🏛️ THE DESIGN IDENTITY
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The Archetype: The Resort-Style Jewel-Tone Pool Line for luxury swimming pool waterlines, spa surrounds, outdoor water features, and wet-zone accent walls.
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The Contrast: Moving away from flat, standard pool blues, Kasuri Monaco delivers a multi-tonal Mediterranean deep teal and rich blue-green glaze. Its semi-gloss, handcrafted-look finish catches light under water, creating jewel-like depth that mimics the shimmer of coastal ocean waters.
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Design Aesthetics: The premier surface choice for Luminous Mediterranean Pools, Resort-Style Spa Retreats, Modern Coastal Hardscapes, and Tropical Outdoor Sanctuaries.
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The Mineral Field: Features a glazed porcelain body—blending deep Mediterranean teal-blue, subtle mossy green undertones, dark indigo accents, and light-reflecting glaze movement.
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The Visual Flow: The classic 6" x 6" square scale is the industry gold standard for pool waterlines. It provides a balanced grid pattern that visually expands pool walls and remains easy to align during installation.
🏷️ PRODUCT TITLE
Fujiwa Kasuri Series: 6" x 6" Monaco Glazed Porcelain Pool & Spa Tile (SKU: KASURI-100)
📝 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Elevate your pool waterline or spa environment into a luminous resort sanctuary with Fujiwa Kasuri-100 Monaco 6" x 6" Porcelain Tile. As part of Fujiwa's premium Upgrade Class pool tile collection, the Monaco colorway features a rich, multi-tonal deep teal and Mediterranean blue-green glaze that intensifies under water to give pool water a shimmering, crystal-clear appearance.
Engineered specifically for full submersion and wet environments, this 0.24" thick glazed porcelain tile is completely frost-proof, weather-resistant, and impervious to pool chemicals, salt, and thermal shock. Ideal for swimming pool waterlines, full pool interiors, hot tub surrounds, and outdoor water features, Fujiwa Kasuri Monaco brings lasting durability and artisan visual depth to residential and commercial aquatic projects.
✨ KEY FEATURES
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Upgrade Class Designer Finish: Part of Fujiwa's premium Upgrade Series, offering rich color movement and hand-glazed depth.
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Submerged Aquatic Durability: High-fired porcelain body is frost-proof, chemical-resistant, stain-resistant, and non-porous (< 0.5% water absorption).
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Luminous Teal-Blue Palette: Captures dynamic light reflections under water to enhance the color and clarity of pool water.
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Classic 6" x 6" Square Scale: Timeless 6x6 waterline format simplifies layout geometry along curved or straight pool perimeter walls.
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Low Maintenance Surface: Glazed porcelain face resists scum buildup, algae growth, and hard water scale.
📊 SPECIFICATIONS
| Technical Property |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Fujiwa Tile |
| Collection Name |
Kasuri Series (Upgrade Class) |
| Model / Color |
KASURI-100 (Monaco) |
| Material Type |
Glazed Porcelain |
| Nominal Dimensions |
6" Width x 6" Length |
| Thickness |
Approx. 0.22" – 0.24" (~5.6 mm - 6 mm) |
| Surface Finish |
Glazed / Semi-Gloss Refinement |
| Shade Variation |
V2 (Slight Variation) — Subtle artisan glaze shade shifts |
| Coverage / Packaging |
4 pieces per Sq. Ft. / 60 pieces (15 Sq. Ft.) per box |
| Applications |
Pool Waterlines, Full Pool Interiors, Spas, Waterfalls, Outdoor Wet Walls |
🛠️ INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
⚠️ CRITICAL WARNING: SUBMERGED WATERPROOFING & MORTAR SELECTION
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Pool-Grade Thinset Mortar: Always set tiles using an ANSI A118.15-compliant, polymer-modified thinset mortar explicitly rated for submerged swimming pool applications (such as LATICRETE® 254 Platinum or MAPEI® Kerabond T / Keralastic System).
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Full Waterproof Substrate: Ensure concrete or gunite pool shells are fully cured and sealed with a pool waterproofing membrane prior to tiling.
Professional Installation Recommendations
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Recommended Grout: Use a high-performance waterproof pool grout (such as LATICRETE® Spectralock® PRO Premium Epoxy Grout) in "Cobalt Blue", "Mid Gray", or "White" to protect joints against chemical erosion and algae.
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Grout Joint Width: Maintain a 1/8" grout joint using tile spacers to accommodate subtle edge variation.
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Cure Time: Allow a minimum cure time of 14 to 21 days (or as specified by the thinset/grout manufacturer) before filling the pool with water.
💡 PRO CARE & MAINTENANCE TIPS
1. Routine Scum Removal: Clean waterline tile regularly using a pH-neutral pool tile cleaner or a recommended 50/50 water and white vinegar solution applied with a non-abrasive sponge.
2. Maintain Pool Chemistry: Keep pool water pH (7.2–7.6) and calcium hardness in balance to prevent mineral scale buildup or grout degradation over time.
3. No Surface Sealing Needed: The glazed porcelain surface is completely non-porous and requires zero sealers.
💬 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Is Fujiwa Kasuri Monaco tile suitable for full pool submersion and freezing climates?
A: Yes! Fujiwa porcelain tiles are dense, frost-proof, and engineered specifically for full underwater submersion in all climate zones, including freeze-thaw regions.
Q: What does "Class Upgrade" mean for Fujiwa tile?
A: Upgrade class tiles feature higher-tier multi-tone glazes, richer depth of color, and handcrafted visual effects compared to standard baseline solid pool tiles.
Q: How many tiles do I need to cover my pool's waterline?
A: Because 6x6 tiles fit 2 pieces per linear foot along a single 6-inch height row, calculate your pool perimeter length in feet and multiply by 0.5 sq. ft. (or 2 tiles per foot), then add 10% for cuts and waste.
