Dark Emperador Spanish marble tile, 6x12 polished natural stone tile with rich brown and black veining, ideal for elegant flooring or walls.

Dark Emperador Spanish marble 6x12 polished natural stone tile with rich brown and beige veining for elegant flooring or wall use.

Emperador Dark Spanish Marble 6x12 Polished Tile

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SAMPLES SHIP FREE WITHIN 1–3 BUSINESS DAYS

$13.75 / sq. ft.

$6.88 / Piece

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Minimum order: 50 sq. ft.

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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.

Emperador Dark Spanish marble tile in rich chocolate brown with veining

Emperador Dark Marble

Emperador Dark Marble Collection features natural marble with deep brown tones and bold veining. This marble creates dramatic, elegant interiors with timeless luxury appeal.

About Emperador Dark Spanish Marble 6×12 Polished Tile

Material Education

Emperador Dark is a rich, chocolate-brown marble quarried in the Levante region of Spain, prized for its deep espresso base interlaced with intricate networks of cream, beige, and white veining. The stone exhibits a dense, fine-grained structure that takes a high polish exceptionally well, resulting in a mirror-like surface that amplifies its dramatic color contrast. Its warm, earthy tones and complex veining patterns make it one of the most recognizable and sought-after brown marbles in the world.

As a natural stone, each tile of Emperador Dark will display its own unique arrangement of veining, tonal shifts, and mineral inclusions — these variations are the authentic hallmark of genuine marble and contribute to the one-of-a-kind character of every installation.

About this tile: This 6×12 field tile format strikes a balance between classic proportion and contemporary versatility, offering enough surface area to showcase the stone's elaborate veining while remaining easy to handle and install. The polished finish brings out the full depth and luminosity of the dark chocolate tones and contrasting cream veins.

Design & Inspiration

Emperador Dark's warm espresso and cream palette pairs beautifully with brushed brass and gold fixtures, white oak cabinetry, creamy limestone accents, and matte black hardware for a sophisticated, layered look. It sits equally at home in classic traditional interiors, moody maximalist spaces, and warm contemporary designs.

The 6×12 format laid in a stacked or brick-offset pattern is ideal for feature walls, shower surrounds, and bathroom floors where the generous tile size lets the veining flow cohesively across the surface. The polished finish reflects light and adds a sense of depth and luxury, making smaller spaces feel more expansive and refined.

Popular design combinations: Emperador Dark 6×12 polished tiles paired with Crema Marfil field tiles and brushed brass fixtures for a warm, opulent bathroom aesthetic. Explore the full Marble Tile Collection for coordinating sizes, and browse more Marble Tile for complementary looks.

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Emperador Dark is a celebrated Spanish marble renowned for its deep chocolate-brown body richly threaded with cream and white veining, quarried from the storied stone regions of southeastern Spain. The 6×12 polished tile format showcases this dramatic stone at a scale that allows the full beauty of its veining to read clearly across a surface.

The high-polish finish creates a glass-smooth, reflective surface that intensifies the contrast between the dark espresso background and lighter veins, lending every installation an unmistakable sense of depth and luxury. The 6×12 proportion is highly versatile — it can be laid in a traditional brick offset, a vertical stack, or combined with other formats for custom pattern work, and its manageable size makes it straightforward to cut and set.

Emperador Dark polished tile is well suited to bathroom walls, shower surrounds, vanity backsplashes, accent walls, and residential floor applications with appropriate sealing. Because polished marble is susceptible to etching from acidic substances, it is best reserved for lower-traffic or carefully maintained surfaces; ordering a sample is strongly recommended to confirm the color and veining match your design vision before committing to a full order.

Material	Natural Marble
Color	Dark Brown / Chocolate with Cream and White Veining
Type	Field Tile
Tile Size	6 × 12 inches
Finish	Polished
Sold By	Per Sq. Ft.
Application	Floor & Wall (Indoor)
Shade Variation	V3 — Moderate Variation
Design	Traditional / Transitional / Contemporary
Country of Origin	Europe

✓ Bathroom Wall & Shower SurroundDramatic veining elevates wet area feature walls

✓ Vanity BacksplashPolished surface adds luxury to bath vanities

✓ Accent & Feature WallsRich color creates bold interior focal points

✓ Residential FloorDurable stone suitable for lower-traffic indoor floors

— High-Traffic Commercial FloorsPolished marble scratches and etches under heavy foot traffic

— Outdoor UseFreeze-thaw cycles and moisture can damage polished marble

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: Emperador Dark marble should be sealed with a penetrating, impregnating stone sealer prior to installation and re-sealed every 12 months in dry areas, or every 6 months in wet areas such as showers. The dark color can help mask minor staining, but the polished surface remains porous and benefits from consistent sealing to prevent moisture and oil infiltration.

Cleaning: Clean with a pH-neutral stone cleaner or a mild soap-free solution and a soft microfiber cloth. Avoid acidic cleaners, vinegar, citrus-based products, and abrasive scrubbers — polished marble etches readily upon contact with acids, leaving dull spots that are difficult to reverse. Wipe up spills, especially wine, juice, and coffee, immediately to prevent staining.

Installation: Use a white or gray polymer-modified thinset mortar to ensure a strong bond without color bleed-through on the stone. Back-butter each tile in addition to applying thinset to the substrate for full coverage and to prevent lippage. Use a 3/16″ to 1/4″ notched trowel. Grout joints of 1/16″ to 1/8″ are recommended; use a non-sanded grout for tight joints or a sanded grout for wider spacing. Allow full cure before exposing to water.

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.

The Natural Stone & Porcelain Tile Specialists

Direct from the Producers

We buy directly from the mills and factories that cut and finish our tile, so pricing stays sharp and lots stay consistent.

Samples Ship Free

$7.99 per sample with no shipping charge, shipped within 1–3 business days. See the current material before you commit.

Ask a Specialist

Email us anytime with a question about our products at sales@tileandmosaicdepot.com. We'll get back to you during our business hours, Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM PT.