{"product_id":"klm-series-misty-blue-3-x-3-porcelain-pool-tile","title":"KLM Series Misty Blue 3\" x 3\" Porcelain Pool Tile","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel md-content enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color stronger tutor-markdown-rendering\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_44d68246c35018e3\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKLM Series Misty Blue 3\" x 3\" Porcelain Pool Tile\u003c\/b\u003e 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 (\u003ci\u003eMisty Blue\u003c\/i\u003e) glazed finish, this tile creates a calm, spa-like perimeter that enhances light refraction and water clarity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"\"\u003eMounted 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\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\u003eValue \/ Specification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes \/ Compliance\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\u003eCollection \/ Series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKLM Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquatic Glazed Porcelain Mosaic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eNominal Tile Size\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\" x 3\" (7.5 cm x 7.5 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSquare Mosaic Chip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSheet Format\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterlocking Mesh-Backed Sheet (~12\" x 12\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-Assembled Mosaic Sheet\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. 1\/4 in. (6.5 mm to 7 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard Mosaic Thickness\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\u003eGlazed Vitrified Porcelain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImpervious Ceramic Body\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\u003eSmooth Satin \/ Low-Luster Glaze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNon-Porous Aquatic Glaze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor Profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMisty Blue (Soft Powder Blue \/ Sky Blue)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubtle Tonal Variation (V2)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdge Detail\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmooth Pressed Edge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for Grouted Joint Layout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended Applications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePool Waterlines, Spas, Fountains, Step Markers, Wet Walls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubmerged \u0026amp; Outdoor Wet Locations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSwimming Pool Waterlines:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpas \u0026amp; Radiused Water Features:\u003c\/b\u003e Ideal for wrapping curved spa benches, rounded hot tub perimeters, spillways, and garden fountains where larger flat tiles cannot bend.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePool Steps \u0026amp; Sun Shelves:\u003c\/b\u003e Functions as a durable visual safety marker along underwater step edges, tanning ledges, and entry ramps.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Handling Guidelines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cb\u003eIMPORTANT: POOL \u0026amp; WET-AREA INSTALLATION PROTOCOL\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSubmerged Mortar Selection:\u003c\/b\u003e 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).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSubstrate \u0026amp; Waterproofing:\u003c\/b\u003e Ensure concrete pool shells, mud beds, or backer boards are fully cured, sloped, and treated with an approved waterproof membrane prior to tile setting.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrout Selection:\u003c\/b\u003e Use a chemical-resistant, pool-grade cementitious or epoxy grout designed to withstand salt systems, chlorine, and chemical water treatments.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSheet Bedding:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePool Chemistry Balance:\u003c\/b\u003e Maintain balanced pool water chemistry (pH, alkalinity, and calcium hardness) to protect grout joints and prevent mineral scaling.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRoutine Cleaning:\u003c\/b\u003e Clean waterline scale with non-abrasive pool tile cleaners and soft nylon brushes. Avoid harsh wire brushes that could scratch the glazed surface.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eZero Sealing Required:\u003c\/b\u003e Glazed porcelain is virtually non-porous and never requires topical sealers or impregnators.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAesthetic Inspiration:\u003c\/b\u003e Tranquil Japanese Spa, Coastal Resort, Classic Mediterranean, Soft Modernism.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVisual Advantage:\u003c\/b\u003e The \u003ci\u003eMisty Blue\u003c\/i\u003e palette softens direct sunlight, giving pool water a bright, crystalline appearance while harmonizing with light plaster finishes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComplementary Finishes:\u003c\/b\u003e Light gray or white travertine pool coping, smooth white\/light blue pebble plaster, and brushed stainless steel water features.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs KLM Series Misty Blue tile suitable for saltwater pools?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"\"\u003eYes. Vitrified glazed porcelain is non-porous and highly resistant to salt, chlorine, and pool water treatment chemicals.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan 3\" x 3\" mesh-backed sheets be cut to fit narrower waterline bands?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"\"\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs this mosaic frost-proof for cold, freeze-thaw climates?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"\"\u003eYes. KLM Series porcelain tiles are frost-resistant when installed using proper exterior-grade mortars, waterproof membranes, and pool-rated grouts.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attachment-container unknown\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fujiwa Tile","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51002896417015,"sku":"KLM-330","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/5719\/6226\/files\/IMG_4464.png?v=1786067323","url":"https:\/\/heytiles.com\/products\/klm-series-misty-blue-3-x-3-porcelain-pool-tile","provider":"Hey Tiles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}