{"product_id":"basaltina-basalt-honed-natural-stone-tile-600x600x20mm","title":"Basaltina Basalt Honed Natural Stone Tile 600x600x20mm","description":"\u003c!-- START OF INTMARBLE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333;\" class=\"intmarble-description\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- INTRODUCTORY HOOK (Grounded, Trade-Focused) --\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.5em; color: #222; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eArchitectural Grade Basaltina: 600x600mm Honed Basalt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecified heavily in contemporary, industrial, and minimalist interior design, Basaltina is a premium volcanic rock renowned for its exceptional density and uniform appearance. These tiles feature a deep, charcoal-grey background with subtle, natural mineral characteristics inherent to cooled volcanic lava.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface has been honed to a perfectly smooth, flat, matte finish, providing excellent slip resistance and a sophisticated, non-reflective aesthetic. Cut to a standard \u003cstrong\u003e600 × 600 mm format\u003c\/strong\u003e at a heavy-duty \u003cstrong\u003e20mm thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e, these robust slabs are engineered to withstand extremely high foot traffic, making them ideal for both high-end residential living spaces and commercial environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #e5e5e5; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- KEY FEATURES LIST (AI Search Optimized) --\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.3em; color: #222; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eMaterial Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 20px; border-left: 3px solid #424242;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolcanic Durability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Formed from rapidly cooled lava, basalt is one of the densest natural stones available, offering supreme resistance to abrasion and everyday wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 20px; border-left: 3px solid #424242;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHoned Matte Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e The smooth, unpolished surface delivers a sleek, tactile feel that diffuses light, perfect for modern, understated architectural designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 20px; border-left: 3px solid #424242;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial 20mm Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e The solid 20mm thickness provides immense structural integrity and acts as a superior thermal mass for underfloor heating systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS TABLE (Crucial for AI and Google Snippets) --\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.3em; color: #222; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.95em; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: 600; width: 40%;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eNatural Basaltina (Volcanic Basalt)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e600 × 600 mm (24\" × 24\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eThickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e20 mm (Commercial Grade)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eHoned (Smooth Matte)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eColour Tone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eDark Charcoal \/ Grey with fine granular texture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSuitability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eHigh-Traffic Floors, Walls, Commercial, Residential\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eUnderfloor Heating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eHighly Recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- INSTALLATION \u0026 CARE ADVICE --\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-top: 30px; background-color: #f4f4f4; padding: 20px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #333; font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003e👨🔧 Trade Installation Advice\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em; margin-bottom: 10px; color: #555;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e A solid 600x600x20mm basalt slab is extremely heavy. Ensure the sub-floor is rigid, level, and capable of supporting the dead weight. Use a high-strength, flexible cement-based adhesive (S1 or S2 classification).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em; margin-bottom: 10px; color: #555;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry Laying:\u003c\/strong\u003e While Basaltina is relatively uniform compared to heavily veined marbles, natural tonal variations will still occur. Always \"dry lay\" your tiles before mixing adhesive to ensure a balanced distribution of tones. Factor in a \u003cstrong\u003e10–15% wastage allowance\u003c\/strong\u003e for cuts and grading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em; margin-bottom: 0; color: #555;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSealing (Crucial):\u003c\/strong\u003e Despite its density, basalt is naturally porous. It is absolutely critical to seal these tiles with a high-quality, penetrating stone sealer \u003cem\u003ebefore\u003c\/em\u003e grouting to prevent grout haze and moisture stains, and seal them again once the installation is complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- SHIPPING (UPDATED FOR UK, IRELAND \u0026 EU) --\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-top: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.3em; color: #222;\"\u003e📦 Delivery Logistics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 20px; color: #444;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Securely packed in heavy-duty wooden crates and palletised for transit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dispatched from our UK warehouse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUK \u0026amp; Ireland Delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 Working Days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEU Delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–7 Working Days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- END OF INTMARBLE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION --\u003e","brand":"intmarble","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57396142997881,"sku":"IM-BAS-HON-600600","price":108.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2156\/5917\/files\/Basaltina-Basalt-Honed-Natural-Stone-Tile-07-06-2026at18.27.563.webp?v=1780853286","url":"https:\/\/www.intmarble.com\/de\/products\/basaltina-basalt-honed-natural-stone-tile-600x600x20mm","provider":"International Marble","version":"1.0","type":"link"}