🏛️ THE DESIGN IDENTITY

• The Archetype: The Vintage Warm Monochrome Field for luxury pool waterlines, spa spillways, warm accent walls, and rich linear backsplashes.

• The Contrast: Moving away from standard aquatic blues and cool grays, Sepia (LOMBO-883) introduces a warm, vintage-inspired earth tone. It pairs slender, beveled pencil-strip chips with a rich gradient of warm taupe, deep espresso, ochre, and creamy latte tones that create a deep, shimmering contrast under sunlight and moving water.

• Design Aesthetics: The premier surface choice for Rich Earth-Toned Pools, Organic Modern Spa Sanctuaries, Warm Tuscan & Mediterranean Hardscapes, and Textured Feature Backsplashes.

• The Mineral Field: Features a high-fired Japanese porcelain body—blending warm mocha brown, deep espresso, cream highlights, rich sepia-umber undertones, and a light-reflecting glossy finish.

• The Visual Flow: The slender 1/2" x 3-1/4" pencil-strip chips are mesh-mounted onto flexible sheets. This linear format creates elegant horizontal or vertical rhythm, making it seamless to wrap around curved spa walls or frame crisp pool waterlines.

🏷️ PRODUCT TITLE

Fujiwa Lombo Series: 1/2" x 3-1/4" Sepia (LOMBO-883) Porcelain Pencil Mosaic Tile

📝 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Bring rich visual depth, warm vintage tones, and subtle tactile texture to your pool or interior space with Fujiwa LOMBO-883 Sepia Porcelain Pencil Tile. As part of Fujiwa's designer Lombo Collection, this tile features elongated pencil-strip chips with gently beveled edges and a multi-tonal glaze that catches and 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 simple, precise installation along flat or curved substrates. High-fired to achieve near-zero water absorption (0.03%–0.05%), LOMBO-883 Sepia is completely frost-proof, pool-chemical resistant, stain-proof, and weather-durable. Ideal for swimming pool waterlines, full spa linings, 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 Durability: High-fired porcelain body is completely frost-proof, pool-chemical resistant, stain-proof, and moisture-resistant (< 0.05% water absorption).

• Rich Multi-Tonal Sepia Palette: Warm mocha, espresso, and latte tones pair beautifully with natural stone coping, travertine decking, and warm 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 Maintenance Surface: Smooth, high-shine glaze resists pool algae, scum buildup, and hard water scaling.

📊 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: Pair with a waterproof pool grout (such as LATICRETE® Spectralock® PRO Premium Epoxy Grout) in "Alabaster" or "Warm Gray" to complement the mocha tones, or "Dark Charcoal"for dramatic, 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 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 luster.

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-883 Sepia 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 LOMBO-883 Sepia compare to LOMBO-881 Rare Earth or LOMBO-882 Kashmir?

A: Sepia features a higher-contrast blend of deep espresso brown and light cream tones with a glossy finish, whereas Rare Earth leans into terracotta/ochre tones and Kashmir offers a lighter, softer matte-satin taupe/sand palette.

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.