🏛️ THE DESIGN IDENTITY

• The Archetype: The Crystalline White-Cap Keystone for seamless 3-way aquatic blue and froth-white corner transitions.

• The Contrast: Unlike sharp 45-degree miter cuts, exposed ceramic backing, or cold industrial metal corner caps, the Nami Wave Crest Beak (outside corner) delivers a smooth, rounded 3-way corner resolution with handcrafted reactive glaze continuity.

• Design Aesthetics: The premier corner detail for Coastal Resort Pools, Japandi Sanctuary Spas, Modern Mediterranean Landscapes, and Artisan Aquatic wet environments.

• The Mineral Field: Matches the Fujiwa Nami Wave Crest collection precisely—blending crisp white-cap froth, bright cerulean blue, deep sapphire pooling, and translucent glass-like glaze depth.

• The Visual Flow: The compact 1" x 1" curved corner beak bridges two intersecting bead trim runs at 90-degree outside corners, creating a continuous, rounded porcelain edge.

🏷️ PRODUCT TITLE

Fujiwa Nami Series: 1" x 1" Wave Crest Glossy Porcelain Beak Outside Corner Tile

📝 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Achieve a flawless, professional finish on 3-way outside corners with the Fujiwa Nami Wave Crest 1" x 1" Glossy Porcelain Beak Corner Tile. Specially engineered to pair directly with Fujiwa Nami 1x6 bead trim moldings, this specialized "beak" (or corner cap) piece resolves complex outside corner intersections where two linear bead trims meet at a 90-degree angle.

Coated in the signature Nami Wave Crest reactive glaze, each 1x1 piece displays radiant oceanic clarity, blending icy aqua-blue, froth-white highlights, and deep sapphire undertones. Its soft, rounded profile caps off sharp edges on pool waterline steps, spa benches, shower niches, half-wall wainscoting, and window sills. Fully impervious to moisture, pool chemicals, and freeze-thaw cycles, this porcelain beak is an indispensable finishing piece for luxury pool waterlines, walk-in showers, and artisan aquatic installations.

✨ KEY FEATURES

• Pre-Formed 3-Way Outside Corner: Eliminates complex 3-way miter cuts and sharp tile edges at intersecting border corners.

• Artisan Wave-Inspired Glaze: Matches the Fujiwa Nami Wave Crest collection with brilliant white-to-sapphire color movement and light-reflecting glaze depth.

• Seamless Trim Integration: Precision-molded to cap the ends of two 1" x 6" Nami bead trim moldings effortlessly.

• Impervious Porcelain Body: Absorbs less than 0.5% water, making it completely waterproof and frost-proof for pool waterlines and shower interiors.

• High-Gloss Finish: Reflects natural sunlight and underwater illumination while offering an easy-to-clean surface that resists water spots and pool chemical scale.

📊 SPECIFICATIONS

🛠️ INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

⚠️ CRITICAL WARNING: CORNER PLACEMENT & MORTAR SELECTION

• Corner-First Setting: When tiling outside corners, set the 1x1 beak corner piece first to establish the apex, then align your horizontal and vertical 1x6 bead trim runs directly flush to the beak.

• Pool & Wet Area Thinset: For submerged pool waterlines and wet shower surrounds, use a LATICRETE® or MAPEI® Premium Polymer-Modified or Epoxy Mortar specifically rated for submerged aquatic environments.

Manufacturer Recommendations

• Recommended Grout: Pair with an epoxy or high-performance cementitious pool grout in "Bright White,""Cool Gray," or "Cobalt Blue" to match adjacent bead trim grout joints.

• Grout Joint Width: Keep grout joints consistent with the 1/16" to 1/8" spacing used across the primary tile field.

• Dry-Fit Check: Dry-fit the beak corner piece together with adjacent 1x6 bead trims prior to applying mortar to guarantee a smooth, flush transition along all three planes.

💡 PRO INSTALLATION TIPS

1. Color-Matching Beaks: Because reactive glazes carry natural tone variations, select beak corner pieces that match the exact color density (lighter white-capped vs. deeper sapphire-pooled highlights) of the intersecting 1x6 bead trims.

2. 100% Back-Butter Contact: Apply thinset directly to the back of each 1x1 beak piece (back-buttering) to eliminate air pockets behind vulnerable outside corner edges.

3. Tape Support: Secure the beak corner and adjacent bead trims with low-tack painter's tape while setting to keep the corner junction perfectly tight while the mortar cures.

💬 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: What is a tile "beak" and where is it used?

A: A tile beak is a small, curved corner piece used to terminate two intersecting quarter-round or bead trims at an outside 90-degree 3-way corner (such as the outer corner of a shower niche, window ledge, or pool step edge).

Q: Can this Fujiwa Nami Wave Crest beak be used along swimming pool waterlines?

A: Yes, absolutely. Made of dense, high-fired porcelain, it is completely frost-proof and fully resistant to pool chemicals, chlorine, acid-washing, and saltwater systems.

Q: How many beak corner tiles do I need to order?

A: Count the total number of outside 90-degree 3-way corner points in your project (for example, a standard recessed shower niche or pool step edge typically requires 4 corner beaks). Order 1 or 2 extra pieces for job-site flexibility.