🏛️ THE DESIGN IDENTITY
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The Archetype: The Modern Industrial Soft-Touch Field for luxury pool waterlines, spa surrounds, sleek urban bathroom walls, and contemporary linear backsplashes.
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The Contrast: Rejecting traditional glossy pool blue tiles, the Grey Matte (LOMBO-874) introduces a serene, non-glare, concrete-inspired aesthetic. It pairs slender beveled pencil-strip chips with a velvety dove-gray hue that diffuses sunlight, creating a calm, atmospheric water reflection without harsh reflections.
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Design Aesthetics: The premier surface choice for Urban Industrial Pools, Modern Minimalist Spas, Japandi Wet Sanctuaries, and Architectural Feature Walls.
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The Mineral Field: Features a high-fired porcelain body—blending cool dove gray, mid-tone ash, soft slate undertones, and a tactile matte surface glaze.
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The Visual Flow: The slender 1/2" x 3-1/4" pencil-strip chips are pre-mounted on flexible mesh sheets. This linear format creates subtle horizontal or vertical rhythm, making it effortless to wrap around curved spa radius walls or frame crisp pool waterlines.
🏷️ PRODUCT TITLE
Fujiwa Lombo Series: 1/2" x 3-1/4" Grey Matte (LOMBO-874) Porcelain Pencil Mosaic Tile
📝 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Bring architectural sophistication, subtle tactile texture, and cool neutral color to your pool or interior space with Fujiwa LOMBO-874 Grey Matte Porcelain Pencil Tile. As part of Fujiwa's designer Lombo Collection, this tile features elongated pencil-strip chips with gently beveled edges and a velvety matte finish that softly absorbs and diffuses light under water and ambient lighting.
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 substrates. High-fired to achieve near-zero water absorption (0.03%–0.05%), LOMBO-874 Grey Matte is completely frost-proof, pool-chemical resistant, stain-proof, and heat-durable. Ideal for swimming pool waterlines, full spa linings, outdoor waterfalls, kitchen backsplashes, and shower feature walls, it delivers a clean, modern aesthetic to any setting.
✨ KEY FEATURES
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Velvety Non-Glare Matte Finish: Modern matte glaze eliminates harsh solar reflections, offering a grounded, contemporary look under water.
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Slender Pencil-Strip Scale: 1/2" x 3-1/4" beveled chips provide a refined linear layout with subtle 3D edge depth.
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Submerged Aquatic Performance: High-fired porcelain body is completely frost-proof, chemical-resistant, stain-proof, and moisture-resistant (< 0.05% water absorption).
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Cool Industrial Grey Palette: Soft ash and slate tones pair seamlessly with modern gray paver decks, dark pool plaster, poured concrete, and black metal fixtures.
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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.
📊 SPECIFICATIONS
| Technical Property |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Fujiwa Tile |
| Collection Name |
Lombo Series |
| Model / SKU |
LOMBO-874 (Grey Matte) |
| Material Type |
High-Fired Glazed Porcelain |
| Chip Dimensions |
1/2" Width x 3-1/4" Length |
| Sheet Coverage |
1.18 Sq. Ft. per Sheet (~12" x 12") |
| Thickness |
Approx. 0.30" (~7.7 mm) |
| Surface Finish |
Smooth Matte / Beveled Edges |
| Water Absorption |
Ultra-Low (0.03% – 0.05%) |
| Packaging |
20 Sheets (23.6 Sq. Ft.) per box |
| Applications |
Pool Waterlines, Spas, Waterfalls, Kitchen Backsplashes, Shower Walls |
🛠️ INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
⚠️ CRITICAL WARNING: SUBMERGED WATERPROOFING & MORTAR SELECTION
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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).
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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
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Recommended Grout: Pair with a waterproof pool grout (such as LATICRETE® Spectralock® PRO Premium Epoxy Grout) in "Mid Gray" for a continuous, seamless look, or "Bright White" to highlight the individual pencil grid structure.
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Grout Joint Width: Pre-spaced on the flexible mesh backing for uniform joint alignment throughout.
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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 body oils and mineral deposits.
2. Maintain Pool Water Chemistry: Keep pool pH (7.2–7.6) and calcium levels balanced to protect grout lines and preserve tile texture.
3. Zero Sealing Required: The porcelain body is completely non-porous and requires no topical sealers or waxes.
💬 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Is Fujiwa LOMBO-874 Grey Matte tile safe for freeze-thaw climates?
A: Yes! Fujiwa porcelain tiles are high-fired with near-zero water absorption (under 0.05%), making them completely frost-proof and suitable for submerged outdoor applications in cold climate zones.
Q: How does Grey Matte compare to LOMBO-871 Aqua Matte?
A: Both feature the same slender beveled pencil format and non-glare matte finish. However, LOMBO-874 offers a cool, neutral dove-gray tone, whereas LOMBO-871 features a soft seafoam/teal colorway.
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 band) by the perimeter, divide by 1.18, and add 10% to 15% extra for waste and edge trimming.
