🏛️ THE DESIGN IDENTITY
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The Archetype: The Luminous Iridescent Mineral Ledger Field for modern pool waterlines, infinity edge spillways, tranquil spa bond beams, and serene coastal feature walls.
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The Contrast: Rejecting standard solid blue or dark slate tiles, Satin Pearl (PILOS-406) introduces an ethereal, light-diffusing aesthetic. It pairs a random block ledger layout with an iridescent glaze blending mother-of-pearl cream, soft icy blue, champagne gold, and misty slate accents that shimmer dynamically under sunlight and moving water.
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Design Aesthetics: The premier surface choice for Japandi Wet Sanctuaries, Light Coastal Estate Pools, Organic Modern Spas, and Ethereal Outdoor Feature Walls.
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The Mineral Field: Features a high-fired Japanese porcelain body—blending mother-of-pearl cream, icy sky blue, warm champagne-gold undertones, and a satin-luster reactive glaze.
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The Visual Flow: The multi-sized rectangular chips are pre-mounted in a random block ledger pattern on flexible mesh sheets. This varied layout creates an organic stacked-stone dimension along waterlines while maintaining a smooth, easy-to-clean surface.
🏷️ PRODUCT TITLE
Fujiwa Pilos Series: Satin Pearl (PILOS-406) Glazed Porcelain Random Block Mosaic Tile
📝 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Bring serene, light-enhancing brilliance and natural stacked-stone texture to your pool or spa environment with Fujiwa PILOS-406 Satin Pearl Porcelain Tile. As part of Fujiwa's designer Pilos Series, this tile features a random block pattern composed of varied rectangular chips finished with a reactive satin-pearl glaze that catches and 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. Bridging the gap between natural ledger stone panels and low-maintenance porcelain pool tile, PILOS-406 Satin Pearl delivers a luminous, high-end finish along pool waterlines, raised spa walls, shower features, and outdoor waterfalls.
✨ KEY FEATURES
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Random Block Ledger Layout: Multi-sized rectangular format delivers the visual depth of stacked stone with the durability of porcelain.
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Submerged Aquatic Performance: High-fired Japanese porcelain body is frost-proof, chemical-resistant, stain-proof, and moisture-proof (< 0.5% absorption).
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Luminous "Satin Pearl" Palette: Soft pearl, icy blue, and champagne gold tones pair effortlessly with white plaster, French gray pebble, travertine pavers, and light stone coping.
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Flexible Mesh-Backed Sheets: Pre-assembled on ~12" x 12" sheets (1.0 sq. ft./sheet) for efficient, uniform installation on straight or gently curved pool walls.
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Low-Maintenance Glazed Surface: High-fired glaze resists pool algae, mineral scaling, and chemical etching.
📊 SPECIFICATIONS
| Technical Property |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Fujiwa Tile |
| Collection Name |
Pilos Series |
| Model / SKU |
PILOS-406 (Satin Pearl) |
| Material Type |
High-Fired Glazed Porcelain |
| Format Style |
Random Block / Staggered Ledger Mesh |
| Sheet Coverage |
1.0 Sq. Ft. per Sheet (~12" x 12") |
| Thickness |
Approx. 5/16" (~8 mm) |
| Surface Finish |
Textured Satin Glazed |
| Water Absorption |
Impervious (< 0.5%) |
| Packaging |
20 Sheets (20.0 Sq. Ft.) per box / ~45 lbs |
| Applications |
Pool Waterlines, Spas, Waterfalls, Kitchen Backsplashes, Shower Walls |
🛠️ INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
⚠️ CRITICAL WARNING: SUBMERGED WATERPROOFING & MORTAR SELECTION
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Pool-Grade Polymer-Modified Thinset: Always set porcelain 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 Coverage: Back-butter mesh sheets as needed to ensure full thinset contact behind all rectangular chips, eliminating hollow air pockets beneath water pressure.
Professional Installation Recommendations
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Recommended Grout: Pair with a high-performance waterproof pool grout (such as LATICRETE® Spectralock® PRO Premium Epoxy Grout) in "Bright White" or "Alabaster" to emphasize the bright pearl 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 the glaze.
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 PILOS-406 Satin Pearl 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 cold climate zones.
Q: How does PILOS-406 Satin Pearl compare to other tiles in the Pilos Series?
A: PILOS-406 Satin Pearl offers the lightest, most luminous palette in the collection with pearl and icy-blue highlights, whereas PILOS-402 Autumn Blue and PILOS-404 Summer Blue feature deeper ocean blues, and PILOS-408 Spring leans into rich green 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.
