🏛️ THE DESIGN IDENTITY
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The Archetype: The Oceanic Horizon Subway Field for bright, invigorating swimming pool waterlines, spa surrounds, and modern outdoor feature walls.
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The Contrast: Unlike dark midnight blues or flat white subway ceramics, Fujiwa’s Metro Marina features a refreshing sea-blue glaze that balances bright cerulean, crisp sky-blue highlights, and soft marine undertones for maximum water clarity.
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Design Aesthetics: The premier surface choice for Coastal Resort Pools, Tropical Oasis Hardscapes, Modern Mediterranean Landscapes, and Crisp Aquatic Backdrops.
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The Mineral Field: Showcases a vibrant marine palette—blending cerulean blue, soft ocean turquoise, subtle periwinkle pooling, and a glossy light-reflecting glaze surface.
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The Visual Flow: The classical 3" x 6" subway format allows versatile layout designs—including traditional running bond (brick offset), modern vertical straight stack, or 45-degree herringbone patterns along pool waterlines and fountain backdrops.
🏷️ PRODUCT TITLE
Fujiwa Metro Series: 3" x 6" Marina Glossy Porcelain Field Tile
📝 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Bring crisp aquatic clarity and architectural structure to your pool, spa, or wet feature wall with the Fujiwa Metro Marina 3" x 6" Porcelain Tile (SKU: METRO-363). Part of Fujiwa's celebrated Metro collection, this pool-grade subway tile adapts urban architectural brick formats for high-performance outdoor and aquatic environments.
Measuring 3 inches by 6 inches, this vitreous porcelain field tile is specifically engineered for severe wet conditions, including fully submerged pool interiors, waterline bands, raised spillways, outdoor showers, and bathroom accent walls. High-fired at extreme temperatures to achieve near-zero water absorption (less than 0.5%), Metro Marina is completely frost-proof, pool-chemical resistant, and thermal shock stable. Its bright marine-blue glossy glaze catches natural sunlight and diffuses underwater lighting to create an inviting, crystal-clear pool reflection.
✨ 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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Vibrant Marina Blue Glaze: Refreshing cerulean-to-ocean blue glaze palette adds bright, inviting color to pool waterlines and water features.
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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 |
| Model / SKU |
METRO-363 (Marina) |
| 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 |
Moderate Variation (V2) — Subtle glaze tone movement across pieces |
| 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"or "Cool Gray" to sharply define individual subway grid lines, or "Cobalt Blue" for a more blended look.
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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 marine 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 Marina 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 Marina features Moderate Shade Variation (V2). While each piece is a vibrant ocean blue, there are subtle shifts in tone and depth across pieces that give the installed waterline natural visual depth.
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.
