{"product_id":"fujiwa-pavo-series-1-x-1-brown-porcelain-mosaic-pool-tile","title":"Fujiwa Pavo Series: 1\" x 1\" Brown Porcelain Mosaic Pool Tile","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color md-content stronger tutor-markdown-rendering\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_e973d27ec1819d93\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🏛️ \u003cb\u003eTHE DESIGN IDENTITY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Archetype:\u003c\/b\u003e The \u003ci\u003eRich Earth-Toned Mosaic Field\u003c\/i\u003e for luxury pool waterlines, spa steps, beach entryways, and warm architectural hardscape accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Contrast:\u003c\/b\u003e Expanding on lighter sand tones, \u003cb\u003ePAD-172 Brown\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesign Aesthetics:\u003c\/b\u003e The premier mosaic choice for \u003cb\u003eTuscan \u0026amp; Mediterranean Hardscapes\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eRustic-Luxe Pool Decks\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eNatural Stone Coping Surrounds\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eWarm Organic Spa Sanctuaries\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Mineral Field:\u003c\/b\u003e Features an impervious high-fired porcelain body—blending warm chocolate brown, deep umber, subtle fawn highlights, and a soft-textured matte glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Visual Flow:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🏷️ \u003cb\u003ePRODUCT TITLE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFujiwa Pavo Series: 1\" x 1\" Brown (PAD-172) Porcelain Mosaic Pool Tile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📝 \u003cb\u003ePRODUCT DESCRIPTION\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring deep natural warmth, rich earth tones, and tactile stone-like texture to your pool or spa environment with \u003cb\u003eFujiwa PAD-172 Brown Porcelain Mosaic Tile\u003c\/b\u003e. As part of Fujiwa's designer \u003cb\u003ePavo Series\u003c\/b\u003e, this 1\" x 1\" tile features a rich brown palette with a subtle pebble-grained surface glaze that diffuses light underwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach \u003cb\u003e12\" x 12\" mesh-backed sheet\u003c\/b\u003e is engineered with an impervious high-fired porcelain core (\u0026lt; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ \u003cb\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRich Deep Brown Palette:\u003c\/b\u003e Earthy chocolate and umber shades pair beautifully with travertine pavers, beige limestone coping, and tan pool plaster finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1\" x 1\" Small-Format Scale:\u003c\/b\u003e Ideal scale for tight curves, raised spa beams, pool steps, and waterline bands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubmerged Aquatic Performance:\u003c\/b\u003e High-fired porcelain body is frost-proof, chemical-resistant, stain-proof, and moisture-proof (\u0026lt; 0.5% absorption).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlexible Mesh-Backed Sheets:\u003c\/b\u003e Pre-assembled on ~12\" x 12\" sheets (1.0 sq. ft.\/sheet) for simple, uniform installation on curved or flat substrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLow-Maintenance Surface:\u003c\/b\u003e High-fired glaze prevents algae adhesion, scum line buildup, and scaling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📊 \u003cb\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Property\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFujiwa Tile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollection Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePavo Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eModel \/ SKU\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePAD-172 (Brown \/ Solid Brown)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-Fired Glazed Porcelain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eChip Dimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\" Width x 1\" Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSheet Coverage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.0 Sq. Ft. per Sheet (~12\" x 12\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eThickness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 1\/4\" (~6 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSurface Finish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTextured Matte Glazed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Absorption\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImpervious (\u0026lt; 0.5%)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePackaging\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 Sheets (10.0 Sq. Ft.) per box \/ ~22 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eApplications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePool Waterlines, Spas, Steps, Waterfalls, Kitchen Backsplashes, Shower Floors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🛠️ \u003cb\u003eINSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cb\u003eCRITICAL WARNING: SUBMERGED WATERPROOFING \u0026amp; MORTAR SELECTION\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePool-Grade Polymer-Modified Thinset:\u003c\/b\u003e 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e100% Mortar Contact:\u003c\/b\u003e Back-butter mesh sheets as needed to ensure full thinset contact behind all 1x1 chips, eliminating hollow air pockets beneath water pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProfessional Installation Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended Grout:\u003c\/b\u003e Pair with a waterproof pool grout (such as LATICRETE® Spectralock® PRO Premium Epoxy Grout) in \u003ci\u003e\"Moka\"\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci\u003e\"Dark Charcoal\"\u003c\/i\u003e for a seamless, continuous brown field, or \u003ci\u003e\"Alabaster\"\u003c\/i\u003e for high-contrast joint definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrout Joint Width:\u003c\/b\u003e Pre-spaced on the flexible mesh backing for uniform joint alignment throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCure Time:\u003c\/b\u003e Allow a full cure time of \u003cb\u003e14 to 21 days\u003c\/b\u003e before filling pools or spas with water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💡 \u003cb\u003ePRO CARE \u0026amp; MAINTENANCE TIPS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Routine Waterline Cleaning:\u003c\/b\u003e Clean regularly using a soft sponge or soft brush and a pH-neutral pool tile cleaner to remove mineral deposits and body oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Maintain Water Chemistry:\u003c\/b\u003e Keep pool pH (7.2–7.6) and calcium hardness balanced to prevent scale buildup along grout lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Zero Sealing Required:\u003c\/b\u003e Non-porous glazed porcelain requires no topical sealers, waxes, or protective coatings over its lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💬 \u003cb\u003eFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Is Fujiwa PAD-172 Brown safe for freeze-thaw winter climates?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: How does PAD-172 Brown compare to PAD-171 Brown Blend?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: How many sheets should I order for a pool waterline?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e Calculate your pool perimeter in linear feet. Since each sheet covers 1.0 sq. ft. 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