MSI Alexandra White 12x24 Matte Porcelain Review (2026)
By Nate Sawyer, Editor · Updated July 2026
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- Bathroom floor
- Large format tile
A budget marble-look porcelain that is genuinely the right body for a bathroom floor. PEI 4 and near-zero water absorption make it durable and moisture-safe, but the large format demands a flat, well-prepped subfloor.
Pros
- Porcelain body absorbs <0.5% water, so it shrugs off bathroom splashes and mopping better than ceramic
- PEI 4 rating handles bathroom, kitchen and hallway floor traffic without the glaze wearing thin
- Matte finish hides water spots and is less slippery underfoot than a polished tile when wet
Cons
- Dense porcelain is hard to cut cleanly, a wet saw is basically required for the 12x24 format
- The large 12x24 size shows lippage on any subfloor that isn't dead-flat, so prep is unforgiving
- Rectified edges mean thin grout joints that need careful spacing to look right
Specifications
| Type | Porcelain (glazed, marble-look) |
|---|---|
| PEI | 4 (heavy residential floors) |
| Size | 12 x 24 in |
| Finish | Matte |
| WaterAbsorption | <0.5% (impervious) |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do you need a wet saw for 12x24 porcelain?
- Effectively yes. Dense porcelain is hard to cut cleanly and the large format leaves no room for a rough edge, so a wet saw is basically required rather than optional.
- What is lippage and why does 12x24 make it worse?
- Lippage is one tile edge sitting higher than its neighbor. Large-format tile spans more of the subfloor, so any dip or hump shows as a visible, catchable edge — the prep is unforgiving compared with small tile.
- Is a matte finish better than polished in a bathroom?
- Generally yes. Matte hides water spots and is less slippery underfoot when wet, and this tile's PEI 4 rating handles bathroom, kitchen and hallway traffic without the glaze wearing thin.