{"product_id":"sage-sand-checkerboard-porcelain-tile-7x7-matte","title":"Sage \u0026 Sand Checkerboard Porcelain Tile — 7x7 Matte","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSage \u0026amp; Sand Checkerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs a soft, muted green with a warm sand neutral for a checkerboard that feels calm, graphic, and easy to live with. The surface has a subtle troweled plaster-look texture, so the pattern reads designed without feeling loud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse it when you want a classic grid with a softer edge—great for kitchens, baths, entryways, and boutique commercial floors. The matte finish keeps glare down and helps the color feel grounded in natural light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloors:\u003c\/strong\u003e entryways, kitchens, powder rooms, laundry rooms, mudrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWalls:\u003c\/strong\u003e feature walls, backsplashes, wainscot, fireplace surrounds (per local code)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial:\u003c\/strong\u003e cafés, retail, hospitality accents (confirm site requirements)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign notes (quick guidance)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrout changes the look:\u003c\/strong\u003e match grout for a quieter field, or use gentle contrast to sharpen the grid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLayout tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e center the pattern on key sightlines (doorway, vanity, island run) for the cleanest finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariation is intentional:\u003c\/strong\u003e the plaster-look surface adds soft movement tile to tile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matte\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTile size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\" x 7\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Checkerboard (Sage + Sand blend)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floors \u0026amp; walls (use appropriate setting materials for the area)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much to order:\u003c\/strong\u003e add 10–15% overage for cuts and waste (more for diagonal layouts or complex rooms). If you share your room dimensions, we can help estimate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHelpful links\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artepierre.com\/pages\/installation-care-maintenance-guide\"\u003eInstallation, Care \u0026amp; Maintenance Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artepierre.com\/pages\/premium-tiles-for-architects-designers-builders\"\u003eFor Architects, Designers \u0026amp; Builders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artepierre.com\/pages\/in-stock-and-ready-to-ship\"\u003eIn Stock \u0026amp; Ready to Ship\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artepierre.com\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eContact Us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ArtePierre LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45807538765985,"sku":"CC-PC-0707-SS","price":22.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/4043\/8433\/files\/artepierre-sage-sand-checkerboard-porcelain-tile-7x7-matte-01-pattern.webp?v=1773221902","url":"https:\/\/artepierre.com\/products\/sage-sand-checkerboard-porcelain-tile-7x7-matte","provider":"ArtePierre LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}