🏛️ THE DESIGN IDENTITY

• The Archetype: The Deep Cosmic Edge for framing 6x6 field tiles, shower niches, and aquatic borders with a dark, textured finish.

• The Contrast: Unlike cold metal aluminum edge channels or flat ceramic bullnose trims, the Fujiwa Lunar Midnight Bead molding features a slender convex profile coated in a rich crystal reactive glaze—where ink-black graphite, deep navy, electric cobalt swirls, and icy lunar crater highlights pool dynamically.

• Design Aesthetics: The premier edge-trim detail for Cosmic Contemporary Pools, Modern Dark Plunge Sanctuaries, Industrial Luxury Resorts, and Moody Spa Interiors.

• The Mineral Field: Matches the Fujiwa Lunar Midnight collection precisely—blending ink-black graphite, deep obsidian navy, bright cobalt swirls, and translucent crystal glaze depth.

• The Visual Flow: The slender 1" x 6" curved bead profile caps off 6x6 field tiles, spa step edges, shower niches, and pool waterline borders, softening perimeter edges into a dark, textured architectural highlight.

🏷️ PRODUCT TITLE

Fujiwa Lunar Series: 1" x 6" Midnight Glazed Porcelain Bead Molding Trim Tile 

📝 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Frame your swimming pool waterline, shower niche, or aquatic feature wall with the dramatic cosmic depth of the Fujiwa Lunar Series Midnight 1" x 6" Glazed Porcelain Bead Trim Tile (LUN-162). Specially engineered to complement Fujiwa's Lunar Midnight 6x6 field tile, this trim piece features a multi-tonal crystal reactive glaze that mimics crater-like mineral textures and light-reflecting depth.

Measuring 1 inch wide by 6 inches long, each piece features a slender, rounded convex bead shape finished in a deep ink-black and charcoal glaze accented by fluid swirls of sapphire, cobalt, and icy lunar highlights. High-fired at extreme temperatures to achieve near-zero water absorption (less than 0.5%), this vitreous porcelain trim piece naturally resists frost, chlorine, salt water, pool chemicals, and thermal shock along vulnerable outside edges and border runs.

✨ KEY FEATURES

• Artisan Lunar Reactive Glaze: Celestial Midnight palette features multidimensional glaze pooling with high shade variation (V3) for a unique pattern on every piece.

• Slender Convex Bead Profile: Softly rounded 1-inch shape provides a smooth, handcrafted transition along tile field edges and pool borders.

• Impervious Porcelain Body: Absorbs less than 0.5% water, rendering it 100% frost-proof, pool-chemical resistant, and submerged-water safe.

• Light-Reflecting Textured Gloss Finish: Amplifies natural sunlight and underwater pool lighting to create a sparkling, multidimensional water effect.

• Versatile Trim Application: Designed to cap pool waterline tiles, frame shower niches, or trim outdoor fountain borders with ease.

📊 SPECIFICATIONS

🛠️ INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

⚠️ CRITICAL WARNING: SUBMERGED APPLICATION & MORTAR SELECTION

• Pool-Grade Thinset: For submerged pool waterlines, spas, and water features, always use a LATICRETE® or MAPEI® Polymer-Modified or Epoxy Mortar specifically approved for submerged aquatic tile setting.

• Miter Cuts on Glazed Surfaces: When cutting 45-degree corner miters, cut slowly using a wet saw equipped with a continuous-rim diamond blade engineered for glass/porcelain to prevent chipping the delicate glaze along the cut line.

Manufacturer Recommendations

• Recommended Grout: Pair with an epoxy or high-performance cementitious pool grout in "Charcoal" or "Black" for a seamless dark field, or "Cool Gray" / "Cobalt Blue" to sharply accentuate border lines.

• Grout Joint Width: Match the internal grout spacing of your primary tile field (typically 1/16" to 1/8") to maintain continuous grid lines.

• Substrate Preparation: Ensure concrete pool beams or shower backer boards are completely flat along border lines so the slender 6-inch pieces lay flush with adjacent field tiles.

💡 PRO INSTALLATION TIPS

1. Reactive Glaze Sorting: Open multiple boxes before installation to dry-lay and arrange darker charcoal-tinted and brighter cobalt-pooled pieces for an even color gradient along the border run.

2. Back-Butter Support: Lightly butter the back of each 1x6 bead piece with mortar to guarantee 100% bed coverage and prevent hollow spots behind shower niche perimeters or pool waterlines.

3. Tape Support: Secure bead trim pieces in place with low-tack painter's tape while the mortar sets to prevent minor sagging along vertical wall runs.

💬 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Is Fujiwa Lunar Midnight bead trim safe for saltwater pools and chlorine?

A: Yes, absolutely. Made of dense, high-fired porcelain with water absorption under 0.5%, it is completely frost-proof and fully resistant to pool chemicals, chlorine, acid-washing, and saltwater systems.

Q: What is the difference between a Bead trim and a Pencil Bullnose?

A: A bead trim features a slender, slightly convex profile (often 1" wide or less) designed for soft border transitions. A pencil bullnose is typically thicker and more half-round, whereas a bead offers a slightly flatter, lower-profile curve.

Q: How do I calculate how many 1x6 pieces I need?

A: Measure the total linear feet of your border or niche perimeter and multiply by 2 (since each piece is 6 inches long, or 0.5 feet). Add 10% to 15% extra for miter cuts and end trims.