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The Completa Marble Series Terra Nova Chevron Honed Mosaic Mesh delivers a sophisticated chevron pattern crafted from high-quality stone. Its honed...
View full detailsThe Completa Marble Series Terra Nova Ellipse Honed Stone Mosaic features elegant elliptical patterns with a smooth honed finish, perfect for creat...
View full detailsThe Completa Marble Series Terra Nova Feather Honed Stone Mosaic showcases graceful feather-like shapes in a luxurious honed finish. This natural s...
View full detailsThe Completa Marble Series Terra Nova Flower Honed Stone Mosaic features a delicate floral motif rendered in smooth honed stone. Perfect for adding...
View full detailsThe Completa Marble Series Terra Nova Picket Honed Stone Mosaic features elegant natural marble in a timeless picket pattern. Its honed finish enha...
View full detailsThe Completa Marble Series Terra Nova Rhomboid Honed Stone Mosaic showcases a geometric rhomboid pattern in luxurious marble. Its honed finish adds...
View full detailsThe Completa Marble Series Terra Nova Ribbon Honed Stone Mosaic offers a distinctive ribbon pattern in premium natural marble. Its honed finish del...
View full detailsThe Completa Series Bianco Venatino Honed Herringbone Mosaic features elegant white marble with subtle grey veining in a sophisticated herringbone ...
View full detailsThe Completa Series D Blue 4 Inch Hexagon Honed Marble Mosaic combines geometric precision with natural beauty. Crafted from blue marble with a smo...
View full detailsThe Completa Series D Blue Ellipse Honed Marble Mosaic showcases elegant blue marble in a unique ellipse pattern. Its honed finish adds a soft, mat...
View full detailsThe Completa Series D Blue Feather Honed Marble Mosaic features graceful feather-shaped pieces in a soothing blue marble. Its honed surface offers ...
View full detailsThe Completa Series D Blue Flower Honed Marble Mosaic presents a beautiful floral design in soft blue marble. Its honed finish enhances the natural...
View full detailsThe Completa Marble Series D Blue Lotus Honed Stone Mosaic offers a captivating lotus pattern in serene blue marble. Its honed finish enhances the ...
View full detailsThe Completa Marble Series D Blue Oval Honed Stone Mosaic features elegant oval shapes in premium blue marble. With its smooth honed finish, this m...
View full detailsThe Completa Marble Series D Blue Penny Round 3/4 Honed Stone Mosaic combines timeless penny round styling with the richness of blue marble. Its ho...
View full detailsThe Completa Marble Series Skyline 1x4 Honed Herringbone Mosaic features elegant natural marble in a refined herringbone pattern. Perfect for addin...
View full detailsThe Completa Marble Series Skyline Flower Honed Marble Mosaic Tile brings an elegant floral pattern to your surfaces. Its natural marble and honed ...
View full detailsThe Completa Marble Series Skyline Hex 4 Inch Honed Marble Mosaic Tile features a classic hexagon shape in luxurious honed marble. Perfect for crea...
View full detailsThe Completa Marble Series Skyline Honed Chevron Mosaic offers a sophisticated marble design with a modern chevron layout. Its honed finish enhance...
View full detailsThe Completa Marble Series Skyline Honed Ellipse Mosaic features unique ellipse-shaped marble pieces for a distinctive, organic look. With its hone...
View full detailsThe Completa Marble Series Skyline Honed Feather Mosaic showcases elegant marble pieces in a delicate feather pattern. Its honed surface highlights...
View full detailsThe Completa Marble Series Skyline Lotus Honed Marble Mosaic Tile offers a unique lotus-inspired pattern in soft-honed marble. Ideal for adding an ...
View full detailsThe Completa Marble Series Skyline Oval Honed Marble Mosaic Tile presents an elongated oval format in pristine honed marble. Its refined texture an...
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 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.