Anatolia · La Marca collection
Modella La Marca Calacatta Polished Glazed Porcelain Mosaic
Item 4501-0407-1
Covers 10.98 sq ft per case · 10 sheets · $28.49 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.
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 La Marca Calacatta Paonazzo
The Modella La Marca Calacatta polished glazed porcelain mosaic tends to grab your attention by its glimpse. If you are fed up with the same old patterns that dominate your walls, this mosaic is the perfect solution. Prefer a subtle design that does not look overpowering and surely does not dominate the room decor. The mosaic comes in a soothing Calacatta shade that highlights the abstract pattern most prominently. Simultaneously, its appearance offers a complementing appeal to the room decor.
Also, it has the potential for a break-resisting body that will not trouble you through wear and tear. Therefore, the porcelain mosaic is most suitable for your high traffic areas. Everyone looks for a not-so-complicated option to go for when it comes to plain shades. So, make this porcelain mosaic a suitable choice for your interiors. After all, what could be a safer option than a basic shade, right? Furthermore, the mosaic comes in a polished finish that delivers a scenic appeal to its look, and maintaining it is not complicated too. A gentle wipe with a damp cloth will be sufficient to maintain the mosaic shine.
Questions
Where can I use Modella La Marca Calacatta Polished 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 polished porcelain mosaic tile good for bathrooms?
Yes, porcelain is a durable, water-resistant choice for bathroom and kitchen surfaces when installed correctly.
Does Modella La Marca Calacatta Polished 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.
