🏛️ THE DESIGN IDENTITY

• The Archetype: The Luminous Metallic Earth-Tone Field for luxury pool waterlines, spa spillways, modern linear backsplashes, and textured wet-zone accent walls.

• The Contrast: Shifting away from standard flat tiles, the Lombo Series combines a slender pencil-strip format with gently beveled edges and a glossy, metallic-effect finish. The Autumn (LOMBO-836) colorway delivers a multi-tonal palette inspired by changing fall foliage—blending rich copper, warm rust, golden bronze, and deep mahogany highlights that catch sunlight and catch light moving through water.

• Design Aesthetics: The premier surface choice for Earthy Luxury Resort Pools, Warm Organic Modern Spas, Linear Architectural Backsplashes, and Rich Feature Walls.

• The Mineral Field: Features a high-fired porcelain body—blending warm copper-rust, toasted bronze, amber, subtle mahogany undertones, and a light-reflecting glossy metallic sheen.

• The Visual Flow: The slender 1/2" x 3-1/4" pencil-strip chips are mesh-mounted onto flexible sheets. This linear layout creates sleek horizontal or vertical movement, ideal for wrapping around curved spa radiuses or adding textural height along pool waterlines.

🏷️ PRODUCT TITLE

Fujiwa Lombo Series: 1/2" x 3-1/4" Autumn (LOMBO-836) Glossy Metallic Porcelain Pencil Mosaic Tile

📝 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Bring rich, multi-dimensional color and tactile architectural movement to your pool or interior wall space with Fujiwa LOMBO-836 Autumn Porcelain Pencil Tile. As part of Fujiwa's designer Lombo Collection, this tile features elongated pencil-strip chips with gently beveled edges and a glossy metallic finish that reflects light dynamically across surfaces.

Each 1/2" x 3-1/4" strip is pre-assembled on a flexible mesh backing (covering 1.18 sq. ft. per sheet) for efficient, precise installation along flat or curved surfaces. High-fired to achieve near-zero water absorption, LOMBO-836 Autumn is completely frost-proof, chemical-resistant, stain-proof, and weather-durable. Ideal for swimming pool waterlines, full spa surrounds, outdoor waterfalls, kitchen backsplashes, and shower feature walls, it brings sophisticated artisan warmth to any setting.

✨ KEY FEATURES

• Slender Pencil-Strip Scale: 1/2" x 3-1/4" beveled chips deliver a modern linear format with enhanced light dispersion.

• Submerged Aquatic Performance: Impervious porcelain body is completely frost-proof, pool-chemical resistant, stain-proof, and moisture-resistant.

• Multi-Tonal Autumn Palette: Warm copper, rust, bronze, and mahogany tones pair beautifully with natural stone coping, warm wood decking, and earth-toned plaster finishes.

• Flexible Mesh-Backed Sheets: Pre-assembled on ~12" x 12" sheets (1.18 sq. ft./sheet) for easy, uniform installation on curved or flat substrates.

• Easy-to-Clean Glossy Glaze: Smooth, high-shine metallic finish resists algae growth, scum lines, and hard water scale.

📊 SPECIFICATIONS

🛠️ INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

⚠️ CRITICAL WARNING: SUBMERGED WATERPROOFING & MORTAR SELECTION

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

• 100% Mortar Contact: Back-butter mesh sheets as needed to ensure full mortar coverage behind the pencil strips, eliminating hollow air pockets beneath water pressure.

Professional Installation Recommendations

• Recommended Grout: Use a high-performance waterproof pool grout (such as LATICRETE® Spectralock® PRO Premium Epoxy Grout) in "Warm Gray" or "Alabaster" to soften individual chips, or "Dark Charcoal" for high-contrast linear definition.

• Grout Joint Width: Pre-spaced on the flexible mesh backing for uniform joint alignment throughout.

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

💡 PRO CARE & MAINTENANCE TIPS

1. Routine Waterline Cleaning: Clean regularly with a soft sponge and a pH-neutral pool tile cleaner to remove oils and water marks without dulling the glossy metallic finish.

2. Maintain Pool Water Chemistry: Keep pool pH (7.2–7.6) and calcium levels balanced to protect grout lines and preserve tile luster.

3. Zero Sealing Required: The glazed porcelain body is non-porous and requires no topical sealers.

💬 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Is Fujiwa LOMBO-836 Autumn tile safe for freeze-thaw climates?

A: Yes! Fujiwa porcelain tiles are high-fired with near-zero water absorption, making them completely frost-proof and suitable for submerged outdoor applications in cold climate zones.

Q: Can this tile be used on kitchen backsplashes or bathroom walls?

A: Absolutely. While engineered for demanding aquatic environments, the Lombo Series is widely used as a decorative wall tile for kitchen backsplashes, shower accent walls, and fireplace surrounds.

Q: How many sheets should I order for a pool waterline?

A: Calculate your pool perimeter in linear feet. Since each sheet covers 1.18 sq. ft., multiply your waterline height fraction (e.g., 0.5 ft for a 6-inch row) by the perimeter, divide by 1.18, and add 10% to 15% extra for waste and edge trimming.