Daltile Marissa Carrara Glazed Ceramic Review (2026)
By Nate Sawyer, Editor · Updated July 2026
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- Bathroom floor
- Wall tile
An honest budget ceramic for a low-traffic bathroom floor where cost and easy cutting matter more than maximum durability. PEI 3 is adequate for a bath, but the porous body makes glaze integrity and good grouting non-negotiable.
Pros
- Softer ceramic body scores and snaps with a manual cutter, no wet saw needed for straight cuts
- One of the cheapest true floor-rated tiles, keeping a small bathroom under $50 in material
- Lighter weight than porcelain makes it easier to set on walls and handle solo
Cons
- Higher 3-7% water absorption means the biscuit can wick moisture if the glaze chips or grout fails
- PEI 3 is the floor of what's acceptable for a bathroom, it won't survive high-traffic entryways
- Chips at the edges more easily than porcelain, so exposed corners and thresholds are vulnerable
Specifications
| Type | Ceramic (glazed) |
|---|---|
| PEI | 3 (moderate residential floors) |
| Size | 12 x 12 / 12 x 24 in |
| Finish | Matte / satin |
| WaterAbsorption | 3-7% (non-vitreous) |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can you cut this ceramic tile without a wet saw?
- For straight cuts, yes — the softer ceramic body scores and snaps with a manual cutter, which saves renting a saw on a small bathroom job.
- How cheap is a small bathroom in this tile?
- It is one of the cheapest true floor-rated tiles available, keeping a small bathroom under about $50 in material. That is the main reason it gets specified on budget refreshes.
- Where should you not use PEI 3 ceramic?
- High-traffic entryways. PEI 3 is the floor of what is acceptable for a bathroom and will not survive an entry. Exposed corners and thresholds are also vulnerable — ceramic chips at the edges more easily than porcelain.