800x1600mm is Panthera Exim's large-format porcelain slab range built for architects and importers who want a near-seamless floor or wall with minimal visible jointing. At this size, porcelain slabs are increasingly specified in place of natural stone and marble in premium projects, at a fraction of the weight and with far more consistent shading across a full installation than natural stone can offer. Available in glossy and matt finishes.
Natural stone slabs vary in shade and pattern piece to piece, which makes matching across a large installation difficult and expensive. 800x1600mm porcelain slabs are manufactured for batch consistency, meaning a distributor or contractor can order at scale and expect uniform shade and pattern across the full order while also weighing significantly less than natural stone, reducing structural load and shipping cost.
Installation expertise: large-format slabs require experienced tilers and appropriate lifting equipment; confirm your installation team has slab-handling experience before specifying.
Structural load: while lighter than natural stone, confirm subfloor or wall support is adequate for the application, particularly for facade use.
Project timeline: slab installation can take longer per square metre than standard tiles due to handling care, worth factoring into project scheduling.
Export handling: large slabs need specific export crating; confirm packing specifications for international orders to minimise transit breakage.
Porcelain slabs share the same low-maintenance profile as standard porcelain, pH-neutral cleaning, no sealing required (unlike natural stone), and strong resistance to staining across both finishes.
Glossy · Matt: Browse each finish below for size-specific detail.
Are 800x1600mm porcelain slabs heavier than standard tiles to install?
They're lighter than natural stone slabs of the same size, though large-format installation generally requires experienced tilers and appropriate lifting equipment given the tile's dimensions.
Can 800x1600mm slabs be used on walls as well as floors?
Yes, both glossy and matt finishes in this size are specified for feature walls and facades as well as flooring.
How does the price of porcelain slabs compare to natural marble at this size?
Porcelain slabs are typically more cost-effective than natural marble of comparable size while offering more consistent shade matching across a full order. [Contact us] for current pricing.
