{"product_id":"msi-angora-rhombus-12-45-10-83-polished-marble-mosaic","title":"MSI Angora Rhombus 12.45\" × 10.83\" Polished Marble Mosaic","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMSI Angora Rhombus 12.45\" × 10.83\" Polished Marble Mosaic Tile\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTechnical Property\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue \/ Specification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMSI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCollection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAngora\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAngora Rhombus Polished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer Item Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSMOT-ANGORA-RHO10MM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenuine Natural Marble\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRhombus \/ Diamond Geometric Mosaic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSheet Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 12.45\" × 10.83\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 mm, approximately 3\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoverage per Sheet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 0.94 sq. ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurface Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMesh Backed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm White and Cream\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Movement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeige, taupe, and soft-gray veining\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePieces per Carton\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 sheets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarton Coverage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 9.4 sq. ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResidential Flooring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommercial Flooring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResidential Walls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommercial Walls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResidential Countertops\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommercial Countertops\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnvironmental Certification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified®\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\u003cp\u003eKitchen and bar backsplashes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBathroom and powder-room feature walls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVanity walls and decorative wainscoting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShower walls, niches, and surrounds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFireplace surrounds and architectural features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResidential bathroom and entryway floors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResidential and commercial countertops\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommercial reception, hospitality, restaurant, and retail walls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMSI 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant: Use White Setting Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAngora 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspect every sheet before installation. Installation constitutes acceptance of color, finish, size, and natural variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry-lay sheets from several cartons to balance cream, beige, gray, and more strongly veined pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirm the direction of the rhombus pattern before applying mortar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstall over a flat, clean, dry, and structurally sound substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a small-notched trowel appropriate for the mosaic thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlatten mortar ridges before placing the sheets to create uniform support and prevent mortar lines from affecting the finished appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePress sheets evenly into the mortar using a grout float or padded beating block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjust individual stones along sheet edges to prevent visible seams between adjacent sheets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObtain at least 80% mortar coverage in dry interior areas and 95% coverage in wet installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstall shower applications over a complete waterproofing system. Sealing the marble does not waterproof the wall assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply a penetrating natural-stone sealer before grouting to reduce pigment absorption and simplify cleanup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse unsanded grout or fine-aggregate grout specifically approved for polished marble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTest the mortar, grout, and sealer on a spare sheet before completing the installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWet-cut using a continuous-rim diamond blade designed for marble. Do not dry-cut because marble fabrication releases hazardous crystalline-silica dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInclude perimeter and field movement accommodation according to TCNA EJ171 and applicable construction requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder approximately 10–15% additional material for cuts, pattern alignment, natural-stone selection, breakage, and future repairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural-Stone Variation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAngora 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen several cartons and blend sheets before installation. Avoid installing one carton at a time, which may concentrate lighter or darker stone in individual sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean with warm water and a neutral-pH cleaner formulated for natural marble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid vinegar, lemon, acidic bathroom cleaners, bleach, and abrasive powders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe spills promptly, especially oils, cosmetics, wine, citrus, and strongly pigmented liquids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse microfiber cloths, soft sponges, or non-abrasive brushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid abrasive pads that may scratch or dull the polished finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply a penetrating natural-stone sealer before grouting and reseal periodically according to use and the sealer manufacturer’s instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse cutting boards, trivets, and appropriate protection when installed on countertops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAesthetic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contemporary luxury, Art Deco, modern transitional, European classic, and boutique hospitality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor Character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm white and cream with soft beige, taupe, and gray movement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Interlocking rhombus pieces forming a dimensional diamond composition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurface Character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth, polished, and light reflective\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisual Advantage:\u003c\/strong\u003e The geometric pattern introduces movement without relying on bold color contrast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplementary Materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e White oak, walnut, cream limestone, Calacatta marble, and warm plaster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplementary Metals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne bronze, brushed brass, polished nickel, and matte black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Grout Colors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm white, ivory, light beige, or pale taupe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Angora Rhombus genuine marble?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is a genuine natural-marble mosaic with inherent differences in coloration, veining, and mineral structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the actual sheet size?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach mesh-mounted sheet measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e12.45\" × 10.83\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and covers about \u003cstrong\u003e0.94 square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the tile thickness?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mosaic is approximately \u003cstrong\u003e10 mm thick\u003c\/strong\u003e, or roughly 3\/8 inch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Angora Rhombus be installed on floors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. MSI approves it for residential flooring. It is not approved for commercial flooring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be installed in a shower?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is suitable for shower walls and surrounds when installed over a complete waterproofing system with white natural-stone mortar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be used on a shower floor?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMSI 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be used on countertops?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the marble require sealing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Apply a penetrating sealer before grouting and reseal periodically according to exposure, use, and the sealer manufacturer’s recommendations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill every sheet look the same?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Differences in cream tone, beige and gray movement, veining, and mineral markings are normal characteristics of natural marble.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MS International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39768042471618,"sku":"SMOT-ANGORA-RHO10MM","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/5719\/6226\/products\/msi-angora-rhombus-1245-inx1083-inx10-mm-polished-marble-mosaic-142192.jpg?v=1746110755","url":"https:\/\/heytiles.com\/products\/msi-angora-rhombus-12-45-10-83-polished-marble-mosaic","provider":"Hey Tiles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}