This is the "Modern Monolithic" of the collection. While standard hexagons offer a traditional, busy honeycomb look, the Montage Calacatta Gold Honed 12.5x13.25 Mosaic introduces a sophisticated, elongated rhythm. It is the premier choice for a "Contemporary Estate" or "European Transitional" aesthetic, prioritizing a larger-scale, "stretched" hexagon silhouette that simplifies the visual field and allows the legendary gold veining to take center stage.

PRODUCT TITLE

Montage Series: Calacatta Gold 12.5" x 13.25" Honed Marble Elongated Hex Mosaic

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Elevate your space with the tailored, geometric grace of the Montage Calacatta Gold. Sourced from premium Italian marble quarries, this mosaic is a masterclass in modern proportion. By shifting from a standard hexagon to a larger, elongated "picket" style, the Montage series creates a more architectural and less repetitive surface, making it ideal for grand master suites and high-end feature walls.

The 12.5" x 13.25" format serves as an expansive canvas for Calacatta’s world-famous mineralogy. The luminous white field is accented by a sophisticated tapestry of soft grey and the sought-after honey-gold veining. The Honed Finishprovides a silky, matte-satin surface that feels incredibly soft to the touch and diffuses light beautifully, eliminating the harsh glare often found in polished stone. Whether used as a luxurious shower pan or a striking kitchen backsplash, the Montage offers a handcrafted look that feels both ancient and refreshingly modern.

KEY FEATURES

• Elongated Hex Geometry: A "Stretched Hexagon" pattern that offers a fresher, more architectural alternative to traditional small-scale honeycomb tiles.

• Premium Italian Calacatta Gold: Features a warm-white field with distinctive honey, amber, and soft grey veining for an exclusive, luxury aesthetic.

• Modern Honed Finish: A matte-satin surface that provides a sophisticated, non-reflective glow and excels at hiding water spots and fingerprints.

• Superior Natural Traction: Despite the larger chip size, the rhythmic grout joints provide excellent slip resistance, making it an ideal choice for high-end shower floors.

• Mesh-Mounted for Precision: Flexible sheets are engineered to "puzzle-fit" together, ensuring the geometric pattern remains consistent across large wall or floor spans.

SPECIFICATIONS

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

⚠️ CRITICAL: Calacatta Gold is a translucent and porous natural stone. You must use a High-Quality Polymer-Modified White Thin-set. Gray mortar will absorb into the stone's crystalline structure, permanently "shadowing" the white field and turning your luxurious gold veining into a dull, muddy grey.

Manufacturer Recommendations:

• Recommended Grout: Use Bostik Trucolor White H152. This high-performance grout offers superior color consistency and stain resistance, perfectly complementing the white-and-gold tones of the Montage series.

• Sealing Requirement: Apply a high-quality solvent-based penetrating sealer before and after grouting. This is vital to protect the honed marble surface from absorbing grout pigments and moisture.

• Expansion Joints: For all corner joints and where tile abuts restraining surfaces, use 100% silicone caulking instead of grout to allow for natural structural movement.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• Is it as slippery as a polished tile? No. The honed finish provides a higher coefficient of friction than polished marble, making it significantly safer for shower floors and high-traffic areas.

• How do I clean it? Use only pH-neutral stone cleaners. Avoid abrasive pads or acidic cleaners (vinegar/lemon), which will etch the stone and cause the beautiful gold veining to look cloudy.

• Can I use this on a shower floor? Absolutely! The Montage Elongated Hex is a designer favorite for shower pans because it handles slopes to the drain with ease while providing excellent underfoot grip.

PRO INSTALLATION TIPS

• The "Invisible Seam" Trick: When laying the sheets, "nest" them tightly. Ensure the gap between sheets matches the internal joints between the hexagons exactly to prevent the "boxed sheet" look.

• Dry-Lay the Mix: Open at least 3 boxes and shuffle the sheets. Calacatta Gold is a high-variation stone; mixing the sheets ensures an even distribution of the "Gold-heavy" and "White-heavy" pieces across your project.

• Microfiber Buffing: After the final grout wipe-down, use a dry microfiber cloth to buff the stones. This removes the microscopic haze and restores the silky, soft-matte brilliance of the Italian marble.