natural stone program - mosaic tile...

NATURAL STONE PROGRAM

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Mosaic Tile is proud to offer you stocked stone from all over the globe. The following are just a few of the types of natural stone products we keep in inventory:

- Limestone- Marble- Onyx- Quartzite

- River Rock- Slate- Travertine

At MosAic tile coMpAny,

We stock over 300,000sf of nAturAl stone

in our centrAl service center

You can receive your stone order as quick as next day!

To compliment these beautiful stones, we also stock:

- Base Molding- Bullnose- Chair Rails- Corner Shelves

- Mosaics- Pencil Liners- Rope Liners- Thresholds

Contact your Sales Rep for more information on all our stocked stones.

LOOK FOR THIS LOGO!

Products noted with this logo are stocked in our Central Service Center(Available within 24 hours for MD and Northern VA locations, Southern VA and NC destinations may take up to 48 hours)

Table of Contents

Accents & DecorativesBorders & Rosettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Pattern Mosaics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

LimestoneMexican . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

MarbleArabescato . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Athens Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Calacatta Gold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16China Black . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Crema Marfil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Dark Emperador. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Gray Cloud. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Macchiato . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Ming Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Snow White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Wooden White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Wooden Yellow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Marble CollectionsTumbled Italian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

OnyxHoney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Persian Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

QuartziteGolden Harvest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Ledgers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Effetti di Tempo At Mosaic Tile, we search all over the globe to discover natural stone quarries in order to offer you elegant and enduring stones such as “Effetti di Tempo” marbles and travertines.

Showing the “effects of time,” these exotic stones are just what you’ve been dreaming of. With modern technology, natural stone can be brushed, rubbed, aged and given a patina that is so realistic, you’d think you were stepping back in time – a time where quality natural stone products were used to enhance the beauty of all spaces. At Mosaic Tile, we work directly with the factories that unearth these cherished treasures, so we can offer incredible value for the most exquisite stones.

Look for the Effetti di Tempo symbol within this catalog for these beautiful stones.

River Rock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Riverstone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

SlateChinese Multicolor . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Golden Florence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Ledgers & Mosaics . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

TravertineDurango. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Efesus Stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Mexican . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Turkish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Reference Section

Natural Stone GuidelinesBlending. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Dry Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Installation Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Sealing, Care & Maintenance . . . . . 66

River Rock GuidelinesPreparation & Application . . . . . . . . 67Pre-Sealing & Grouting. . . . . . . . . . 67Care & Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . 67

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product notes & availability

Marble, Onyx and Slate are metamorphic stones (rocks altered by pressure and heat).

Travertine is a sedimentary stone (a rock formed from consolidated clay sediments).

Very High Shade Variation: Natural stone products have an extreme variation in color, shade and texture. To ensure an even variation of color and surface texture, blend stones from multiple cartons. Review all material prior to installation.

Product is stocked in our Central Service Center

(*) Noted items please allow a 1 week lead time

Ming Green Vine Polished: Ming Green with Snow White

Dark Emperador Vine Polished: Dark Emperador with Crema Marfil

4x12 Border 4x4 Corner 4x12 Border 4x4 Corner

Arabescato Flourish Polished: Arabescato with Pure Black

Dark Emperador Flourish Polished: Dark Emperador with Crema Marfil


Arabescato Greek Key Polished: Arabescato with Pure Black

Dark Emperador Greek Key Polished: Dark Emperador with Crema Marfil


Persian Green Onyx Scroll Polished: Persian Green with Wooden Yellow and Crema Marfil

3x12 Border 3x3 Corner

Crema Marfil Scroll Polished: Crema Marfil with Dark Emperador


2x12 Border



6x12 Border 6x6 Rosette

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Pegasus Braid: Arabescato Marble, Crema Marfil Marble,

Pineapple Honey Onyx

Pegasus Flower: Arabescato Marble, Pineapple Honey Onyx,

Wooden Yellow Marble

Unicorn Flower: Arabescato Marble, Macchiato Marble,

Rojo Alicante Marble

2x12 Border* 2x12 Border* 2x12 Border*

6x6 Rosette* 6x6 Rosette* 6x6 Rosette*


Siren Braid: Golden Harvest Quartzite, Ivory Travertine,

Yellow Travertine

Triton Flower: Golden Harvest Quartzite, Noce Travertine,

Rojo Alicante Marble

Muse Flower: Macchiato Marble, Noce Travertine, Rojo Alicante

Marble




Oracle Braid: Chinese Multicolor Slate, Golden Harvest Quartzite,


Centaur Braid: Chinese Multicolor Slate, Golden Harvest Quartzite,

Pure Black Marble

Minotaur Braid: Arabescato Marble, Pure Black Marble,

Verdi Alpi Marble




Electra Olive: Crema Marfil Marble, Noce Travertine,


Minotaur Olive: Arabescato Marble, China Black Marble,

Noce Travertine

2x12 Border* 2x12 Border*

6x6 Rosette* 6x6 Rosette*

6x12 Border* 6x12 Border*


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Marble is a metamorphic stone (a rock altered by pressure and heat).

MOHS Rating 3 – 5.5Porosity .4% to 2%

Mosaics: Due to the addition of a resin mesh for added stability, TEC’s Super Flex™ or 100% Solids Epoxy Mortar is required for proper installation of all mosaics. Mosaics sold on 12x12 Sheets.



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Dark Emperador Polished with White

Crema Marfil Polished with Wooden Yellow

Arabescato Polished with Gray Lady

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Dark Emperador Polished with Crema Marfil

Snow White Polished with Ming Green

Arabescato Polished with Athens Gray Honed

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Thassos Polished with Crema Marfil

Athens Gray Honed with Arabescato Polished

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3x6 Honed & Filled


Limestone is a sedimentary stone (a rock formed from consolidated clay sediments).

MOHS Rating 2 – 5

Porosity .6% to 31%

Mosaics sold on 12x12 Sheets.



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2x2 Honed & Filled Mosaic(Sold by 12x12 Sheets)

10” Shelf20” Shelf Seat available



1x12 Bullnose 1x12 Rope 1x12 Bullnose 1x12 Rope

2x12 Chair Rail 4x48 Threshold 2x12 Chair Rail 4x48 Threshold

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MOHS Rating 3 – 5.5

Porosity .4% to 2%





3x6 Brushed, Polished



18x18 Polished

12x24 Honed, Polished

Polished Brushed

12x24 Polished

12x24 Honed

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1x12 Pencil MoldingPolished

2x12 Chair RailPolished

4x12 BullnoseBrushed, Polished

5x12 Base Molding Polished

10” Shelf Polished20” Corner Seat

White Carrara Thresholds2x36x3/4 - 2x36x3/83x36x3/4 - 4x24x5/84x28x5/8 - 4x30x5/84x36x5/8 - 4x50x5/84x72x5/8 - 6x36x5/8

6x72x5/8

5/8” Polished 1x2 Honed Brick 2” Polished Hexagon Polished / Honed Bubbles

Polished and HonedBasketweave

Polished Basketweavewith Athens Gray Dot

Polished Basketweave with Black Dot

2” Honed Octagon with3/4” Polished Black Dot

Polished Quadrafoil with Gray Lady

Polished Seaweed with Athens Gray

Athens Gray Honed Mod with Arabescato Polished

Melange Wooden White and Arabescato Brick with Mother of Pearl

Winter Mix Linear(Arabescato, Athens Gray,

Wooden White)

Appenine Linear(Arabescato with Silver Foil Glass)

Modern MythologyUnicorn Single Stone*

Modern MythologyUnicorn Solid Split Face*

Modern Mythology1x1 Statuary White Pol.*

Modern Mythology2x4 Unicorn Brick*

Modern MythologyUnicorn Split Face*

3D 6x24 Honed Ledger

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2x2 Honed

11x12 Linear

Polished Arabescato Seaweed

with Athens Gray

Polished Arabescato Basketweave

with Athens Gray Dot

Athens Gray Honed Mod with Arabescato Polished

5/8” Aspen Mix Honed / Polished (Athens Gray,

Dark Emperador, Wooden White)

Melange Athens Gray and Gray Cloud Brick with

Mother of Pearl


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Porosity .4% to 2%


We recommend installing Athens Gray Marble with Super Flex™ or epoxy mortar since these are moisture sensitive stones.

Very High Shade Variation: Natural stone products have an extreme variation in color, shade, veining and texture. To ensure an even variation of color and surface texture, blend stones from multiple cartons. Review all material prior to installation.


3x6 Honed Vein Cut

3x12 Honed Vein Cut

12x12 Honed Vein Cut

6x24 Honed Vein Cut


1x12 Pencil Molding

2x12 Chair Rail

4x12 Bullnose

5x12 Base Molding

10” Shelf20” Corner Seat

Thresholds4x36x3/4 - 4x50x3/4

6x72x3/4

3D 6x24 Ledger

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12x24 Polished

12x12 Polished

18x18 Polished


Marble is metamorphic (altered by pressure and heat).


Porosity .4% to 2%

Authentic Italian Calacatta Marble is inherently rangy, which is part of the beauty of natural stone. This stone will have color ranges within various formats and it is imperative to blend all tiles prior to installation. Calacatta Gold has a white to ivory base with amber yellow, tobacco and gray-green veins. The veins may be thin or wide and may be few or throughout. To ensure an even variation, blend stones from several boxes and from all the crates to ensure the stones are put together to create a harmonious overall look. Keep in mind when requesting samples, that one or two tiles will never indicate the complete color range because natural stone will range in color within the same block of material. This is the beauty of natural stone.



3x6 Polished 12x12 Polished

12x24 Polished

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1/2x12 Pencil 30 Polished

1/2x12 Beveled Pencil 45 Polished

1x12 Opus Rail Polished

2x12 France Frame Polished


Polished Basketweave with Lagos Azul Honed Dot

Polished Spiral with Black Dot

18x18 Polished

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5x12 Base MoldingPolished

10” Negro Marquina Shelf

Negro Marquina Thresholds

4x36x3/4 - 4x50x3/4




Porosity .4% to 2%





12x12 Polished*

Polished*

5/8” Polished Modern Mythology1x1 Negro Oriental Pol.*

Modern Mythology2” Negro Oriental Pol. Hex*

Modern MythologyMinotaur Single Stone*

Modern MythologyPhoenix Mixed Stone 1*


Modern Mythology 2x4 Minotaur Brick*

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Porosity .4% to 2%





3x6 Polished

12x24 Polished

12x12 Polished

18x18 Polished



4x12 Bullnose Polished



6x72x3/4


Polished

5/8” Polished

1x2 Honed Brick

Polished / Honed Bubbles Melange Brick with Mother of Pearl

Polished Quadrafoil with Wooden Yellow

Polished Basketweave with Thassos

Polished Basketweave with Light Emperador

Polished Basketweave with Dark Emperador

Thassos Polished Mod with Crema Marfil

Polished Dark Emperador Sticks with Crema Marfil

and Macchiato

Polished Dark Emperador Seaweed with Crema Marfil

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Porosity .4% to 2%




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2x12 Chair Rail Polished

4x12 Bullnose Polished



6x72x3/4


Polished

5/8” Polished

Polished Seaweed with Crema Marfil



Polished Quadrafoilwith White


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Porosity .4% to 2%




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Polished Brushed

5/8” Polished 1x2 Honed Brick Polished Basketweave with Snow White Dot

Melange Brick with Mother of Pearl and

Stainless

Melange Athens Gray and Gray Cloud Brick with

Mother of Pearl

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Porosity .4% to 2%





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Polished Brushed

5/8” Polished Polished Basketweave with Snow White Dot


and Macchiato

Modern Mythology1x1 Plato Golden Pol.*

Modern Mythology2” Plato Golden Pol. Hex*

Modern Mythology2x4 Muse Brick*

Modern MythologyMuse Single Stone*

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4x12 BullnosePolished







Porosity .4% to 2%




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5/8” Polished 1x2 Honed Brick Polished Basketweave with Snow White Dot

2” Honed Octagon with3/4” Arabescato Dot

Polished Snow WhiteSeaweed with Ming Green

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Porosity .4% to 2%




12x12 Polished

Polished

Polished Honey Onyx and Snow White Marble

Bubbles

Polished Seaweed with Ming Green

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5/8” Honed

2x2 Honed




Wooden White)

Melange Wooden White and Arabescato Brick with Mother of Pearl

11x12 Linear

3D 6x24 Ledger




Porosity .4% to 2%


We recommend installing Wooden White Marble with Super Flex™ or epoxy mortar since these are moisture sensitive stones.

Very High Shade Variation: Natural stone products have an extreme variation in color, shade, veining and texture. To ensure an even variation of color and surface texture, blend stones from multiple cartons. Review all material prior to installation.


3x6 Honed Vein Cut

3x12 Honed Vein Cut


6x24 Honed Vein Cut


1x12 Pencil Molding

2x12 Chair Rail

4x12 Bullnose

5x12 Base Molding

10” Shelf20” Corner Seat


6x72x3/4

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2x12 Picket




Porosity .4% to 2%





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Polished Honey Onyx Basketweave with

Wooden Yellow Dot


Modern MythologyElectra Single Stone*

Modern Mythology2x4 Electra Brick*

Polished Crema Quadrafoil with Wooden Yellow

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Botticino (no 3x6) Travertino Chiaro

Dore Royale Travertino Noce




Porosity .4% to 2%

These items are “Effetti Di Tempo” – seemingly quarried from a time long

ago and showing the “effects of time.”



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2x12 Tibet Listello

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5x12 Base MoldingPolished

12x12 Polished

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Onyx is a metamorphic stone (a rock altered by pressure and heat).

MOHS Rating 3

Porosity .5% to 2%

Due to the natural characteristics of this particular stone, it is imperative that a porcelain or glass cutting blade is used to minimize splintering on edges while cutting. This onyx can range in color from the lightest alabaster white to the deepest gold tones. We guarantee material ordered will vary from the samples used during the selection process. It is imperative that all material be inspected prior to installation as no concessions will be made once the stone is installed.




Polished

5/8” Polished

Polished Bubbles with Snow White

Modern MythologyPegasus Single Stone*



Modern MythologyPegasus 2x4 Brick*

Polished Basketweave with Wooden Yellow Dot

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5/8” Polished 1x2 Split Face


Onyx is a metamorphic stone (a rock altered by pressure and heat).

MOHS Rating 3

Porosity .5% to 2%




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4x4 - 12x12 - 16x16

Modern Mythology 12x12 Oracle Random*

Modern Mythology1x1 S009 Quartz*

Modern Mythology2” S009 Quartz Hex*

Modern Mythology2x2 Oracle Square*

Modern Mythology2x4 Oracle Brick*

Mineral Stix Linear

4x4 Straight Cut

12x12 Straight Cut

16x16 Straight Cut


Quartzite is a metamorphic stone (a rock altered by pressure and heat).

MOHS Rating 4 – 7

Porosity .4% to 3.9%


Quartzites are Gauged – the backs of the stones have been machined while the surface will maintain its natural clefting and thickness variation.




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6x24 White Ledger Panel6x24 Corner available

6x24 Golden Harvest Ledger Panel6x24 Corner available

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Tranquility Blend Quartz Amber

Tranquility Blend Border Quartz Border Amber Border

Jasper Obsidian Harmony Blend

Jasper Border Obsidian Border Harmony Blend Border


River Rock is stone harvested from actual river beds. It will vary tremendously from piece to piece.


Porosity .4% to 2%

River Rocks has limited floor use due to irregular surfaces.



4x12 Border

12x12 Sheets


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Bianco/White Fret Botticino/Beige Fret Brenta/Brown Fret

Grigio Bardiglio Grigio/Gray Fret

12x12

24x24


Riverstone is a resin and natural stone composite tile with minimal surface texture. It will vary tremendously from piece to piece.


Porosity .4% to 2%



Special Order Item: Please allow a 1 week lead time plus applicable freight charges

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4x4 Straight Cut

12x12 Straight Cut

16x16 Straight Cut


Quartzite is a metamorphic stone (a rock altered by pressure and heat).

MOHS Rating 4 – 7

Porosity .4% to 3.9%


Slates are Gauged – the backs of the stones have been machined while the surface will maintain its natural clefting and thickness variation.




chinese multicolor

4x4 - 12x12 - 16x16

Modern Mythology1x1 S008 Slate*

Modern Mythology2x2 Centaur Square*

Modern Mythology2” S008 Slate Hex*

Modern Mythology2x4 Centaur Brick*

Modern Mythology 12x12 Centaur Random*

6x24 Ledger Panel6x24 Corner available

Close-up views of Corner Trim

Camel Stix Linear

3’ Mesh-Mounted Interlocking Flagstone

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Honed & Filled Straight Edge Cross Cut3x6 - 4x4 - 6x6 - 8x8

8x16 - 12x12 - 16x16 - 16x24

Tumbled Cross Cut3x6 - 4x4 - 6x6 - 12x12

Honed & Filled Beveled Edge Cross Cut12x24

Polished Beveled Edge Cross Cut12x24

Honed & Filled Beveled Edge Vein Cut6x24 - 12x24

Polished Beveled Edge Vein Cut6x24 - 12x24

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4x4

6x6

8x8

12x12

8x16

16x16



MOHS Rating 3

Porosity 5% to 12%

Special Order cut-to-size tiles are available for patterned installations if required, as all straight cut tiles are exact dimensions.



6x24

12x24

16x24


1x1 Tumbled 2x2 Tumbled 2x2 Honed Melange Brick with Mother of Pearl and Stainless

Notes: Mosaics sold on 12x12 Sheets.

The tumbling process results in size variation from stone to stone which is reflected in the mounting of tumbled mosaics.

Due to the irregular nature of the Splitface Mosaic, minimal gaps may appear between the interlocking sheets (see below). We recommend that a matching grout is used to fill these voids to eliminate potential shadowing.

12x12 Honed/Splitface Random Brick Mosaic

5/8x12 Pencil

1x12 Bullnose

1x12 Rope

2x12 Chair Rail

4x12 Bullnose

Thresholds3x36x3/4 - 4x36x3/44x48x3/4 - 6x72x3/4

Versailles Pattern (approximately 16sf total):4 pieces 8” x 8” (11.11%) - 2 pieces 8” x 16” (11.11%)

4 pieces 16” x 16” (44.44%) - 2 pieces 16” x 24” (33.33%)Available in Straight Edge Cross Cut

10” Rope Edge Corner Shelf

Available in 8” Rope or Bullnose EdgeAlso available in

20” Shelf Seat Rope or Bullnose Edge

8” Rope Edge Corner Soap DishAvailable in

Bullnose Edge

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MOHS Rating 3

Porosity 5% to 12%

Finish: Distressed Edge Cobblestone

It is recommended that this stone be installed with a 3/16” grout joint in order to achieve optimum results. It is also recommended that the grout be kept to a minimal depth to best highlight the stones’s chiseled edge.



Versailles Pattern includes:

4 pcs 8” x 8” (11.11%) - 2 pcs 8” x 16” (11.11%) 4 pcs 16” x 16” (44.44%) - 2 pcs 16” x 24” (33.33%)

Approximately 16sf total

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Close up view of Cobblestone Edge

Pewter Blend


Ruggiato


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8x16

16x16

16x24




MOHS Rating 3

Porosity 5% to 12%




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6x24

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Mocha Honed & Filled Straight Edge Cross Cut3x6

Puebla Honed & Filled Straight Edge Cross Cut3x6

Puebla Polished Beveled Edge Vein Cut6x24 - 12x24



1x12 Bullnose 1x12 Rope

2x12 Chair Rail 4x48 Threshold



1x12 Bullnose 1x12 Rope

2x12 Chair Rail 4x48 Threshold



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Modern MythologySiren Single Stone*

Modern Mythology2x4 Siren Brick*

Modern MythologySiren Solid Split Face*

Modern MythologySiren Split Face*

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1x12 Liner

2x12 Chair Rail

2x2 Tumbled Mosaic Filled & Honed12x12 - 18x18

Tumbled3x6 - 4x4 - 6x6



MOHS Rating 3

Porosity 5% to 12%

Tumbled finish stones are “Effetti Di Tempo” – seemingly quarried from a time long ago

and showing the “effects of time.”





ivory rustico

Filled & Honed12x12 - 18x18

3x6 Tumbled

4x4 Tumbled

6x6 Tumbled

12x12 Filled & Honed

18x18 Filled & Honed


Modern MythologyTriton Single Stone*

Modern Mythology2x4 Triton Brick*

Modern MythologyTriton Solid Split Face*

Modern MythologyTriton Split Face*

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1x12 Liner

2x12 Chair Rail

2x2 Tumbled Mosaic

pearl

2x2 Tumbled Mosaic Tumbled3x6 - 4x4 - 6x6

1x12 Liner

2x12 Chair Rail

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1x12 Liner

2x12 Chair Rail

2x2 Tumbled Mosaic

Blending stones from multiple cartons versus taking stones straight from the carton will ensure an even variation of color and surface texture. The image on the left shows stones pulled straight from the box.

Note that the three stones on the bottom left have a different shading and pattern than the other stones. The image on the right shows the same stones blended together along with the others. The variation

is no longer obvious, but in fact it is more of an enhancement to the natural beauty of the stone.

Taking stones straight from the carton

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River Rocks GuidelinesRiver Rocks are a terrific decorative option due to its durability, texture, range of color and many applications. River Rocks can be used indoors and outdoors, on any vertical application and in both residential and commercial applications.

Preparation & ApplicationInstallation of these stones is similar to any other natural stone product. For best results, we recommend a qualified tradesperson who is experienced in the laying of natural stone product. River Rocks are sold in 12x12 mesh-mounted sheets. Blend all sheets before installing to ensure an even color and surface height for your layout. Substrates – Area of application should be flat, clean, dry and free of contaminants. For wet areas the use of reinforced waterproof membranes is suggested.

Adhesive – Use only a high quality thinset mortar. The manufacturer’s literature will outline if it is appropriate for indoors or outdoors as well as for walls. It is important that each River Rock is embedded in adhesive, however they should not be pressed too deeply into the adhesive. Select a product suitable for application with a 1/4” or 1/8” notched trowel and apply no more than three square feet of adhesive at a time.

Pre-Sealing & GroutingIt is recommended that River Rocks be pre-sealed before grouting. For best results use a good quality penetrating sealer. These types of penetrating sealers ordinarily do not change or alter the color of the stone. A sanded grout that is suitable for external or internal conditions (which ever may be the case) is recommended. A latex modified thinset is recommended as some flexibility may be needed. It is important to wait the recommended amount of time by the adhesive manufacturer before grouting to minimize dirt between the stones and avoid the chance of the River Rocks dislodging from the surface. Grout a small area at a time. When grout has dried, use a stiff bristled brush to scrub excess grout. After removing most of the grout with a brush, use a grout sponge to continue removing grout until the desired finish is achieved.

Care & MaintenanceIt is recommended that River Rocks be sealed with a quality impregnator after the grout has dried completely. To easily maintain natural stone, it is recommended that sealants be reapplied every 2-3 years. Whenever using sealants and cleaners, be sure to follow the manufacturers recommended method of application. River Rocks can be cleaned with neutral mild detergents. The porosity or water absorption in natural stone varies, so staining may occur in different degrees if the stone is unsealed. Consequently, any spills should be cleaned quickly to lessen the degree of the stain.

Natural Stone GuidelinesNatural Stone tiles should be installed by an experienced and qualified tile contractor or stone mason. Since these are natural products, it is essential that the client and the installer use appropriate setting materials that are specifically designed for use with stone. Mosaic Tile Company is happy to assist in the choice of setting materials, however, we cannot be held responsible for their use for any particular purpose. We recommend TEC and Custom Building Products installation materials and can provide you with more specific instructions based on your particular application. Since each stone is unique with respect to color, veining, structure, etc., any samples that are submitted are intended to merely suggest the final outcome. Due to the inherent characteristics of the material, variations are guaranteed and part of the natural beauty of each stone.

BlendingOften the range and variation of patterns within one color and finish of stone is random – or it could be consistent. Since stone tiles are cut from large blocks, the patterning may be consistent within one carton but vary greatly from the next. Before starting an installation, it is imperative that all tiles be blended and sorted so the complete range can be seen. Mixing the tiles from all cartons will ensure a more uniform and well blended overall look.

Dry Layout Most natural stones are one of the following:

Directional – Grain running in one direction across the tile, like Onyx

Figured – Veins and markings running in swirls or a number of directions, like Marble

Multi-Colored – Sometimes subtle and sometimes dramatic color variations, like Slate

Directional tiles may be laid end-to-end, in a parquet pattern or random. Figured and multi-colored stones should be arranged like an abstract painting, with the owner, designer and installer rearranging the individual tiles in a sample area until the desired effect is obtained. Doing this dry run will eliminate any room for error.

Installation MethodConsult the TEC or Custom Building Products setting materials guide for appropriate information for your specific stone and job conditions. Always use a premium white thinset for light colored stones, as the mortar may bleed through and stain the surface of the tile. If installing over a wood subfloor, ensure that the area is properly prepared to accept stone. Be sure to use a new glass or porcelain cutting blade to ensure clean, smooth cuts and to avoid potential splintering.

Sealing, Care & MaintenanceAll natural stone installations should be sealed both before and after grouting. Be sure that the surface is completely cleaned of any residual mortar prior to sealing. Grout the installation after the penetrating sealer has thoroughly dried. Choose a grout appropriate to your specific installation. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully. A regular maintenance routine should be established for sealing and cleaning the installation. Neutral pH cleaners can be used for day-to-day maintenance, with more powerful cleaners or poultices for specific stains. The stone should be resealed at 1 to 3 years in commercial applications and after 2 to 6 years for residential. See the Mosaic Tile Company Natural Stone Care & Maintenance guide for more details.

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