Product Overview

Kraken Matte Hexagon Mosaic 3" x 3" (12.75" x 8.75" Sheet) by Spanish manufacturer Ecoceramic is a high-end geometric mosaic sheet designed to complement the Kraken porcelain collection. Featuring the series’ signature dark, fluid stone movement and multi-tonal veining, this mosaic transforms classic 3-inch hexagon chips into a modern geometric layout finished in a smooth, non-glare matte finish.

Pre-assembled on interlocking 12.75" x 8.75" mesh-backed sheets, this hexagon mosaic is engineered for both vertical feature walls and sloped shower floors. The combination of its slip-resistant matte surface and rich grid of grout lines delivers high traction underfoot while adding dimensional elegance to wet areas and architectural accents.

Technical Specifications

Recommended Applications

• Shower Pans & Wet Rooms: The 3" hexagon format contours smoothly to sloped shower floors toward central or linear drains while providing natural grip underfoot.

• Feature Walls & Shower Niches: Adds geometric depth behind vanity mirrors, inside shampoo niches, or as a vertical feature strip within large-format shower walls.

• Kitchen & Bar Backsplashes: Elevates backsplashes with modern hexagon geometry and rich ocean-stone movement.

Installation & Handling Guidelines

⚠️ CRITICAL WARNING: WET ZONE MORTAR & MESH PROTOCOL

• Thinset Mortar Selection: Set mosaic sheets using a polymer-modified thinset specified for wet or submerged porcelain applications (such as MAPEI® Ultraflex 2 or LATICRETE® 254 Platinum).

• 100% Mortar Bed Contact: Press mosaic sheets firmly into thinset using a flat rubber float to embed every hexagon chip evenly and guarantee 95%+ mortar coverage behind the mesh backing.

• Interlocking Alignment: Align the interlocking sheet edges carefully during setting to maintain consistent grout joint spacing across sheet seams and prevent visible grid lines.

Professional Recommendations

• Grout Selection: Use a high-performance, stain-resistant grout specified for wet areas (such as MAPEI® Ultracolor Plus FA or LATICRETE® SPECTRALOCK® PRO Premium Epoxy Grout).

• Sloped Shower Beds: The flexible mesh structure allows seamless installation over custom mortar beds and pre-sloped foam shower trays without tedious tile slicing.

Care & Maintenance

• Routine Cleaning: Clean easily using warm water and a neutral pH floor cleaner. The matte surface resists water spots, mineral haze, and soap scum buildup.

• Impervious & Stain-Proof: Vitrified porcelain body (< 0.5% water absorption) protects against hair dyes, soaps, oils, and chemical cleaners.

• Zero Sealing Required: Unlike natural marble or slate mosaics, glazed matte porcelain requires no sealers or topical chemical treatments over its lifespan.

Design Profile

• Aesthetic Inspiration: Moody Ocean Marble, Geometric Modernism, and Contemporary Boutique Spa Design.

• Visual Synergy: Designed to pair seamlessly with Ecoceramic's larger Kraken field tiles (12x24, 24x24, 24x48, 48x48) to create cohesive, color-matched bathroom sanctuaries.

• Complementary Accents: Brushed gold or champagne bronze fixtures, matte black hardware, natural oak millwork, and quartz surfaces.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose a 3" hexagon mosaic over standard square tiles for a shower floor?

Hexagon mosaics provide two key functional advantages: their small size allows them to flex easily over custom-sloped shower pans toward drains without relief cuts, and the matrix of grout lines creates natural traction underfoot in wet conditions.

Can this mosaic sheet be cut for niche borders or short backsplashes?

Yes! The flexible mesh backing can easily be trimmed using a utility knife between hexagon joints to fit custom widths, narrow borders, or recessed shower niches.

Does this porcelain mosaic require sealing before grouting?

No. Vitrified porcelain from Ecoceramic is completely non-porous and does not absorb grout pigments. Simply wipe away grout haze during cleanup using standard tile sponges.