Product Overview

Daisy Bloom Calacatta 11.75" x 13.25" Polished Marble Mosaic Tile transforms classic white marble into an intricate floral composition. The design combines richly veined Calacatta Gold marble with luminous Thassos White marble, creating layered daisy motifs in warm white, soft gray, and subtle gold tones.

Large Calacatta Gold flowers display natural gray and golden veining, while smaller Thassos White blossoms add crisp contrast and visual rhythm. The polished finish enhances the marble’s color and crystalline character, giving the surface a refined luminosity without overwhelming the delicate botanical pattern.

Mounted on an approximately 11.75" x 13.25" sheet, each mosaic covers about 1.08 square feet. The design is suitable for bathroom floors, shower floors and walls, kitchen backsplashes, vanity walls, fireplace surrounds, and decorative commercial interiors. The manufacturer identifies it as a polished floral mosaic made from Calacatta Gold and Greek Thassos marble. 

Technical Specifications

Natural marble varies in shade, veining, mineral markings, and crystalline structure. Sheet measurements, thickness, and coverage are nominal.

Recommended Applications

• Bathroom Floors: Creates an elegant botanical floor with more visual detail than conventional square or rectangular marble tile.

• Shower Floors: The small mosaic pieces and numerous grout joints allow the pattern to follow a properly prepared slope toward the drain.

• Shower and Vanity Walls: Produces a luminous floral feature behind freestanding tubs, vanities, niches, and glass shower enclosures.

• Kitchen Backsplashes: Adds a delicate Calacatta and Thassos marble pattern behind countertops, ranges, and open shelving.

• Fireplace Surrounds: Introduces botanical detail without sacrificing the timeless character of natural marble.

• Boutique Commercial Interiors: Suitable for appropriate hotel bathrooms, salons, restaurants, reception spaces, and luxury retail displays.

Installation and Handling Guidelines

Important: Natural Marble Mosaic Installation

• Inspect Before Installation: Examine every sheet before cutting or setting. Confirm that the marble colors, veining, finish, and pattern alignment are acceptable.

• Dry-Lay the Pattern: Arrange multiple sheets before installation to understand how the flower motifs connect and to identify any visible sheet boundaries.

• Blend Natural Variation: Mix sheets from several boxes so Calacatta veining and color variation are distributed evenly.

• Use White Mortar: Install with a premium white mortar approved for natural marble and the intended substrate. Dark mortar may shadow through light-colored stone.

• Prepare a Flat Surface: The substrate must be clean, stable, and flat. Irregular substrates may make individual mosaic pieces appear uneven.

• Use the Correct Trowel: Select a notch size that provides adequate coverage without allowing excessive mortar to rise between the marble pieces.

• Adjust Sheet Seams: While the mortar remains workable, reposition individual pieces where necessary to prevent visible lines between sheets.

• Seal Before Grouting: Apply a penetrating sealer suitable for polished Calacatta and Thassos marble before grouting.

• Use Marble-Safe Grout: Choose unsanded grout or another grout specifically approved for polished natural stone. Test the grout on spare material before installation.

• Waterproof Wet Areas: Shower floors and walls require an approved waterproofing system and correctly formed drainage slope beneath the mosaic.

• Confirm Slip Requirements: Although the grout joints may provide additional traction, polished marble can become slippery when wet. Verify applicable slip-resistance requirements before floor installation.

Care and Maintenance

• Clean with warm water and a neutral-pH cleaner formulated for natural marble.

• Avoid vinegar, lemon, acidic bathroom cleaners, bleach, abrasive powders, and harsh scrubbing pads.

• Wipe up cosmetics, oils, coffee, wine, and other strongly pigmented spills promptly.

• Use a soft cloth, sponge, or nonabrasive brush to clean the detailed floral pattern.

• Reseal periodically according to the sealer manufacturer’s recommendations and the level of moisture exposure.

Design Profile

• Style: Botanical luxury, romantic contemporary, Parisian, Art Deco, transitional, and modern classic.

• Pattern Character: Alternating large and small marble flowers create a layered, rhythmic botanical surface.

• Color Palette: Bright Thassos white, creamy Calacatta, soft gray veining, and subtle warm-gold movement.

• Coordinating Fixtures: Polished nickel, champagne bronze, unlacquered brass, chrome, and brushed gold.

• Coordinating Materials: White oak, walnut, warm white cabinetry, Calacatta countertops, glass, and complementary Thassos trim.

• Recommended Grout: Warm white or soft ivory grout preserves the light, continuous appearance of the floral pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What marble varieties are used in Daisy Bloom Calacatta?

The mosaic combines Calacatta Gold marble with Thassos White marble. Calacatta contributes gray and golden veining, while Thassos provides a cleaner, brighter white contrast.

How much area does one sheet cover?

Each 11.75" x 13.25" sheet covers approximately 1.08 square feet.

Can Daisy Bloom Calacatta be installed on a shower floor?

Yes, it may be installed on properly prepared shower floors. The waterproofing, drainage slope, mortar, grout, sealing system, and applicable slip-resistance requirements must all be addressed.

Can it be used on shower walls?

Yes. It is suitable for shower walls when installed over an approved waterproofing system with materials compatible with natural marble.

Does the mosaic require sealing?

Yes. Seal the marble before grouting and reseal periodically to reduce water absorption, staining, and grout-pigment transfer.

Should sanded or unsanded grout be used?

Unsanded grout is generally preferred because conventional sanded grout may scratch polished marble. A high-performance grout may also be used if its manufacturer specifically approves it for polished natural stone.

Will every sheet look identical?

No. Calacatta Gold and Thassos are natural stones, so veining, color, crystalline markings, and tonal intensity will vary between sheets.

How much extra material should be ordered?

Order at least 10% additional material for standard installations. Intricate layouts, diagonal cuts, niches, or projects requiring selective vein matching may require approximately 15% extra.