Product Overview
KLM Series Misty Blue 3" x 3" Porcelain Pool Tile is an aquatic-grade mosaic tile designed to bring serene, soft blue tones and a timeless geometric grid to swimming pool waterlines, spas, and water features. Featuring a muted, sky-to-powder-blue (Misty Blue) glazed finish, this tile creates a calm, spa-like perimeter that enhances light refraction and water clarity.
Mounted on flexible mesh backing sheets, the 3" x 3" mosaic format allows for efficient installation around curved pool contours, spa rims, and raised spillways. Crafted from dense vitrified porcelain, it is engineered for continuous submersion, resisting chlorine, salt water, intense UV exposure, and thermal freeze-thaw cycles without fading or cracking.
Technical Specifications
| Technical Property |
Value / Specification |
Notes / Compliance |
| Collection / Series |
KLM Series |
Aquatic Glazed Porcelain Mosaic |
| Nominal Tile Size |
3" x 3" (7.5 cm x 7.5 cm) |
Square Mosaic Chip |
| Sheet Format |
Interlocking Mesh-Backed Sheet (~12" x 12") |
Pre-Assembled Mosaic Sheet |
| Thickness |
Approx. 1/4 in. (6.5 mm to 7 mm) |
Standard Mosaic Thickness |
| Material Type |
Glazed Vitrified Porcelain |
Impervious Ceramic Body |
| Surface Finish |
Smooth Satin / Low-Luster Glaze |
Non-Porous Aquatic Glaze |
| Color Profile |
Misty Blue (Soft Powder Blue / Sky Blue) |
Subtle Tonal Variation (V2) |
| Edge Detail |
Smooth Pressed Edge |
Designed for Grouted Joint Layout |
| Recommended Applications |
Pool Waterlines, Spas, Fountains, Step Markers, Wet Walls |
Submerged & Outdoor Wet Locations |
Recommended Applications
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Swimming Pool Waterlines: The 3" x 3" grid format creates a flexible, easy-to-clean band along pool perimeters that masks water-level shifts and mineral scum lines.
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Spas & Radiused Water Features: Ideal for wrapping curved spa benches, rounded hot tub perimeters, spillways, and garden fountains where larger flat tiles cannot bend.
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Pool Steps & Sun Shelves: Functions as a durable visual safety marker along underwater step edges, tanning ledges, and entry ramps.
Installation & Handling Guidelines
⚠️ IMPORTANT: POOL & WET-AREA INSTALLATION PROTOCOL
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Submerged Mortar Selection: Install sheets using a polymer-modified thin-set mortar specifically rated for submerged porcelain mosaic installations and exterior freeze-thaw conditions (ANSI A118.4 or ANSI A118.15).
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Substrate & Waterproofing: Ensure concrete pool shells, mud beds, or backer boards are fully cured, sloped, and treated with an approved waterproof membrane prior to tile setting.
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Grout Selection: Use a chemical-resistant, pool-grade cementitious or epoxy grout designed to withstand salt systems, chlorine, and chemical water treatments.
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Sheet Bedding: Lightly tap mosaic sheets into the wet mortar bed using a wooden block or beating float to ensure uniform chip height and 100% mortar contact behind the mesh backing.
Care & Maintenance
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Pool Chemistry Balance: Maintain balanced pool water chemistry (pH, alkalinity, and calcium hardness) to protect grout joints and prevent mineral scaling.
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Routine Cleaning: Clean waterline scale with non-abrasive pool tile cleaners and soft nylon brushes. Avoid harsh wire brushes that could scratch the glazed surface.
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Zero Sealing Required: Glazed porcelain is virtually non-porous and never requires topical sealers or impregnators.
Design Profile
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Aesthetic Inspiration: Tranquil Japanese Spa, Coastal Resort, Classic Mediterranean, Soft Modernism.
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Visual Advantage: The Misty Blue palette softens direct sunlight, giving pool water a bright, crystalline appearance while harmonizing with light plaster finishes.
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Complementary Finishes: Light gray or white travertine pool coping, smooth white/light blue pebble plaster, and brushed stainless steel water features.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is KLM Series Misty Blue tile suitable for saltwater pools?
Yes. Vitrified glazed porcelain is non-porous and highly resistant to salt, chlorine, and pool water treatment chemicals.
Can 3" x 3" mesh-backed sheets be cut to fit narrower waterline bands?
Yes. The mesh backing can easily be cut with a utility knife between tile rows to create 3-inch, 6-inch, or custom-width trim strips.
Is this mosaic frost-proof for cold, freeze-thaw climates?
Yes. KLM Series porcelain tiles are frost-resistant when installed using proper exterior-grade mortars, waterproof membranes, and pool-rated grouts.
