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Aspen Paper Birch Marquetry Matte Glazed Porcelain Mosaic
Item 4501-0019-1-8PC-MC
Covers 13.45 sq ft per case · 8 sheets · $41.86 per sheet
Contractors, multi-room jobs and full-house orders usually get a better price than the website shows.
Tell us the rooms and the square footage and a Louisville tile specialist will send you a quote, often the same day.
9 sheets (15 sq ft) in stock at our Louisville showroom, ready for pickup
Everything you need to install it
Suggested for this tile: profile height 3/8 inch for its thickness, trowel and mortar for its size, spacers for its edge. Quantities are estimates from your area; your installer has the final say.
Install materials ship separately from our Louisville, KY warehouse and carry their own shipping rate at checkout. Pick up in store to avoid it.
Specifications
Size & packaging
Details
Performance & ratings
What these ratings mean, in plain English
- Water absorption
- How much water the tile soaks up. Under 0.5% means almost none, which is why porcelain is safe in showers, outdoors and in freezing weather. Natural stone soaks up more, so it is sealed.
- Frost resistance
- Can it freeze without cracking? "Frost resistant" means yes, so it can go outside through a Kentucky winter.
- Slip resistance (DCOF)
- How grippy the surface is underfoot. Floors that get wet need 0.42 or more, measured wet. "Dry" means it was only rated for dry floors, so keep it to dry rooms and walls. The letters are the areas it is approved for: ID dry indoor floors, IW indoor floors that get wet, IW+ showers, steam rooms and pool decks, EW outdoor wet areas, O/G around oil and grease.
- Scratch hardness (MOHS)
- How hard the surface is on a 1 to 10 scale (10 is diamond). 5 or more shrugs off sand, grit and furniture legs; 7 or more is best for busy entries.
- PEI wear rating
- How well the glaze resists wearing through, 0 to 5. 1 and 2 are for walls, 3 is fine for any room in a home, 4 and 5 are for stores and heavy traffic.
- Breaking strength
- How much force a tile takes before it snaps. Floor tile needs at least 250 lbf; higher is tougher.
- Chemical and stain resistance
- How it stands up to cleaners and spills. Class A is the best (no mark left); Class B shows a faint mark only after the harshest chemicals.
- Thermal shock and crazing
- Pass means sudden hot-to-cold changes did not crack the glaze or leave hairline lines in it.
- Shade variation
- How much the pieces differ from one another. V1 all alike, V2 slight, V3 noticeable, V4 very different. Marble looks are usually V2 to V4, so pull tiles from several cases as you lay them.
- GREENGUARD
- Certified for low chemical emissions into indoor air, as listed by the manufacturer.
Installation & use
About Aspen Paper Birch
Experience nature's feel with this 16x16 inch Marquetry Aspen paper birch matte glazed porcelain mosaic. The wooden-inspired collection is a beautiful and reliable mosaic option. It has an elegant matte finish that can stand out or blend in to match any interior, making it perfect for home renovations. In addition, the natural porcelain composition of this product makes it an easy to clean option with its stain-resisting property. Plus, it is highly durable for more traffic locations indoors. Worrying about damage like you would on natural wood floors is not an issue here. The rich ash color offers a rich appeal in this wooden pattern tile. Simultaneously the little diagonal patterns combine seamlessly into this sleek design. Moreover, these square-shaped tiles are suitable for your bathroom walls. They are designed efficiently to complement your bathroom walls with their long-lasting tendency. In addition, the porcelain material tiles are going to maintain their looks for a long time with is scratch-resistant property. You can conclude the efficiency of these tiles by their break-resistant quality. So, you can surely opt for these paper birch color matte porcelain mosaics that will maintain the wooden-inspired look.
Questions
Where can I use Aspen Paper Birch Marquetry Matte Glazed Porcelain Mosaic?
It is commonly used for shower floors, bathroom floors, backsplashes, and accent walls, depending on slip rating, substrate, and installation guidelines.
Is matte porcelain mosaic tile good for bathrooms?
Yes, porcelain is a durable, water-resistant choice for bathroom and kitchen surfaces when installed correctly.
Does Aspen Paper Birch Marquetry Matte Glazed Porcelain Mosaic need sealing?
The tile surface usually does not need sealing, but grout should be sealed if recommended by the grout manufacturer.
What grout color works best with mosaic tile?
Use matching grout for a seamless look or contrasting grout to highlight the pattern; always test a small area first.
