🏛️ THE DESIGN IDENTITY
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The Archetype: The Luminous Arctic Subway Field for crisp, modern swimming pool waterlines, spa surrounds, and contemporary architectural wet walls.
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The Contrast: Unlike standard flat interior ceramics or porous subway tiles, Fujiwa’s Metro Atlas White offers heavy-duty pool-grade porcelain with a pristine white glaze engineered specifically for severe outdoor and aquatic exposure.
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Design Aesthetics: The premier surface choice for Modern Coastal Pools, Scandinavian Spa Sanctuaries, Contemporary Minimalist Landscapes, and Crisp Architectural Backdrops.
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The Mineral Field: Showcases a brilliant, clean palette—blending pure arctic white, subtle pearl sheen, and light-diffusing glaze uniformity.
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The Visual Flow: The versatile 3" x 6" subway format creates flexible pattern layouts—from classic running bond and stacked brick to modern vertical stack or herringbone patterns along pool waterlines and feature walls.
🏷️ PRODUCT TITLE
Fujiwa Metro Series: 3" x 6" Atlas White Glossy Porcelain Field Tile
📝 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Bring timeless architectural lineation and brilliant white illumination to your pool, spa, or interior feature wall with the Fujiwa Metro Atlas White 3" x 6" Porcelain Tile. Part of Fujiwa's premier Metro collection, this pool-grade subway tile reimagines classic urban subway aesthetics for heavy-duty aquatic and outdoor applications.
Measuring 3 inches by 6 inches, this vitreous porcelain tile is engineered specifically for severe wet environments, including fully submerged pool waterlines, raised spa beams, outdoor fountains, and walk-in shower walls. High-fired at extreme temperatures to achieve near-zero water absorption (less than 0.5%), Metro Atlas White is completely frost-proof, pool-chemical resistant, and thermal shock stable. Its bright glossy glaze reflects natural light to amplify water clarity and spatial openness.
✨ KEY FEATURES
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Classic 3" x 6" Format: Timeless subway ratio allows for running bond, straight stack, herringbone, or vertical offset installation patterns.
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Pool-Grade Porcelain Body: Absorbs less than 0.5% water, rendering it 100% frost-proof, pool-chemical resistant, and submerged-water safe.
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Crisp Glazed Surface: Bright white glaze diffuses light without yellowing, fading, or staining over time under direct UV exposure.
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Low-Maintenance Finish: Non-porous porcelain body resists algae growth, pool chemical scale, and hard water staining for effortless cleaning.
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Versatile Architectural Use: Ideal for swimming pool waterlines, spa spillways, bathroom backsplashes, and outdoor kitchen feature walls.
📊 SPECIFICATIONS
| Technical Property |
Details |
| Brand / Collection |
Fujiwa Tiles — Metro Series (Atlas White) |
| Material Type |
High-Fired Impervious Porcelain |
| Piece Dimensions |
3" Width x 6" Length |
| Thickness |
Approx. 5/16" (8 mm) |
| Surface Finish |
Glossy Glazed |
| Shade Variation |
Low Variation (V1) — Uniform, consistent bright white tone |
| Water Absorption |
Impervious (< 0.5%) |
| Applications |
Pool Waterlines, Spas, Fountains, Showers, Accent 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 shells, spa beams, 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 "Bright White"for a seamless monochromatic look, or "Cool Gray" / "Charcoal" to define individual subway grid lines.
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Grout Joint Width: A minimum 1/8" grout joint is recommended for outdoor and pool waterline installations to accommodate expansion and contraction.
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Dry-Fit Layout: Dry-lay tiles along the waterline to plan cuts around skimmers, return jets, and corner transitions before setting mortar.
💡 PRO INSTALLATION TIPS
1. Pattern Selection: Running bond (brick pattern) offers a classic poolside look, while a vertical straight stack adds contemporary height to raised pool spa spillways.
2. 100% Mortar Coverage: Achieve complete thinset coverage behind each 3x6 tile by back-buttering to eliminate air pockets where trapped water could freeze or degrade thinset.
3. Easy Maintenance: Keep the white glaze gleaming by wiping down waterlines periodically with non-abrasive pool-safe cleaners to remove sunblock oils and water minerals.
💬 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Is Fujiwa Metro Atlas White safe for saltwater pools 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: Is this tile uniform in color or does it have variation?
A: Metro Atlas White has a Low Shade Variation (V1), meaning each piece offers a consistent, uniform bright white tone for a sleek, modern finish.
Q: Can this 3x6 tile be used on shower floors or pool steps?
A: While it is ideal for walls, waterlines, and pool accents, glossy glazed tiles are slick when wet. It is best reserved for vertical walls, waterlines, and risers rather than horizontal walking surfaces.
