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The Completa Bianco Venatino Honed 3/4 Penny Round Marble Mosaic offers timeless elegance with its soft white tones and subtle veining. Mounted on ...
View full detailsThe Completa Bianco Venatino Honed Rhomboid Marble Mosaic combines artistic pattern with the understated beauty of white marble. Its geometric rhom...
View full detailsThe Completa Series (CS) is a collection of natural stone tile,trim and mesh mount designs offered in six color collections each with 12 or more me...
View full detailsThe Completa Marble Calacatta Gris Herringbone Honed Stone Mesh features elegant grey veining in a classic marble look. Its honed finish and herrin...
View full detailsThe Completa Calacatta Gris 2x2 Hexagon Multi Finish Stone Mesh blends the elegance of natural marble with a unique multi-finish texture. Its hexag...
View full detailsThe Completa Marble Calacatta Gris Chevron Honed Stone Mesh combines the striking chevron pattern with the elegant grey veining of Calacatta marble...
View full detailsThe Completa Calacatta Gris Honed 4 Inch Hexagon Mesh Marble Mosaic offers timeless elegance with its soft honed finish and natural stone beauty. P...
View full detailsThe Completa Calacatta Gris Honed Lotus Mesh Marble Mosaic features a graceful lotus-inspired design in natural stone. Its honed finish brings a so...
View full detailsThe Completa Calacatta Gris Honed Oval Mesh Marble Mosaic combines soft curves with the understated beauty of honed marble. A versatile choice for ...
View full detailsThe Completa D Blue 1x4 Herringbone Honed Stone Mesh brings classic herringbone elegance in a soothing blue tone. Its honed finish enhances the nat...
View full detailsThe Completa D Blue Chevron Honed Stone Mesh offers a dynamic chevron pattern in calming blue hues. Its honed finish provides a smooth, refined sur...
View full detailsThe Completa Series (CS) is a collection of natural stone tile,trim and mesh mount designs offered in six color collections each with 12 or more me...
View full detailsThe Completa Marble Series Bianco Venatino Honed 4 Inch Hexagon Mosaic showcases timeless elegance with its natural white marble and soft veining. ...
View full detailsThe Completa Marble Series Bianco Venatino Chevron Honed Mosaic adds timeless beauty and sophistication to any space. Crafted from natural stone, i...
View full detailsThe Completa Marble Series Bianco Venatino Ellipse Honed Mosaic showcases the natural elegance of marble in a unique ellipse pattern. With its soft...
View full detailsThe Completa Marble Series Bianco Venatino Feather Honed Mosaic offers a refined and artistic feather design, perfect for adding a decorative flair...
View full detailsThe Completa Marble Series Bianco Venatino Flower Honed Mosaic captures the beauty of nature with its delicate floral design. Made from premium hon...
View full detailsThe Completa Marble Series Bianco Venatino Honed Lotus Mosaic features graceful floral-inspired shapes in premium white marble with subtle veining....
View full detailsThe Completa Marble Series Bianco Venatino Honed Oval Mosaic combines soft curves with the timeless beauty of natural marble. Ideal for adding a to...
View full detailsThe Completa Marble Series Calacatta Gris 3/4 Penny Round Honed Mosaic showcases timeless marble beauty with a soft honed finish. Its mesh backing ...
View full detailsThe Completa Marble Series Calacatta Gris Honed Ellipse Stone Mosaic features elegant curved designs in luxurious Calacatta Gris marble. Mounted on...
View full detailsThe Completa Marble Series Calacatta Gris Honed Feather Stone Mosaic showcases a delicate feather pattern in serene Calacatta Gris marble. Easy to ...
View full detailsThe Completa Marble Series Calacatta Gris Honed Flower Stone Mosaic features an intricate floral design crafted from fine Calacatta Gris marble. Wi...
View full detailsThe Completa Marble Series Calacatta Gris Picket Honed Mosaic offers a sophisticated geometric design in premium marble. The honed finish adds a su...
View full detailsThe Complete Guide to Mosaic Tile for Showers
Mosaic tile is any tile with an individual piece surface area of less than approximately 6 square inches, typically mounted on mesh-backed sheets for efficient installation. Mosaics have been used in architecture and art for thousands of years - from ancient Roman baths to modern spa bathrooms.
Mosaic Tile Materials
Glass mosaic tile offers brilliant color, translucency, and a luminous quality that reflects light beautifully. Marble mosaic tile - including white marble varieties like Carrara and Thassos - delivers natural elegance. Porcelain mosaics offer superior durability and water resistance for floors and wet areas. Natural stone mosaics in travertine, limestone, and slate add organic texture. Pebble tile brings a river stone look to shower floors and outdoor spaces.
Popular Mosaic Shapes
Hexagon mosaics deliver a honeycomb pattern that works in both vintage and modern designs. Herringbone mosaics create a V-pattern without the complexity of cutting individual tiles. Penny round mosaics add classic charm and excellent shower floor traction. Diamond mosaics create a dynamic angular pattern. Basketweave, arabesque, and fish scale patterns offer additional design options.
Best Applications
Kitchen backsplashes are the most popular application for mosaic tile - the smaller scale adds detail and the sheets simplify installation on wall surfaces. Shower floors are another natural fit - small mosaic tiles conform to the slope for drainage and provide grip. Bathroom accent walls, shower niches, tub surrounds, and pool waterlines are also common uses.
Mosaic Tile by Color
Our mosaics are available in every color family. White mosaics are timeless and versatile. Blue mosaics suit coastal and pool applications. Black mosaics add drama and sophistication. Gray mosaics offer a modern neutral. Brown mosaics deliver warmth and earthiness. Mixed-color sheets combine complementary tones for visual depth.
Installation Tips
Mosaic sheets install faster than individual tiles but still require care. Use white thinset for glass and light-colored mosaics - gray thinset can show through translucent tiles. Apply thinset to the wall and press sheets firmly, adjusting spacing between sheets to match the spacing within. For shower floors, use epoxy grout for maximum water resistance. Cut sheets with scissors and trim individual tiles with a wet saw or nippers.
What is the best mosaic tile for a backsplash?
Glass mosaic tile is the most popular backsplash choice - it reflects light, is easy to clean, and comes in an enormous range of colors. Marble mosaics add natural elegance. Porcelain mosaics offer the widest style range. The best choice depends on your design style, budget, and how much maintenance you're willing to do (glass and porcelain are lowest-maintenance).
Can mosaic tile be used on floors?
Yes, but choose the right material. Porcelain and natural stone mosaics are best for floors due to their durability. Glass mosaics are generally too fragile for floor use except in light-traffic areas. Small mosaics are ideal for shower floors. For larger floor areas, ensure the tile is rated for floor use and has adequate slip resistance.
How do you grout mosaic tile?
Use unsanded grout for mosaic joints narrower than 1/8" and sanded grout for wider joints. Epoxy grout is ideal for wet areas and glass mosaics - it won't stain or crack. Apply grout at a diagonal to the tile pattern, pressing firmly into joints. Clean excess grout promptly with a damp sponge. Work in small sections to prevent grout from drying before you can clean it.
What size mosaic tile is standard?
The most common mosaic tile sizes are 1x1, 2x2, and 1x2 inches. Penny rounds are typically 3/4" to 1" diameter. Hexagon mosaics range from 1" to 2" across. Mosaic tiles come pre-mounted on 12x12 or 12x13 inch mesh-backed sheets. Some mosaics use larger individual pieces (up to 3x6) in patterned arrangements on sheets.