{"product_id":"fujiwa-tile-doris-sandy-beach-6-x-6-porcelain-pool-spa-tile","title":"Fujiwa Tile Doris Sandy Beach 6\" x 6\" Porcelain Pool \u0026 Spa Tile","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eDoris Series: \"Sandy Beach\" 6\" x 6\" Porcelain Pool \u0026amp; Spa Tile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe \"Desert Oasis\" Luxury Aesthetic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eWhile traditional pool waterlines default to predictable shades of aquatic blue, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"85\"\u003eDoris Sandy Beach 6\" x 6\" Tile by Fujiwa\u003c\/b\u003e introduces a warm, organic, sun-drenched sophistication to the water's edge. It represents the height of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"231\"\u003e\"Soft Desert Modernism,\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"256\"\u003e\"Warm Biophilic Luxury,\"\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"285\"\u003e\"Coastal Estate Serenity.\"\u003c\/b\u003e By blending a light, sun-bleached sand canvas with subtle swirling undertones of cream, warm beige, and faint, plaster-like mineral movement, it beautifully contrasts with the brilliant blue reflection of pool water. It serves as an elite architectural choice for a seamless waterline, sun-shelf step framing, raised spa spillways, and tropical outdoor water features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eExperience the calming, high-end ambiance of a pristine shoreline with the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"75\"\u003eDoris Sandy Beach Pool \u0026amp; Spa Tile\u003c\/b\u003e. Masterfully high-fired from dense porcelain clays, this heavy-duty 6\" x 6\" square tile functions as a permanent, high-performance architectural feature for luxury hardscapes. The layout features an elegantly understated, multi-tonal color story: a soft beige backdrop interwoven with organic, cloud-like shifts in shading, mimicking natural, tide-swept beach sands permanently captured under a protective finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eDoris Collection\u003c\/b\u003e by Fujiwa is precision-engineered to endure the absolute harshest outdoor elements, utilizing advanced kiln technology to ensure uniform edges and perfect square calibration. Sourced at a heavy-duty, frost-proof architectural thickness, it delivers exceptional structural impact resilience against pool equipment and seasonal ground movement. Available in a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"379\"\u003eGlossy\/Semi-Gloss Finish\u003c\/b\u003e, the smooth face behaves like a subtle mirror—catching natural sunlight to give your waterline a clean, brilliant glow that reflects the moving water while effortlessly masking common white calcium or scale lines. Each box contains \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"636\"\u003e15.00 Sq. Ft. (60 loose pieces per box)\u003c\/b\u003e, lining the pool beam flawlessly to create a continuous ribbon of serene, earthy luxury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eElite Neutral Sophistication:\u003c\/b\u003e Replaces standard blue tile with a striking, warm-sand profile that pairs gorgeously with turquoise pool water for a true resort aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTimeless 6\" x 6\" Field Geometry:\u003c\/b\u003e The trusted industry-standard scale for pool engineering, providing structural symmetry and adapting smoothly to the tight radiuses of custom curved pool walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eScale-Masking Glossy Glaze:\u003c\/b\u003e Protective factory glaze intensifies the warm neutral tones while helping to visually hide common white waterline calcium lines far better than dark blue tiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSubmerged-Grade Frost Immunity:\u003c\/b\u003e Engineered with an incredibly low water absorption rate (under \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"95\"\u003e0.5%\u003c\/b\u003e), making it entirely impervious to moisture expansion and preventing cracking, popping, or spalling in freezing winter climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHigh Chemical \u0026amp; UV Armor:\u003c\/b\u003e Completely immune to fading from intense solar exposure, chlorine, saltwater systems, and aggressive chemical pool treatments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"horizontal-scroll-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block-component\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block has-export-button new-table-style is-at-scroll-start is-at-scroll-end\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-content\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0,0\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,0,1,0\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCollection Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,1,1,0\"\u003eDoris Premium Pool \u0026amp; Spa Series by Fujiwa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaterial Style\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,2,1,0\"\u003e100% High-Performance Vitreous Glazed Porcelain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePattern Profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,3,1,0\"\u003eSquare Field Waterline Tile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTile Dimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,4,1,0\"\u003e6\" x 6\" (0.25 Sq. Ft. Coverage Per Piece \/ 60 Pieces Per Box)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCoverage Per Box\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,5,1,0\"\u003e15.00 Sq. Ft. Per Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSurface Finish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,6,1,0\"\u003eGlossy \/ Semi-Gloss Crystalline Glaze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eColor Spectrum\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,7,1,0\"\u003eSun-Bleached Sand, Warm Cream, Desert Beige, and Light Buff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eShade Variation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,8,1,0\"\u003eV2 to V3 (Moderate Natural Organic Movement \u0026amp; Tonal Shifts)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePrimary Applications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,9,1,0\"\u003eSwimming Pool Waterlines, Spas, Sun-Shelf Markers, Waterfalls, Fountains, and Outdoor Showers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-footer hide-on-print hide-from-message-actions\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"mdc-icon-button mat-mdc-icon-button mat-mdc-button-base mat-badge mat-unthemed mat-badge-overlap mat-badge-above mat-badge-after mat-badge-small mat-badge-hidden ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"More options\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mat-mdc-button-persistent-ripple mdc-icon-button__ripple\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mat-focus-indicator\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mat-mdc-button-touch-target\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eInstallation Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003eCRITICAL: SUBMERGED WATERPROOF MORTAR MANDATE:\u003c\/b\u003e Because pool waterline tiles undergo perpetual water contact and chemical exposure, standard thin-sets are strictly prohibited. You \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0\" data-index-in-node=\"182\"\u003emust\u003c\/b\u003euse a high-performance, polymer-modified \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0\" data-index-in-node=\"228\"\u003eWaterproof Polymer Thin-Set Mortar\u003c\/b\u003e explicitly rated for submerged porcelain. Additionally, a professional waterproof membrane (such as an elastomeric liquid pool membrane) must be applied to the shotcrete pool beam prior to tiling to block efflorescence and secure a permanent bond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003eProfessional Recommendations:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Box-Blend Shuffle:\u003c\/b\u003e Because the Doris Sandy Beach features rich, organic shifts in cream and beige, the installer \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"117\"\u003emust\u003c\/b\u003e open 3 to 4 boxes and mix the tiles prior to troweling mortar. This ensures a fluid, well-distributed layout of warm tones across the pool perimeter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e100% Mortar Coverage (Back-Buttering):\u003c\/b\u003e To avoid hollow air pockets behind the tile—where trapped water can freeze and pop the porcelain out during the winter—the installer must firmly \"back-butter\" the back of every single 6\" x 6\" tile with thin-set mortar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrout Color Strategy:\u003c\/b\u003e Finish the joints with a specialized waterproof, chemical-resistant pool grout. Selecting a \"Sand Beige\" or \"Alabaster\" grout allows the grid lines to seamlessly dissolve into a monolithic look; choosing a \"Pure White\" grout provides a crisp, modern geometric frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWill a sand-colored tile make my pool water look yellow or green?\u003c\/b\u003e No. Because the tile sits strictly at the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"108\"\u003ewaterline\u003c\/i\u003eabove the pool plaster, it will not discolor the look of the water. Instead, the Sandy Beach tile beautifully frames the pool, creating a stunning tropical contrast where the turquoise-blue water hits the warm-sand perimeter, beautifully echoing a luxury Caribbean island theme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCan I use this 6\" x 6\" tile on submerged steps or tanning ledges?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes, it is excellent as a high-contrast step marker. However, because the surface features a smooth glossy glaze, a large 6\" x 6\" tile can be slick for bare wet feet on horizontal walking surfaces. For optimal safety on a tanning ledge or step tread, pair it with a coordinating non-slip trim or embed a row of textured pebble aggregate directly behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003ePro Design Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"24\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"24,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"24,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Coastal Baja Deck:\u003c\/b\u003e Pair the Sandy Beach waterline tile with a light ivory travertine, a shellstone coping, or a smooth sand-colored stamped concrete deck. This monochromatic layout seamlessly blends the pool deck into the waterline, letting the vibrant blue water take center stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"24,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"24,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Boho-Chic Waterfall:\u003c\/b\u003e Run this tile across the face of a raised spa feature wall or a cascading sheer-descent waterfall. Pair with natural wood accents, lush green palm landscaping, and brushed gold or bronze outdoor plumbing fixtures for a contemporary tropical oasis feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fujiwa Tile","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50893967098103,"sku":"Doris-813","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/5719\/6226\/files\/IMG_2295.png?v=1782499245","url":"https:\/\/heytiles.com\/products\/fujiwa-tile-doris-sandy-beach-6-x-6-porcelain-pool-spa-tile","provider":"Hey Tiles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}