🏛️ THE DESIGN IDENTITY

• The Archetype: The Luminous Coastal Mosaic Field for resort-style swimming pool waterlines, spa spillways, outdoor water features, and wet-zone feature accents.

• The Contrast: Moving away from standard flat blue square tiles, the Licata-71 Blue Blend introduces a mini-brick rectangular mosaic layout. Its multi-tonal glaze layers rich oceanic blues, royal cobalt, and deep sapphire highlights under a light-reflecting glossy finish, creating shifting visual movement beneath rippling water.

• Design Aesthetics: The premier surface choice for Luminous Resort Pools, Modern Coastal Spas, Mediterranean Water Features, and Architectural Backsplashes.

• The Mineral Field: Features a high-fired Japanese porcelain body—blending cobalt blue, deep royal navy, sky blue accents, and a glossy, light-dispersing glaze.

• The Visual Flow: The 1-1/8" x 2-1/4" mini-brick chip proportion is mesh-mounted into 12" x 12" sheets. This linear layout elongates pool waterlines and easily wraps around curved spa radius walls.

🏷️ PRODUCT TITLE

Fujiwa Licata Series: 1-1/8" x 2-1/4" Blue Blend (LICATA-71) Glossy Porcelain Mosaic Pool Tile

📝 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Bring dynamic oceanic color and sleek architectural movement to your aquatic oasis with Fujiwa Licata-71 Blue Blend Porcelain Mosaic Tile. As part of Fujiwa's designer Licata Collection, this tile features a harmoniously blended palette of rich blue tones arranged in a classic mini-brick mosaic layout.

Each 1-1/8" x 2-1/4" rectangular porcelain chip is mounted on a flexible 12" x 12" mesh backing for simple, efficient installation along curved or straight pool walls. High-fired in Japan to achieve near-zero water absorption (< 0.5%), Licata-71 is completely frost-proof, pool chemical resistant, and UV-stable. Ideal for pool waterlines, full spa linings, waterfalls, kitchen backsplashes, and shower accent walls, it delivers a lasting, high-performance finish.

✨ KEY FEATURES

• Elongated Mini-Brick Scale: 1-1/8" x 2-1/4" chip format offers a modern alternative to traditional square pool mosaics.

• Submerged Aquatic Durability: High-fired porcelain body is frost-proof, chemical-resistant, stain-resistant, and impervious to moisture (< 0.5% water absorption).

• Multi-Tonal Blue Blend: Rich gradient of blue shades creates depth and catches ambient light reflections underwater.

• Flexible Mesh Sheet Backing: Pre-assembled on 1 Sq. Ft. mesh-backed sheets for smooth, precise installation along spa steps and radius walls.

• Easy Maintenance Surface: Smooth, high-shine glaze resists pool algae, scum buildup, and hard water scale.

📊 SPECIFICATIONS

🛠️ INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

⚠️ CRITICAL WARNING: SUBMERGED WATERPROOFING & MORTAR SELECTION

• Pool-Grade Polymer-Modified Thinset: Always set porcelain pool mosaics using an ANSI A118.15-compliant thinset mortar specified for submerged application (such as LATICRETE® 254 Platinum or MAPEI® Kerabond T / Keralastic System).

• Mesh Backing Check: Ensure thinset achieves a minimum of 95% contact coverage behind mosaic sheets to prevent hollow spots and tile popping under water pressure.

Professional Installation Recommendations

• Recommended Grout: Use a waterproof pool grout (such as LATICRETE® Spectralock® PRO Premium Epoxy Grout) in "Bright White" to make individual chips pop, or "Cobalt Blue" / "Mid Gray" for a continuous water field.

• Grout Joint Width: Pre-spaced on mesh backing to maintain uniform ~1/8" grout lines throughout.

• Cure Time: Allow a full cure time of 14 to 21 days before filling the pool or spa with water.

💡 PRO CARE & MAINTENANCE TIPS

1. Regular Waterline Wipedown: Clean regularly using a soft sponge and a pH-neutral pool tile cleaner to prevent mineral deposits and oils from adhering to the glaze.

2. Maintain Balanced Water Chemistry: Keep pool pH (7.2–7.6) and calcium levels balanced to protect grout joints and preserve tile brilliance over time.

3. Zero Sealing Needed: Non-porous glazed porcelain requires no topical sealers or waxes.

💬 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Is Fujiwa Licata-71 Blue Blend safe for full pool interiors and freeze-thaw climates?

A: Yes! Fujiwa porcelain tiles are high-fired and completely frost-proof, making them suitable for full pool submersion, waterlines, and spas in cold climate zones.

Q: Can this tile be used as a kitchen backsplash or bathroom wall tile?

A: Absolutely. While engineered for pool environments, Licata-71 is widely used on kitchen backsplashes, vanity walls, and shower surrounds to add rich textural color.

Q: How many sheets do I need to order for my pool waterline?

A: One sheet covers 1.0 sq. ft. Measure the perimeter length of your pool in feet and multiply by the height of your waterline tile strip (e.g., 0.5 ft for a 6-inch tall band), then add 10% to 15% extra for cuts and waste.