{"product_id":"fujiwa-pilos-series-summer-blue-glazed-porcelain-random-block-mosaic-tile","title":"Fujiwa Pilos Series: Summer Blue Glazed Porcelain Random Block Mosaic 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_4e9d425dd8c83a58\" 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\u003eDeep Oceanic Staggered Ledger Field\u003c\/i\u003e for luxury pool waterlines, infinity edge spillways, raised spa feature walls, and modern resort-style aquatic backsplashes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Contrast:\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike uniform single-size grid tiles, \u003cb\u003ePILOS-404 Summer Blue\u003c\/b\u003e utilizes an interlocking random block ledger format. It blends vibrant cobalt blue, dark sapphire, ink navy, and subtle metallic golden-bronze undertones to deliver the organic texture of stacked natural stone with a rich, water-amplifying luster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesign Aesthetics:\u003c\/b\u003e The premier surface choice for \u003cb\u003eResort-Style Lagoon Pools\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eModern Coastal Estates\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eHigh-Contrast Spa Feature Walls\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eArchitectural Outdoor Water Features\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Mineral Field:\u003c\/b\u003e Features a high-fired Japanese porcelain body—blending rich cobalt, dark sapphire, navy blue, golden amber highlights, and a light-reflecting glossy textured glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Visual Flow:\u003c\/b\u003e The multi-sized rectangular chips are pre-mounted in a random block ledger pattern on flexible mesh sheets. This varied format breaks up linear monotony along waterlines and adds dynamic 3D depth to vertical pool structures.\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 Pilos Series: Summer Blue (PILOS-404) Glazed Porcelain Random Block Mosaic Tile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📝 \u003cb\u003ePRODUCT DESCRIPTION\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring dramatic oceanic depth, rich multi-tonal contrast, and dynamic light reflections to your pool or spa environment with \u003cb\u003eFujiwa PILOS-404 Summer Blue Porcelain Tile\u003c\/b\u003e. As part of Fujiwa's designer \u003cb\u003ePilos Series\u003c\/b\u003e, this tile features a random block pattern composed of varied rectangular chips with a glossy, textured glaze that captures and disperses 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. Bridging the gap between natural ledger stone panels and easy-to-clean pool tile, PILOS-404 Summer Blue creates a striking focal point along pool waterlines, raised spa bond beams, shower feature walls, and outdoor waterfalls.\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\u003eRandom Block Ledger Layout:\u003c\/b\u003e Multi-sized rectangular format delivers the visual appeal of stacked natural stone with high-performance porcelain durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubmerged Aquatic Performance:\u003c\/b\u003e High-fired Japanese 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\u003eVibrant \"Summer Blue\" Palette:\u003c\/b\u003e Deep cobalt, sapphire, and navy blue tones accented with golden-bronze highlights pair seamlessly with white, light blue, or dark pebble pool plaster.\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 efficient, uniform installation on straight or gently curved pool walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLow-Maintenance Glazed Surface:\u003c\/b\u003e High-fired surface glaze resists pool algae, mineral scaling, and chemical etching.\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\u003ePilos 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\u003ePILOS-404 (Summer Blue)\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\u003eFormat Style\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRandom Block \/ Staggered Ledger Mesh\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. 5\/16\" (~8 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 Glazed \/ High-Gloss\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\u003e20 Sheets (20.0 Sq. Ft.) per box \/ ~45 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, Waterfalls, Kitchen Backsplashes, Shower Walls\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 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 Coverage:\u003c\/b\u003e Back-butter mesh sheets as needed to ensure full thinset contact behind all rectangular 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 high-performance waterproof pool grout (such as LATICRETE® Spectralock® PRO Premium Epoxy Grout) in \u003ci\u003e\"Cobalt Blue\"\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci\u003e\"Dark Charcoal\"\u003c\/i\u003e for a seamless, continuous oceanic field, or \u003ci\u003e\"Bright White\"\u003c\/i\u003e to sharply highlight the random block layout.\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 the glaze.\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 PILOS-404 Summer Blue 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 cold climate zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: How does PILOS-404 Summer Blue compare to PILOS-402 Autumn Blue?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e PILOS-404 Summer Blue features a richer, deeper blue color spectrum with cobalt and dark sapphire tones, whereas PILOS-402 Autumn Blue incorporates more prominent warm amber, rust, and slate-gray accents.\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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