Product Overview
Fujiwa Pavo Series: Coconut 1" x 1" Porcelain Mosaic Pool Tile is a premium, heavy-duty porcelain mosaic sheet engineered for continuous underwater submersion, spa perimeters, and aquatic feature surfaces. Part of Fujiwa’s popular Pavo collection, the Coconut colorway features a rich, multi-tonal glaze blending soft off-white, light cream, and warm earthy stone undertones with subtle, handcrafted shade variations.
Pre-assembled on flexible 12" x 12" mesh backing, the 1" x 1" mosaic format easily conforms to curved pool benches, steps, spa interiors, and sloped floors. The dense matrix of grout lines combined with high-fired porcelain durability provides superior foot traction and long-lasting resistance against pool maintenance chemicals, salt systems, and severe freeze-thaw weather cycles.
Technical Specifications
| Technical Property |
Value / Specification |
Standard / Compliance |
| Manufacturer / Brand |
Fujiwa Tiles |
Premium Aquatic Tile Collections |
| Collection / Series |
Pavo Series (Coconut) |
Small-Format Porcelain Mosaic |
| Nominal Chip Size |
1" x 1" (~2.5 cm x 2.5 cm) |
Classic Square Mosaic Chip |
| Sheet Dimensions |
Approx. 12" x 12" (~1.0 Sq. Ft. per Sheet) |
Mesh-Backed Pre-Assembled Sheet |
| Thickness |
Approx. 1/4" (~6 mm) |
High-Strength Aquatic Profile |
| Surface Finish |
Smooth Glazed with Natural Shade Variance |
Chemical & UV Resistant Glaze |
| Material Type |
High-Density Vitrified Porcelain |
Heavy-Duty Submerged Body |
| Water Absorption |
≤ 0.5% (Impervious) |
ASTM C373 / Pool Industry Standard |
| Frost Resistance |
100% Freeze-Thaw Resistant |
ASTM C1026 |
| Chemical Resistance |
Resistant to Chlorine, Salt, Shock, & Acid Treatments |
ASTM C650 |
| Applications |
Pool Waterlines, Spa Interiors, Steps, Swim-Out Bench Trimming, Fountains, Water Features |
Exterior Wet & Submerged Areas |
Recommended Applications
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Pool Waterlines & Trim: Creates a crisp, bright waterline accent band that reflects sunlight while making algae and scum cleanup effortless.
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Full Spa Interiors & Steps: The small 1" x 1" format flexes smoothly over curved seats, spillway walls, radius steps, and sloped spa footwells.
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Depth Marker & Trim Lines: Ideal for highlighting pool step edges, safety swim-out ledges, and shallow-water lounge shelves.
Installation & Handling Guidelines
⚠️ CRITICAL WARNING: SUBMERGED POOL TILE MORTAR PROTOCOL
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Latex-Modified Mortar Required: Standard interior tile mortars will degrade when continuously submerged underwater. Always set using an ANSI A118.4 / ANSI A118.15 compliant polymer-modified thinset or ANSI A118.3 epoxy mortar specified for submerged pool applications (such as MAPEI® Keraflex Plus or LATICRETE® 254 Platinum).
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100% Mortar Coverage: Press mosaic sheets firmly into thinset using a flat rubber float and back-butter sheets as needed to ensure 100% solid mortar contact without trapped air voids, preventing ice-expansion cracking in cold climates.
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Grout Selection: Use a high-density, waterproof grout engineered for pool water chemistry and salt systems (such as MAPEI® Ultracolor Plus FA or LATICRETE® SPECTRALOCK® PRO Epoxy Grout).
Care & Maintenance
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Routine Cleaning: Wipe down waterline areas regularly using standard pool tile cleaners or mild citrus-based degreasers to eliminate body oils and sunscreen buildup.
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Water Balance Maintenance: Keep pool water pH, total alkalinity, and calcium hardness properly balanced to prevent calcium carbonate scale buildup across tile glazes and grout joints.
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100% Weatherproof: Impervious vitrified porcelain body prevents water absorption, ensuring tiles won't crack, spall, or discolor during winter freeze cycles.
Design Profile
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Aesthetic Inspiration: Bright Tropical Resort, Modern Mediterranean, Clean Coastal Spa.
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Visual Water Effect: Light-toned off-white/coconut tile glazes reflect ambient light under water, giving pool water a bright, sparkling, crystal-clear turquoise tint.
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Complementary Accents: Pairs exceptionally well with light blue or white pool plaster finishes, light travertine coping, and brushed stainless steel or matte black poolside fixtures.
