Product Overview
Fujiwa Pavo Series: Moss Green 1" x 1" Porcelain Mosaic Pool Tile (SKU: PAD-173) is an earthy, high-performance aquatic mosaic engineered for continuous underwater submersion, spa interiors, and pool waterline installations. Part of Fujiwa’s signature Pavo collection, the Moss Green colorway features an organic blend of sage green, olive, deep moss, and warm tawny-brown tones with a textured, stone-like reactive glaze.
Pre-assembled on flexible 12" x 12" mesh-backed sheets, the 1" x 1" small-chip format conforms seamlessly to tight radii, curved pool benches, steps, spa interiors, and sloped floors. Fired at ultra-high temperatures, this vitrified porcelain body is 100% frost-proof, completely non-porous, and impervious to pool maintenance chemicals, salt systems, and extreme UV exposure.
Technical Specifications
| Technical Property |
Value / Specification |
Standard / Compliance |
| Manufacturer / Brand |
Fujiwa Tiles |
Premium Aquatic Tile Collections |
| Collection / Series |
Pavo Series (PAD-173 / Moss Green) |
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 |
Textured Glazed with Earthy 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 Systems, Shock, & Acid Treatments |
ASTM C650 |
| Applications |
Pool Waterlines, Spa Interiors, Steps, Swim-Out Benches, Fountains, Water Features |
Exterior Wet & Submerged Areas |
Recommended Applications
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Pool Waterlines & Accent Bands: Provides an organic, lagoon-style waterline frame that complements natural landscaping, stonework, and earthy plaster finishes.
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Full Spa Interiors & Steps: The 1" x 1" format flexes smoothly over curved benches, spillway walls, radius steps, and sloped spa footwells.
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Water Features & Fountains: Adds rich visual texture and stone-like movement to waterfall backings, raised bond beams, and outdoor fountains.
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, sunscreen, and organic scum 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 fade during harsh winter freeze cycles.
Design Profile
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Aesthetic Inspiration: Natural Lagoon, Tropical Oasis, Organic Rustic Modern, Japanese Garden Spa.
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Visual Water Effect: The earthy green and taupe glaze tones interact with sunlight under water to produce a lush, warm emerald or deep turquoise water reflection.
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Complementary Accents: Pairs exceptionally well with French gray, black, or tan pebble pool finishes, natural flagstone or travertine coping, and dark bronze outdoor landscape fixtures.
