{"product_id":"fujiwa-licata-series-1-1-8-x-2-1-4-blue-blend-licata-71-glossy-porcelain-mosaic-pool-tile","title":"Fujiwa Licata Series: 1-1\/8\" x 2-1\/4\" Blue Blend (LICATA-71) Glossy Porcelain Mosaic Pool Tile","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color md-content stronger tutor-markdown-rendering\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_7e557a79e3605099\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🏛️ \u003cb\u003eTHE DESIGN IDENTITY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Archetype:\u003c\/b\u003e The \u003ci\u003eLuminous Coastal Mosaic Field\u003c\/i\u003e for resort-style swimming pool waterlines, spa spillways, outdoor water features, and wet-zone feature accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Contrast:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesign Aesthetics:\u003c\/b\u003e The premier surface choice for \u003cb\u003eLuminous Resort Pools\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eModern Coastal Spas\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMediterranean Water Features\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eArchitectural Backsplashes\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Mineral Field:\u003c\/b\u003e Features a high-fired Japanese porcelain body—blending cobalt blue, deep royal navy, sky blue accents, and a glossy, light-dispersing glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Visual Flow:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🏷️ \u003cb\u003ePRODUCT TITLE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFujiwa Licata Series: 1-1\/8\" x 2-1\/4\" Blue Blend (LICATA-71) Glossy Porcelain Mosaic Pool Tile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📝 \u003cb\u003ePRODUCT DESCRIPTION\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring dynamic oceanic color and sleek architectural movement to your aquatic oasis with \u003cb\u003eFujiwa Licata-71 Blue Blend Porcelain Mosaic Tile\u003c\/b\u003e. As part of Fujiwa's designer \u003cb\u003eLicata Collection\u003c\/b\u003e, this tile features a harmoniously blended palette of rich blue tones arranged in a classic mini-brick mosaic layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach \u003cb\u003e1-1\/8\" x 2-1\/4\" rectangular porcelain chip\u003c\/b\u003e 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 (\u0026lt; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ \u003cb\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElongated Mini-Brick Scale:\u003c\/b\u003e 1-1\/8\" x 2-1\/4\" chip format offers a modern alternative to traditional square pool mosaics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubmerged Aquatic Durability:\u003c\/b\u003e High-fired porcelain body is frost-proof, chemical-resistant, stain-resistant, and impervious to moisture (\u0026lt; 0.5% water absorption).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMulti-Tonal Blue Blend:\u003c\/b\u003e Rich gradient of blue shades creates depth and catches ambient light reflections underwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlexible Mesh Sheet Backing:\u003c\/b\u003e Pre-assembled on 1 Sq. Ft. mesh-backed sheets for smooth, precise installation along spa steps and radius walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEasy Maintenance Surface:\u003c\/b\u003e Smooth, high-shine glaze resists pool algae, scum buildup, and hard water scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📊 \u003cb\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Property\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFujiwa Tile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollection Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLicata Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eModel \/ SKU\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLICATA-71 (Blue Blend)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-Fired Glazed Porcelain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eChip Size\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1-1\/8\" Width x 2-1\/4\" Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSheet Size\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 12\" x 12\" (1.0 Sq. Ft. per sheet)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eThickness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 1\/4\" (~6.1 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSurface Finish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlossy Glazed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePackaging\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 Sheets (20 Sq. Ft.) per box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eApplications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePool Waterlines, Spas, Water Features, Shower Walls, Backsplashes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🛠️ \u003cb\u003eINSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cb\u003eCRITICAL WARNING: SUBMERGED WATERPROOFING \u0026amp; MORTAR SELECTION\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePool-Grade Polymer-Modified Thinset:\u003c\/b\u003e 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMesh Backing Check:\u003c\/b\u003e Ensure thinset achieves a minimum of 95% contact coverage behind mosaic sheets to prevent hollow spots and tile popping under water pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProfessional Installation Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended Grout:\u003c\/b\u003e Use a waterproof pool grout (such as LATICRETE® Spectralock® PRO Premium Epoxy Grout) in \u003ci\u003e\"Bright White\"\u003c\/i\u003e to make individual chips pop, or \u003ci\u003e\"Cobalt Blue\"\u003c\/i\u003e \/ \u003ci\u003e\"Mid Gray\"\u003c\/i\u003e for a continuous water field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrout Joint Width:\u003c\/b\u003e Pre-spaced on mesh backing to maintain uniform ~1\/8\" grout lines throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCure Time:\u003c\/b\u003e Allow a full cure time of \u003cb\u003e14 to 21 days\u003c\/b\u003e before filling the pool or spa with water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💡 \u003cb\u003ePRO CARE \u0026amp; MAINTENANCE TIPS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Regular Waterline Wipedown:\u003c\/b\u003e Clean regularly using a soft sponge and a pH-neutral pool tile cleaner to prevent mineral deposits and oils from adhering to the glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Maintain Balanced Water Chemistry:\u003c\/b\u003e Keep pool pH (7.2–7.6) and calcium levels balanced to protect grout joints and preserve tile brilliance over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Zero Sealing Needed:\u003c\/b\u003e Non-porous glazed porcelain requires no topical sealers or waxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💬 \u003cb\u003eFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Is Fujiwa Licata-71 Blue Blend safe for full pool interiors and freeze-thaw climates?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Can this tile be used as a kitchen backsplash or bathroom wall tile?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e Absolutely. While engineered for pool environments, Licata-71 is widely used on kitchen backsplashes, vanity walls, and shower surrounds to add rich textural color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: How many sheets do I need to order for my pool waterline?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003cb\u003e10% to 15% extra\u003c\/b\u003e for cuts and waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fujiwa Tile","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50983635615991,"sku":"LICATA-71","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/5719\/6226\/files\/IMG_3730_56e330ed-e1ef-4a8c-8089-39976c291d62.jpg?v=1785341791","url":"https:\/\/heytiles.com\/products\/fujiwa-licata-series-1-1-8-x-2-1-4-blue-blend-licata-71-glossy-porcelain-mosaic-pool-tile","provider":"Hey Tiles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}