Rigo by 41zero42

Collection Summary

Rigo by 41zero42 is a full-body extruded porcelain collection offered in just two colors, Black and White, in a 2×14-inch format. With an 8 mm thickness and a natural matte finish, Rigo strips the palette down to a monochromatic pairing so that material texture, surface movement, and the elongated module carry the design rather than color or pattern. What defines Rigo is this reduction: a narrow subway-style proportion paired with an intentionally artisanal, full-body extruded surface.

Design & Aesthetic

Rigo’s design rests on contrast and texture rather than graphic decoration. Black and White can be used individually or paired within one installation, letting the elongated 2×14-inch format and its surface movement do the visual work. Tile X Design classifies Rigo at a V3 variation level, signaling that noticeable shade and surface differences between pieces should be expected as part of the collection’s character rather than treated as inconsistency. Because the palette is limited to two tones, layout decisions, direction, joint width, and how Black and White are distributed, have an outsized effect on how a finished installation reads.

Material & Craftsmanship

Rigo is full-body extruded porcelain with a natural matte finish. 41zero42 identifies shade and caliber variation as an intrinsic characteristic of the material and manufacturing process, along with surface and planarity differences that can occur due to extrusion and the use of natural raw materials. These qualities are presented as part of Rigo’s artisanal identity rather than a manufacturing defect.

Design Applications

Rigo’s structured Application data lists it for floor use, supported by measurable performance figures including an R10 slip classification and a DCOF of 0.73. Tile X Design’s broader category tags for the collection also include feature wall and bathroom use, which suggests wall application may be appropriate, though this is not explicitly confirmed in the collection’s core specification data (see notes below).

Specifying Rigo

Rigo should be specified with the expectation of natural variation rather than a uniform, machine-precise surface. 41zero42 explicitly calls out shade, caliber, and planarity differences as part of the material, so joint width and layout should be planned with this in mind, and samples should be reviewed before finalizing quantities or pattern direction. Because Rigo is limited to two colors, the ratio and placement of Black to White should be resolved early, since it has more influence on the finished look than with a collection carrying a broader palette. Rigo is a special-order European collection with a current Tile X Design lead-time guidance of approximately 10 to 16 weeks, which should be reconfirmed before finalizing project timing.

Product Specifications

• Water absorption: 0.3%
• Thermal shock: Unaffected
• Frost resistance: Unaffected
• Chemical resistance: Unaffected
• Breaking strength: 30 N/mm²
• Abrasion resistance: <165 mm²
• Stain resistance: 5
• Anti-slip: R10
• DCOF: 0.73
• Thickness: 8 mm

Frequently Asked Questions

Should variation between individual Rigo tiles be expected?

Yes. 41zero42 identifies shade, caliber, and surface variation as intrinsic to the material and its extrusion process, so pieces are not expected to be perfectly uniform.

Is Rigo approved for wall installation, such as a bathroom feature wall?

Rigo’s core specification data lists floor use, while Tile X Design’s broader category tags include feature wall and bathroom applications. Wall suitability should be confirmed directly with 41zero42 or a TXD representative before specifying it for a vertical surface.

How does the Black and White ratio affect a Rigo installation?

Because the palette is limited to two colors, the proportion and placement of each has a significant effect on the overall composition, so this should be planned before ordering rather than adjusted on site.

Does Rigo’s variation rating affect grout joint planning?

Yes. Rigo’s V3 variation rating indicates more noticeable piece-to-piece differences, which should inform joint width and layout planning compared with a lower-variation collection.