Black polished granite tile measuring 12x12 inches, natural stone surface with a smooth, shiny finish from TILE AND MOSAIC DEPOT.

Black granite 12x12 polished tile, natural stone surface with smooth finish, ideal for flooring or backsplash applications.

Absolute Black Granite 12x12 Polished Tile

AB12X12P0180

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$13.95 / sq. ft.

$13.95 / Piece

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Minimum order: 50 sq. ft.

Add 10% more to cover cuts and waste (recommended)

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Order your full amount plus 10% at once — reorders may vary in tone and veining. Shipping damage is covered with photos; small shortages (1–5 pieces) are refunded, NOT reshipped, so the extra 10% protects you.

Absolute Black Granite

Absolute Black Granite Collection features natural granite with a deep, solid black color. This stone creates bold, modern spaces with timeless sophistication and durability.

About Absolute Black Granite Polished Tile

Material Education

Absolute Black granite is one of the world's most coveted igneous stones, quarried from ancient geological formations in southern Asia. It is prized for its near-flawless, jet-black surface — virtually free of veining or patterning — and its dense crystalline structure that accepts a mirror-like polish with exceptional depth and reflectivity. The result is a stone that reads as pure, saturated black with a glass-smooth sheen.

As with all natural granite, subtle tonal shifts and microscopic mineral inclusions may appear across tiles, lending each piece a genuine authenticity that no manufactured material can replicate.

About this tile: This 12×12 field tile in a square format is one of the most versatile sizes in residential and commercial design, offering straightforward installation in both straight-set and diagonal patterns. The polished finish amplifies the stone's inky depth, making every surface feel lacquered and luminous.

Design & Inspiration

Absolute Black's pure, uninterrupted color palette pairs effortlessly with brushed brass, matte gold, chrome, and crisp white marble accents, anchoring both ultra-modern and bold transitional interiors. It suits minimalist, contemporary, Art Deco, and high-contrast monochromatic design schemes equally well.

The 12×12 polished format is particularly effective on floors where it creates a seamless, reflective plane that visually expands a space, and on accent walls or fireplace surrounds where its mirror-like surface commands immediate attention. Tight grout lines in a straight-set layout maximize the stone's dramatic, unbroken visual field.

Popular design combinations: Absolute Black polished floors paired with Thassos White honed baseboards and brushed-gold plumbing fixtures for a striking monochrome luxury bathroom. Explore the full Natural Stone collection for coordinating sizes, and browse more granite tile for complementary looks.

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Absolute Black granite is a premium igneous stone celebrated for its dense, near-uniform jet-black surface and brilliant polished finish. Sourced from ancient bedrock formations in southern Asia, it is one of the hardest and most durable natural stones available for residential and commercial applications.

Cut to a classic 12×12 format and polished to a mirror-like sheen, each tile reflects light with exceptional depth and clarity. The square format installs easily in straight-set or diagonal layouts, and the uniform size simplifies planning and reduces cut waste on most standard room dimensions.

Absolute Black polished granite is ideal for bathroom floors, shower walls, kitchen floors, fireplace surrounds, and dramatic accent features. As a clearance or high-demand item, ordering a sample first is strongly recommended to confirm the depth of black and surface reflectivity match your project vision before committing to a full order.

Material	Natural Granite
Color	Jet Black
Type	Field Tile
Tile Size	12 × 12 inches
Finish	Polished
Sold By	Per Sq. Ft.
Application	Floor & Wall (Indoor)
Shade Variation	V1 — Uniform
Design	Contemporary / Transitional
Country of Origin	Europe

✓ Bathroom FloorDramatic reflective surface, highly durable

✓ Kitchen FloorScratch-resistant, easy to clean daily

✓ Fireplace SurroundHeat-tolerant stone, bold focal statement

✓ Accent Feature WallMirror polish adds depth and luxury

— Wet Barefoot Areas (Unmodified)Polished surface can be slippery when wet — use anti-slip treatment or limit to walls

— Outdoor UsePolished finish shows weathering; use flamed or brushed granite outdoors instead

Free Shipping: This product ships at standard freight rates calculated at checkout based on your location and order size.

Processing & Delivery: Orders are processed within 2–3 business days. Large orders ship via LTL freight — curbside delivery only. An adult must be present to sign for delivery. Estimated transit: 2–10 business days after shipment.

30-Day Returns: Uninstalled tile may be returned within 30 days of delivery. Inspect all tile carefully before installation — installed tile cannot be returned or exchanged. Samples are final sale.

Exclusions: Free shipping does not apply to Hawaii, Alaska, U.S. territories, or international addresses. Additional charges may apply for remote delivery areas.

Sealing: Although granite is denser than marble, Absolute Black should still be sealed with a penetrating stone sealer before grouting and annually thereafter, or every 6 months in high-traffic or wet areas such as shower floors. Dark stones can show white haze from unsealed grout residue, so prompt sealing is especially important.

Cleaning: Clean with a pH-neutral stone cleaner or warm water and a soft microfiber cloth. Avoid acidic cleaners (vinegar, citrus-based products) and alkaline degreasers, which can dull or etch the polished surface over time. The high-gloss finish will show water spots and fingerprints more readily than honed surfaces — a quick dry buff after cleaning maintains the mirror-like sheen.

Installation: Use a white or light-gray polymer-modified thinset to avoid any bleed-through on the polished surface — dark thinset can telegraph through very dense black stone in wet conditions. Back-butter each tile in addition to applying thinset to the substrate to ensure full coverage and prevent hollow spots. Use unsanded grout at joints of 1/8 inch or less; a dark charcoal or jet-black grout is recommended to preserve the seamless visual effect.

Important: Inspect all tile before installation. Variations in color, veining, and texture between pieces are natural characteristics of genuine stone — not defects. Order 10% overage for cuts, waste, and future repairs. Tile & Mosaic Depot specialists are available M–F 8:30AM–5PM PST at 855-797-8453.

Why Tile & Mosaic Depot

The natural stone specialists

Quarry-Direct Pricing

We buy direct from the source and skip the middleman, so you get showroom-quality stone for less.

Huge Stone Selection

Marble, travertine, limestone, porcelain and more — thousands of tiles, mosaics, and slabs in one place.

Expert Stone Support

Talk to real natural-stone specialists, M–F 8:30AM–5PM PST, at 855-797-8453 or via live chat.

Easy 30-Day Returns

Uninstalled tile can be returned within 30 days. Order with full confidence.

Why Order a Sample
A screen can't show you how Calacatta veining reads under your kitchen lights or how a porcelain finish sits next to your cabinet color. A sample can. It's the single best way to buy stone or porcelain tile with confidence — and the cheapest mistake you'll ever avoid.

How It Works
Samples are $7.99 each. Samples ship free and leave our warehouse within 1–3 business days. Sizes vary by material and availability — typically 3"×3" up to 8"×8" — and every sample is cut from the same material stocked for full orders.

What a Sample Shows
Color, texture, finish, and overall character. Because natural stone varies piece to piece, one sample represents the material but can't show the full range of a lot. Porcelain samples are highly representative of the production run. Want to see the current lot before you commit? Ask us — we'll send photos.

Good to Know

Samples are final sale — non-returnable and non-refundable.
We recommend sampling before every full order, especially for natural stone.
Larger or custom quantity? Contact us for a tailored quote.

Talk to a Specialist
Our stone and tile specialists will help you narrow it down. Call (855) 797-8453 or email sales@tileandmosaicdepot.com, Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5 PM PT.

How Your Order Ships
In-stock orders leave our warehouse within 2–3 business days. Stone, porcelain, and mosaic ship on a pallet via scheduled LTL freight and arrive 2–10 business days after dispatch, depending on destination. You'll get tracking and the carrier's name by email the day it ships.

Freight Delivery — What to Expect

The carrier calls you first. Every freight delivery is by appointment. Expect a call or text to set a window before the truck is dispatched.
Curbside delivery. The driver unloads to the curb or driveway. Freight does not include carrying material indoors or into a garage — plan for a helper or a hand truck.
Someone 18+ must sign. Inspect the pallet before signing. Note any damage, shortage, or broken shrink-wrap on the delivery receipt — this is what makes a claim valid.
Truck access. The address must be accessible to a full-size freight truck with enough space to unload.

Free Shipping
Free curbside freight on qualifying mosaic and molding orders over $1,999 in the continental U.S. Field tile, porcelain, and other product types ship at freight rates shown at checkout. Not available to Hawaii, Alaska, U.S. territories, or international addresses.

Damage & Shortages
Report within 3 calendar days of delivery with photos of the pallet, packaging, and affected pieces to sales@tileandmosaicdepot.com. Verified claims are covered. Shortages of 1–5 pieces are refunded rather than reshipped — which is why we recommend ordering 10% overage.

30-Day Returns
Uninstalled tile in full, unopened boxes may be returned within 30 days of delivery. Return freight is paid by the customer. Partial boxes, opened boxes, installed material, and samples are final sale.

Questions Before You Order?
Call (855) 797-8453 or email sales@tileandmosaicdepot.com, Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–5 PM PT. If you're unsure about freight access at your address, ask us before checkout — we'll flag anything that could hold up delivery.

Natural Variation
Quarried stone varies in color, veining, shade, movement, and finish from piece to piece and from lot to lot. Screen photos and samples show the range, not the exact tile you'll receive. Variation is the nature of the material and is never grounds for return. Porcelain is far more consistent, but shade and pattern can still shift between production runs — buy your full quantity in one order.

Before You Install

Order 10% overage. Covers cuts, breakage, and spares for future repairs. Reorders may not match in tone or lot.
Inspect every piece before setting. Pull from all boxes, blend, and dry-lay the full area. Installation is acceptance — no claims are honored once tile is set.
Hire a qualified installer. Natural stone and large-format porcelain require experience with the material. Your installer is responsible for substrate, setting materials, and method.

Sealing & Care
Natural stone should be sealed with a penetrating sealer and re-sealed periodically in wet and high-traffic areas. Clean with a pH-neutral stone cleaner only — vinegar, bleach, ammonia, and acidic cleaners etch marble, limestone, travertine, and onyx permanently. Porcelain does not require sealing. Outdoor stone weathers and shifts in tone over time; this is expected.

Responsibility
Tile & Mosaic Depot supplies material only. We are not responsible for installation, labor costs, substrate conditions, setting materials, product misuse, or damage from handling, sealing, maintenance, or chemicals. No claims, returns, or replacements are accepted on installed material.

California Proposition 65
Some natural stone and porcelain products contain substances known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm. Details at www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.