🏛️ THE DESIGN IDENTITY
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The Archetype: The Modern Slate-Metallic Oceanic Field for sophisticated, industrial-chic swimming pool waterlines, spa surrounds, and contemporary aquatic feature walls.
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The Contrast: Balancing cool metallic slate with ocean depth, Fujiwa’s Lyra Steel Blue features a moody slate-blue foundation layered with icy graphite veining, soft iron-blue undertones, subtle bronze glaze pooling, and a sparkling crystal finish that catches sunlight like polished stone.
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Design Aesthetics: The premier surface choice for Modern Industrial Pools, Minimalist Luxury Sanctuaries, Dark Plunge Sanctuaries, and Contemporary Coastal Hardscapes.
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The Mineral Field: Showcases a sophisticated slate palette—blending steel blue, dark graphite, subtle iron-bronze mineral pooling, and translucent glaze crystallization.
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The Visual Flow: The classical 6" x 6" square format creates an expansive waterline band that captures direct sunlight, casting sleek metallic-blue reflections across the water's surface.
🏷️ PRODUCT TITLE
Fujiwa Lyra Series: 6" x 6" Steel Blue Glazed Porcelain Pool Field Tile (SKU: LYRA-684)
📝 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Bring sophisticated slate-blue aesthetics and heavy-duty performance to your swimming pool, spa, or outdoor feature wall with the Fujiwa Lyra Series Steel Blue 6" x 6" Porcelain Tile (SKU: LYRA-684). Sourced from Fujiwa's industry-leading pool tile collection, the Lyra line features a multi-tonal reactive crystal glaze engineered specifically for severe outdoor and submerged water 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 backdrops. High-fired at extreme temperatures to achieve near-zero water absorption (less than 0.5%), Steel 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 Steel Blue palette features dynamic glaze pooling with high shade variation (V3) for a completely 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-684 (Steel 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 steel blue, slate, graphite & bronze 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 "Charcoal" or "Dark Pewter" for a seamless dark 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 graphite and lighter steel/bronze-pooled 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 Steel 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 steel blue, slate, and graphite 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.
