Shaw Empress Porcelain Tile 24x24 – 566TS

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Shaw Empress 24x24 Oak Parquet Wood-Look Porcelain Tile

Shaw Empress 24x24, style 566TS, is a glazed porcelain tile printed with an oak wood parquet pattern, sized 23.62" x 23.62" (nominal 24" x 24"). Each square shows a Versailles- and chevron-inspired arrangement of oak pieces, so a full floor reads like inlaid parquet without hand-setting hundreds of strips. It is the fastest way to get a classic French-style floor in a kitchen, dining room or entry, and the porcelain body takes spills and wet boots that would damage real parquet.

Best for: Dining rooms, entry halls, kitchens, studies, bathrooms and covered terraces.

Colors

• Naturale 00200: a honey oak parquet that brings warmth and a classic European feel.
• Antico 00270: aged, warm oak parquet that looks like a well-trodden heirloom floor.

Why Choose Empress 24x24

• Parquet pattern built into a single 24x24 tile
• High (V3) shade variation for a natural oak look
• Water absorption of 0.50% or less
• Wet DCOF of 0.42 or higher
• Frost resistant for porches and terraces
• 11.63 sq ft per box, made in Italy

Where to Install

Empress 24x24 is a floor tile that can also go on walls. It is ideal for dining rooms, foyers, kitchens and studies where a parquet look is wanted but real wood is impractical. Because it is frost resistant, it can extend to covered terraces and porches. Center the layout in the room so the parquet pattern is balanced at each wall.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Empress 24x24 real parquet? No. Shaw Empress 24x24 is a single porcelain tile printed with an oak parquet pattern, so it installs like any 24x24 tile while giving the look of a Versailles-style inlaid floor.

Empress 24x24 or Empress 8x48 planks? Shaw Empress 24x24 (566TS) delivers a patterned parquet look in one square, while the Empress 8x48 (565TS) gives a straight wide-plank oak floor. Using both in adjoining rooms in the same Naturale or Antico color ties a home together.

How do you lay parquet-look tile? Shaw Empress 24x24 is set in a straight grid with a narrow, color-matched grout so each square aligns into a continuous parquet. Start from the center of the room for balanced cuts at the walls.

Can parquet-look porcelain go outdoors? Yes. Shaw Empress 24x24 carries a frost-resistant rating, so a parquet-look porch or terrace is possible even where winters freeze, provided the exterior base is built correctly.

How much does a box of Empress 24x24 cover? Each box of Shaw Empress 24x24 covers 11.63 sq ft; add about 10% for cuts and keep a spare box for future repairs.

Product Specs

• Style: Empress 24x24 #566TS
• Brand: Shaw Floors
• Look: Oak wood parquet pattern
• Material: Glazed Porcelain
• Size: 23.62" x 23.62" (nominal 24" x 24")
• Thickness: 0.374"
• Shade Variation: High (V3)
• Water Absorption: ≤ 0.50% (impervious)
• Wet DCOF: ≥ 0.42
• Break Strength: ≥ 250 lbf
• Frost Resistant: Yes
• Use: Floors and walls, interior and exterior
• Sq. Ft. Per Box: 11.63
• Minimum Order: 250 sq. ft.
• Made In: Italy
• Complete Specs: View spec sheet
• Warranty: View Shaw tile warranty

Design Pairing Guide

Naturale parquet pairs with white paneled walls, gilded mirrors and cream linen for a French country room. Antico parquet works with dark wood furniture, aged brass and deep blue or burgundy accents, grouted in a mid-brown.

For smaller planks, see Empress 4x16, or browse more porcelain tile.