🏛️ THE DESIGN IDENTITY
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The Archetype: The Tropical Lagoon Crystal Field for vibrant, resort-style swimming pool waterlines, spa surrounds, and luxury aquatic feature walls.
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The Contrast: Unlike flat, monochrome blue pool ceramics, Fujiwa’s Lyra Hawaiian Blue features a rich crystal-glazed surface with organic mineral speckling—blending bright pacific cerulean, deep royal cobalt, and light-reflecting crystal veining to mimic sunlight playing on clear tropical ocean waters.
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Design Aesthetics: The premier surface choice for Tropical Oasis Pools, Mediterranean Resort Sanctuaries, Modern Island Hardscapes, and Vibrant Aquatic Features.
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The Mineral Field: Showcases an inviting tropical palette—blending cerulean blue, cobalt indigo, translucent glaze speckling, and crystal-like light dispersion.
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The Visual Flow: The classical 6" x 6" square format creates an expansive waterline band that captures direct sunlight, shimmering under rippling water to amplify depth and water clarity.
🏷️ PRODUCT TITLE
Fujiwa Lyra Series: 6" x 6" Hawaiian Blue Glazed Porcelain Pool Field Tile (LYRA-681)
📝 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Infuse your swimming pool waterline, spa surround, or wet feature wall with the tropical radiance of the Fujiwa Lyra Series Hawaiian Blue 6" x 6" Porcelain Tile (LYRA-681). Sourced from Fujiwa's industry-leading pool tile line, the Lyra collection features a multi-tonal reactive crystal glaze engineered specifically for severe-duty aquatic and outdoor environments.
Measuring 6 inches by 6 inches, this vitreous porcelain field tile is designed for demanding wet applications, including fully submerged pool interiors, waterline bands, raised spa spillways, outdoor showers, and fountain walls. High-fired at extreme temperatures to achieve near-zero water absorption (less than 0.5%), Hawaiian Blue is completely frost-proof, chemical resistant, thermal shock stable, and immune to pool scale buildup.
✨ KEY FEATURES
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Artisan Crystal Reactive Glaze: Multi-tonal Hawaiian Blue palette features dynamic glaze pooling with high shade variation (V3) for a unique pattern on every tile.
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Classical 6" x 6" Square Format: Ideal scale for swimming pool waterline runs, spa step edges, and expansive feature wall fields.
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Impervious Porcelain Body: Absorbs less than 0.5% water, rendering it 100% frost-proof, pool-chemical resistant, and submerged-water safe.
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Light-Reflecting Gloss Finish: Amplifies natural sunlight and underwater pool lighting to create a sparkling, multidimensional water effect.
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Versatile Aquatic Application: Engineered for submerged pool waterlines, raised spillway walls, outdoor showers, and fountain backdrops.
📊 SPECIFICATIONS
| Technical Property |
Details |
| Brand / Collection |
Fujiwa Tiles — Lyra Series |
| Model / SKU |
LYRA-681 (Hawaiian Blue) |
| Material Type |
High-Fired Impervious Porcelain |
| Piece Dimensions |
6" Width x 6" Length |
| Thickness |
Approx. 5/16" (8 mm) |
| Surface Finish |
Glazed / High Gloss |
| Shade Variation |
High Variation (V3) — Multi-tone cerulean, cobalt & crystal glaze movement |
| Water Absorption |
Impervious (< 0.5%) |
| Applications |
Pool Waterlines, Spas, Fountains, Submerged Steps, Wet Walls |
🛠️ INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
⚠️ CRITICAL WARNING: SUBMERGED APPLICATION & MORTAR SELECTION
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Pool-Grade Thinset: For submerged pool waterlines, spas, and water features, always use a LATICRETE® or MAPEI® Polymer-Modified or Epoxy Mortar specifically approved for submerged aquatic tile setting.
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Waterproof Substrate Preparation: Ensure concrete pool beams, spa shells, or shower backer boards are fully cured and coated with an approved pool-grade waterproofing membrane prior to tiling.
Manufacturer Recommendations
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Recommended Grout: Pair with an epoxy or high-performance cementitious pool grout in "Cobalt Blue"for a rich continuous field, or "Cool Gray" / "Bright White" to sharply accent individual tile borders.
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Grout Joint Width: A minimum 1/8" grout joint is recommended to accommodate minor tile manufacturing tolerances and thermal expansion in outdoor pool settings.
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Dry-Fit Blend: Dry-fit tiles from multiple boxes before setting to evenly distribute the darker cobalt and lighter cerulean/crystal-speckled pieces across the waterline.
💡 PRO INSTALLATION TIPS
1. Blend Across Boxes: Open 3 to 4 boxes at once and mix pieces during installation to ensure an even distribution of dramatic crystal glaze patterns across the entire surface area.
2. 100% Mortar Coverage: Achieve 100% thinset contact behind each 6x6 tile by back-buttering to eliminate air pockets where trapped water could freeze or cause tile disbondment.
3. Easy Chemical Maintenance: Clean regularly with non-abrasive, pool-safe tile cleaners to preserve the glossy glaze luster against pool chemical scale or hard water buildup.
💬 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Is Fujiwa Lyra Hawaiian Blue safe for saltwater pool systems and chlorine?
A: Yes, absolutely. Made of dense, high-fired porcelain with water absorption under 0.5%, it is completely frost-proof and fully resistant to pool chemicals, chlorine, acid-washing, and saltwater systems.
Q: Does each 6x6 tile look identical?
A: No. The tile features a reactive crystal glaze with high shade variation (V3). The cerulean, cobalt, and crystal-veined highlights pool differently on every piece, giving your pool waterline an artisan, custom look.
Q: Can this tile be used for full pool interiors or raised walls?
A: Yes, it can be installed along the waterline, across full pool interiors, on raised spillway walls, outdoor showers, and fountain backdrops.
