Shaw Empress Porcelain Tile 4x16 – 564TS

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Shaw Empress 4x16 Oak Wood-Look Porcelain Tile

Empress 4x16, Shaw style 564TS, is a small-format glazed porcelain plank with an oak wood look, measuring 3.94" x 15.75" (nominal 4" x 16"). Its short, narrow proportions make it the Empress size for pattern work such as herringbone, basket weave or a simple brick offset, echoing the inlaid oak floors of older European homes. The pieces are light and easy to cut, so detailed patterns are realistic for a skilled installer, and High (V3) shade variation keeps herringbone rows from looking uniform.

Best for: Herringbone kitchen floors, entry halls, bathrooms, accent walls, backsplashes and small rooms.

Colors

• Naturale 00200: honey oak strips that give a herringbone floor a glowing warmth.
• Antico 00270: aged oak strips with depth that suit traditional and farmhouse patterns.

Why Choose Empress 4x16

• 4x16 size ideal for herringbone and basket-weave layouts
• Light, easy-to-handle pieces
• High (V3) shade variation for a hand-laid wood look
• Wet DCOF of 0.42 or higher
• Frost resistant
• Made in Italy, 8.18 sq ft per box

Where to Install

Empress 4x16 works on floors first, and it can climb walls as well. It suits herringbone floors in kitchens, entries and bathrooms, as well as wood-look backsplashes and accent walls. Being frost resistant, it can also be used on porches and patios. Herringbone layouts generate extra cuts, so plan about 15% overage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Empress 4x16 be laid in herringbone? Yes. Shaw Empress 4x16 has roughly a 1:4 width-to-length ratio that suits herringbone, and the planks are small enough to cut easily at the edges of the room.

Is 4x16 wood-look tile good for small bathrooms? Shaw Empress 4x16 is well proportioned for small rooms, where its narrow planks and more frequent grout lines add texture and help with footing.

Empress 4x16 or Empress 24x24 parquet? Shaw Empress 4x16 (564TS) lets you build your own herringbone or basket-weave pattern, while the Empress 24x24 (566TS) is a ready-made oak parquet panel that installs faster as a single square.

What grout color for wood-look herringbone? For Shaw Empress 4x16, choose a grout that matches the mid-tone of the oak, such as a warm tan for Naturale or a brown-gray for Antico, so the herringbone reads as wood rather than tile.

How many boxes of Empress 4x16 for a 250 sq ft herringbone floor? A box of Shaw Empress 4x16 covers 8.18 sq ft. A 250 sq ft herringbone floor needs about 36 boxes once you include 15% for pattern cuts.

Product Specs

• Style: Empress 4x16 #564TS
• Brand: Shaw Floors
• Look: Wood-look plank (oak)
• Material: Glazed Porcelain
• Size: 3.94" x 15.75" (nominal 4" x 16")
• 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: 8.18
• Minimum Order: 250 sq. ft.
• Made In: Italy
• Complete Specs: View spec sheet
• Warranty: View Shaw tile warranty

Design Pairing Guide

Naturale herringbone pairs with white walls, cane furniture and unlacquered brass for a light Parisian feel. Antico herringbone suits dark green or oxblood cabinetry, aged bronze and vintage rugs.

For long boards, see Empress 8x48, or browse more porcelain tile.