🏛️ THE DESIGN IDENTITY
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The Archetype: The Warm Cream & Earth-Toned Mosaic Field for luxury pool waterlines, spa steps, beach entryways, and organic architectural accents.
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The Contrast: Shifting away from cool aquatic blues and stark dark grays, PAD-174 Coconut delivers a soft, light-enhancing natural aesthetic. It combines a tactile pebble-grained surface profile with a multi-tonal mix of creamy alabaster, warm coconut-husk taupe, pale fawn, and toasted tan accents that brighten the waterline.
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Design Aesthetics: The premier mosaic choice for Warm Organic Modern Hardscapes, Japandi Wet Sanctuaries, Light Pebble & Quartz Pool Finishes, and Tropical Resort-Style Decks.
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The Mineral Field: Features an impervious high-fired porcelain body—blending warm ivory, creamy beige, toasted coconut taupe, soft greige undertones, 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 seamless installation along tight spa radius curves, pool steps, or waterline bands.
🏷️ PRODUCT TITLE
Fujiwa Pavo Series: 1" x 1" Coconut (PAD-174) Porcelain Mosaic Pool Tile
📝 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Bring bright organic warmth, light neutral tones, and tactile stone-like texture to your pool or spa environment with Fujiwa PAD-174 Coconut Porcelain Mosaic Tile. As part of Fujiwa's designer Pavo Series, this 1" x 1" tile features a multi-tonal blend of cream, toasted taupe, and soft tan shades with a subtle pebble-grained surface glaze that diffuses sunlight beautifully.
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, tropical-inspired beauty.
✨ KEY FEATURES
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Light Organic Neutral Palette: Multi-tonal mix of cream, fawn, and coconut taupe pairs effortlessly with travertine pavers, limestone coping, and white or light blue pool plaster.
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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-174 (Coconut / Cream Blend) |
| 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 "Bright White" or "Alabaster" to emphasize the bright cream tones, or "Warm Gray" for soft 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-174 Coconut 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-174 Coconut compare to PAD-171 Brown Blend?
A: PAD-174 Coconut offers a significantly lighter, brighter palette dominated by cream, ivory, and pale taupe, whereas PAD-171 Brown Blend features richer golden-tan, chestnut, and umber tones.
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.
