🏛️ THE DESIGN IDENTITY
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The Archetype: The Rich Earth-Toned Mosaic Field for luxury pool waterlines, spa steps, beach entryways, and warm architectural hardscape accents.
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The Contrast: Expanding on lighter sand tones, PAD-172 Brown brings a deeper, richer chocolate and espresso tone with a stone-inspired pebble texture. It grounds pool perimeters with an organic earthiness that softens the transition between water, plaster, and decking.
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Design Aesthetics: The premier mosaic choice for Tuscan & Mediterranean Hardscapes, Rustic-Luxe Pool Decks, Natural Stone Coping Surrounds, and Warm Organic Spa Sanctuaries.
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The Mineral Field: Features an impervious high-fired porcelain body—blending warm chocolate brown, deep umber, subtle fawn highlights, and a soft-textured matte glaze.
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The Visual Flow: The classic 1" x 1" small-format mosaic grid is pre-mounted on flexible mesh sheets, allowing for smooth installation along tight spa radius curves, pool steps, or waterline bands.
🏷️ PRODUCT TITLE
Fujiwa Pavo Series: 1" x 1" Brown (PAD-172) Porcelain Mosaic Pool Tile
📝 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Bring deep natural warmth, rich earth tones, and tactile stone-like texture to your pool or spa environment with Fujiwa PAD-172 Brown Porcelain Mosaic Tile. As part of Fujiwa's designer Pavo Series, this 1" x 1" tile features a rich brown palette with a subtle pebble-grained surface glaze that diffuses light underwater.
Each 12" x 12" mesh-backed sheet is engineered with an impervious high-fired porcelain core (< 0.5% water absorption), making it completely frost-proof, pool-chemical resistant, stain-proof, and weather-durable. Ideal for swimming pool waterlines, full spa interiors, beach entries, shower floors, and water features, it offers superior slip resistance and timeless, stone-inspired beauty.
✨ KEY FEATURES
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Rich Deep Brown Palette: Earthy chocolate and umber shades pair beautifully with travertine pavers, beige limestone coping, and tan pool plaster finishes.
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1" x 1" Small-Format Scale: Ideal scale for tight curves, raised spa beams, pool steps, and waterline bands.
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Submerged Aquatic Performance: High-fired porcelain body is frost-proof, chemical-resistant, stain-proof, and moisture-proof (< 0.5% absorption).
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Flexible Mesh-Backed Sheets: Pre-assembled on ~12" x 12" sheets (1.0 sq. ft./sheet) for simple, uniform installation on curved or flat substrates.
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Low-Maintenance Surface: High-fired glaze prevents algae adhesion, scum line buildup, and scaling.
📊 SPECIFICATIONS
| Technical Property |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Fujiwa Tile |
| Collection Name |
Pavo Series |
| Model / SKU |
PAD-172 (Brown / Solid Brown) |
| Material Type |
High-Fired Glazed Porcelain |
| Chip Dimensions |
1" Width x 1" Length |
| Sheet Coverage |
1.0 Sq. Ft. per Sheet (~12" x 12") |
| Thickness |
Approx. 1/4" (~6 mm) |
| Surface Finish |
Textured Matte Glazed |
| Water Absorption |
Impervious (< 0.5%) |
| Packaging |
10 Sheets (10.0 Sq. Ft.) per box / ~22 lbs |
| Applications |
Pool Waterlines, Spas, Steps, Waterfalls, Kitchen Backsplashes, Shower Floors |
🛠️ INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
⚠️ CRITICAL WARNING: SUBMERGED WATERPROOFING & MORTAR SELECTION
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Pool-Grade Polymer-Modified Thinset: Always set porcelain mosaic pool tiles using an ANSI A118.15-compliant polymer-modified thinset mortar specified for submerged applications (such as LATICRETE® 254 Platinum or MAPEI® Kerabond T / Keralastic System).
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100% Mortar Contact: Back-butter mesh sheets as needed to ensure full thinset contact behind all 1x1 chips, eliminating hollow air pockets beneath water pressure.
Professional Installation Recommendations
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Recommended Grout: Pair with a waterproof pool grout (such as LATICRETE® Spectralock® PRO Premium Epoxy Grout) in "Moka" or "Dark Charcoal" for a seamless, continuous brown field, or "Alabaster" for high-contrast joint definition.
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Grout Joint Width: Pre-spaced on the flexible mesh backing for uniform joint alignment throughout.
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Cure Time: Allow a full cure time of 14 to 21 days before filling pools or spas with water.
💡 PRO CARE & MAINTENANCE TIPS
1. Routine Waterline Cleaning: Clean regularly using a soft sponge or soft brush and a pH-neutral pool tile cleaner to remove mineral deposits and body oils.
2. Maintain Water Chemistry: Keep pool pH (7.2–7.6) and calcium hardness balanced to prevent scale buildup along grout lines.
3. Zero Sealing Required: Non-porous glazed porcelain requires no topical sealers, waxes, or protective coatings over its lifetime.
💬 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Is Fujiwa PAD-172 Brown safe for freeze-thaw winter climates?
A: Yes! Fujiwa porcelain tiles are high-fired with less than 0.5% water absorption, making them completely frost-proof and suitable for submerged outdoor applications in freeze-thaw climates.
Q: How does PAD-172 Brown compare to PAD-171 Brown Blend?
A: PAD-171 offers a multi-tonal mix featuring lighter fawn, golden tan, and chestnut shades, whereas PAD-172 Brown delivers a richer, more uniform dark brown/umber color palette.
Q: How many sheets should I order for a pool waterline?
A: Calculate your pool perimeter in linear feet. Since each sheet covers 1.0 sq. ft. (12" x 12"), multiply your waterline height fraction (e.g., 0.5 ft for a 6-inch row) by the perimeter, divide by 1.0 sq. ft. per sheet, and add 10% to 15% extra for waste and edge trimming.
