MSI Angora Rhombus 12.45" × 10.83" Polished Marble Mosaic

Product Overview

MSI Angora Rhombus 12.45" × 10.83" Polished Marble Mosaic Tile combines genuine natural marble with an expressive geometric diamond pattern. Its interlocking rhombus pieces create a dimensional, contemporary composition while preserving the timeless character of natural stone.

Soft cream and warm-white tones are accented by subtle beige and gray mineral movement. The polished finish enhances the marble’s depth and reflects surrounding light, making Angora Rhombus an elegant choice for backsplashes, bathroom walls, residential floors, shower surrounds, countertops, fireplace features, and commercial accent walls.

Recommended Applications

• Kitchen and bar backsplashes

• Bathroom and powder-room feature walls

• Vanity walls and decorative wainscoting

• Shower walls, niches, and surrounds

• Fireplace surrounds and architectural features

• Residential bathroom and entryway floors

• Residential and commercial countertops

• Commercial reception, hospitality, restaurant, and retail walls

MSI approves Angora Rhombus for residential flooring but not commercial flooring. No project-specific DCOF value is published, so confirm slip-resistance requirements before specifying the polished mosaic for shower floors or other frequently wet walking surfaces.

Design Profile

• Aesthetic: Contemporary luxury, Art Deco, modern transitional, European classic, and boutique hospitality

• Color Character: Warm white and cream with soft beige, taupe, and gray movement

• Pattern Character: Interlocking rhombus pieces forming a dimensional diamond composition

• Surface Character: Smooth, polished, and light reflective

• Visual Advantage: The geometric pattern introduces movement without relying on bold color contrast

• Complementary Materials: White oak, walnut, cream limestone, Calacatta marble, and warm plaster

• Complementary Metals: Champagne bronze, brushed brass, polished nickel, and matte black

• Suggested Grout Colors: Warm white, ivory, light beige, or pale taupe

Technical Specifications

Installation and Handling Guidelines

Important: Use White Setting Material

Angora Rhombus is a light-colored natural marble. Install it with a premium white mortar approved for natural-stone mosaics. Gray mortar may produce discoloration or visible shadowing through the stone.

• Inspect every sheet before installation. Installation constitutes acceptance of color, finish, size, and natural variation.

• Dry-lay sheets from several cartons to balance cream, beige, gray, and more strongly veined pieces.

• Confirm the direction of the rhombus pattern before applying mortar.

• Install over a flat, clean, dry, and structurally sound substrate.

• Use a small-notched trowel appropriate for the mosaic thickness.

• Flatten mortar ridges before placing the sheets to create uniform support and prevent mortar lines from affecting the finished appearance.

• Press sheets evenly into the mortar using a grout float or padded beating block.

• Adjust individual stones along sheet edges to prevent visible seams between adjacent sheets.

• Obtain at least 80% mortar coverage in dry interior areas and 95% coverage in wet installations.

• Install shower applications over a complete waterproofing system. Sealing the marble does not waterproof the wall assembly.

• Apply a penetrating natural-stone sealer before grouting to reduce pigment absorption and simplify cleanup.

• Use unsanded grout or fine-aggregate grout specifically approved for polished marble.

• Test the mortar, grout, and sealer on a spare sheet before completing the installation.

• Wet-cut using a continuous-rim diamond blade designed for marble. Do not dry-cut because marble fabrication releases hazardous crystalline-silica dust.

• Include perimeter and field movement accommodation according to TCNA EJ171 and applicable construction requirements.

• Order approximately 10–15% additional material for cuts, pattern alignment, natural-stone selection, breakage, and future repairs.

Natural-Stone Variation

Angora Rhombus is manufactured from genuine marble. Differences in cream coloration, beige and gray veining, mineral markings, crystal structure, and polish are expected and contribute to the product’s natural character.

Open several cartons and blend sheets before installation. Avoid installing one carton at a time, which may concentrate lighter or darker stone in individual sections.

Care and Maintenance

• Clean with warm water and a neutral-pH cleaner formulated for natural marble.

• Avoid vinegar, lemon, acidic bathroom cleaners, bleach, and abrasive powders.

• Wipe spills promptly, especially oils, cosmetics, wine, citrus, and strongly pigmented liquids.

• Use microfiber cloths, soft sponges, or non-abrasive brushes.

• Avoid abrasive pads that may scratch or dull the polished finish.

• Apply a penetrating natural-stone sealer before grouting and reseal periodically according to use and the sealer manufacturer’s instructions.

• Use cutting boards, trivets, and appropriate protection when installed on countertops.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Angora Rhombus genuine marble?

Yes. It is a genuine natural-marble mosaic with inherent differences in coloration, veining, and mineral structure.

What is the actual sheet size?

Each mesh-mounted sheet measures approximately 12.45" × 10.83" and covers about 0.94 square foot.

What is the tile thickness?

The mosaic is approximately 10 mm thick, or roughly 3/8 inch.

Can Angora Rhombus be installed on floors?

Yes. MSI approves it for residential flooring. It is not approved for commercial flooring.

Can it be installed in a shower?

Yes. It is suitable for shower walls and surrounds when installed over a complete waterproofing system with white natural-stone mortar.

Can it be used on a shower floor?

MSI does not publish a product-specific DCOF rating. Because the marble is polished, the installer should confirm suitability and applicable slip-resistance requirements before shower-floor use.

Can it be used on countertops?

Yes. MSI lists Angora Rhombus for residential and commercial countertop applications. Natural marble remains susceptible to etching, staining, and scratching and should be properly sealed and maintained.

Does the marble require sealing?

Yes. Apply a penetrating sealer before grouting and reseal periodically according to exposure, use, and the sealer manufacturer’s recommendations.

Will every sheet look the same?

No. Differences in cream tone, beige and gray movement, veining, and mineral markings are normal characteristics of natural marble.