🏛️ THE DESIGN IDENTITY

• The Archetype: The Organic Botanical Luxury Field for high-end walk-in shower floors, powder room backsplashes, niche accents, and luxury bathroom features.

• The Contrast: Joining Elysium’s Popeyes collection, this mosaic pairs the soft, pale jade-green hues of Ming Green marble with the creamy alabaster background and warm gold/gray veining of Italian Calacatta Gold.

• Design Aesthetics: The premier surface choice for Biophilic Luxury Bathrooms, Modern Organic Sanctuaries, Neoclassical Powder Rooms, and Boutique Hotel Spas.

• The Mineral Field: Features a dual-stone pairing—blending minty jade green, sea-foam crystalline mineral structure, pure white alabaster, and soft warm gold-to-taupe veining.

• The Visual Flow: The 12" x 12" mesh-mounted layout creates an intricate circular/curved repeating grid that provides reliable traction underfoot with a velvety honed sheen.

📝 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Bring vibrant, nature-inspired luxury to your space with the Elysium Tile Popeyes Series Spring Honed 12" x 12" Marble Mosaic Tile (M4963). Sourced from Elysium Tiles' high-end natural stone collection, this mosaic features a custom pattern combining the pale sea-foam tones of natural Ming Green marble with the rich, gold-veined elegance of Calacatta Gold.

Pre-assembled on flexible 12" x 12" fiberglass mesh sheets for rapid installation, each piece features a soft, non-reflective honed (matte) finish. Ideal for residential and light commercial interior floor and wall applications—including shower floors, vanity backsplashes, feature walls, and tub surrounds—this dual-stone mosaic adds an inviting organic touch to modern stone interiors.

✨ KEY FEATURES

• Dual-Stone Natural Marble Pairing: Genuine Ming Green and Calacatta Gold marble pieces combined on a single sheet for natural shade variation.

• Velvety Honed Finish: Smooth matte surface offers a soft texture underfoot, diffuses lighting softly, and provides inherent slip resistance on wet shower floors.

• Mesh-Backed 12" x 12" Sheet: Pre-assembled for smooth alignment across walls, floors, and shower niches.

• Versatile Interior Application: Suitable for wet and dry areas including walk-in shower floors, interior accent walls, backsplashes, and vanity surrounds.

• Organic Color Movement: Blends cool minty jade tones with warm white and gold veining to complement both warm wood accents and brushed brass fixtures.

📊 SPECIFICATIONS

🛠️ INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

⚠️ CRITICAL WARNING: WHITE THINSET & SEALER REQUIREMENT

• White Polymer-Modified Mortar: Always set light natural marble using a white polymer-modified thinset (such as MAPEI® Ultraflex 2 White or LATICRETE® 254 Platinum White). Gray thinset will bleed through translucent light marble and permanently alter the tile color.

• Penetrating Stone Sealer: Seal natural marble sheets with a premium penetrating sealer (e.g., Miracle Sealants 511 Impregnator) before and after grouting to prevent grout haze and moisture absorption.

Professional Installation Recommendations

• Recommended Grout: Pair with a non-sanded grout in "Warm Gray", "Bright White", or "Alabaster" to complement the natural marble without scratching the honed surface.

• Sheet Interlocking: Align adjacent mesh sheets carefully during dry-fitting to ensure uniform grout spacing along sheet seams.

• Wet Blade Cutting: Cut pieces using a wet tile saw equipped with a continuous-rim diamond blade engineered for natural stone.

💡 PRO CARE & MAINTENANCE TIPS

1. Neutral pH Cleaning: Clean exclusively with pH-neutral natural stone cleaners or warm water with mild soap. Avoid acidic, bleach, or vinegar-based products to prevent dulling or etching the marble.

2. Regular Sealing Schedule: Re-apply penetrating sealer annually in dry areas and twice per year in heavy-moisture settings like shower floors.

3. Squeegee Maintenance: Wipe down shower floor tile after use to prevent hard water deposits and soap scum buildup over time.

💬 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Is Elysium Popeyes Spring Honed safe for walk-in shower floors?

A: Yes! The combination of smaller mosaic pieces, frequent grout lines, and a honed (matte) finish provides reliable traction on wet shower floors.

Q: Can I use this tile on a kitchen backsplash behind a cooktop?

A: Absolutely. Once properly sealed with a penetrating stone sealer, natural marble works well for kitchen backsplashes. Wipe away cooking splatters promptly with a pH-neutral stone cleaner.

Q: How many 12x12 sheets should I order for my project?

A: Calculate your total square footage and add 10% to 15% extra to cover waste, edge cuts, and pattern matching.