Blanche or cream Créme to create a striking Parisian checkerboard floor that anchors entryways, kitchens, and baths with instant elegance. As a dense, low-absorption porcelain, it shrugs off water, frost, and heavy use, making it suitable for floors, walls, showers, pools, and fireplace surrounds alike. With a slip-resistant rating and lasting durability, this dramatic black tile delivers high-end style in homes and commercial spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TM0147 STYLE ACCESS\/LUNGARNO","offers":[{"title":"12X12 \/ Noire \/ Honed","offer_id":45155273244742,"sku":"TM0147-00071","price":48.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/6411\/6806\/files\/TM0147-00071-P1.jpg?v=1783002970"},{"product_id":"tm0147-00069-s","title":"4\"x5\" SAMPLE SWATCH - Parisian Chequer Creme 12X12 Honed Porcelain Rectified Tile","description":null,"brand":"TM0147 STYLE ACCESS\/LUNGARNO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45155585622086,"sku":"TM0147-00069-S","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/6411\/6806\/files\/TM0147-00069-P1_dec879ed-4575-4e6a-935f-c8daa67c9454.jpg?v=1783006656"},{"product_id":"tm0147-00070-s","title":"4\"x5\" SAMPLE SWATCH - Parisian Chequer Blanche 12X12 Honed Porcelain Rectified Tile","description":null,"brand":"TM0147 STYLE ACCESS\/LUNGARNO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45155585654854,"sku":"TM0147-00070-S","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/6411\/6806\/files\/TM0147-00070-P1_e35ac904-add4-4a14-ad81-8a17308af56e.jpg?v=1783006658"},{"product_id":"tm0147-00071-s","title":"4\"x5\" SAMPLE SWATCH - Parisian Chequer Noire 12X12 Honed Porcelain Rectified Tile","description":null,"brand":"TM0147 STYLE ACCESS\/LUNGARNO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45155585687622,"sku":"TM0147-00071-S","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/6411\/6806\/files\/TM0147-00071-P1_63975ac3-05e8-473d-b126-e66fe7433a1c.jpg?v=1783006659"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/6411\/6806\/collections\/TM0147-00071-LS1.jpg?v=1783349163","url":"https:\/\/tilemart.com\/collections\/147-series-parisian-chequer.oembed","provider":"Tilemart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}