MSI Renzo Dove 2.5" x 13" Glossy Ceramic Picket Wall Tile

Product Overview

MSI Renzo Dove 2.5" x 13" Glossy Ceramic Picket Wall Tile combines an elongated geometric shape with the softly irregular character of handcrafted tile. Its creamy white Dove coloration displays deliberate tonal movement, while the glossy glaze reflects light and highlights the tile’s subtle surface variation.

The six-sided picket silhouette offers a contemporary alternative to conventional subway tile. Install it vertically to emphasize ceiling height, horizontally to visually widen a wall, or arrange it in directional patterns for a more expressive composition.

Designed exclusively for indoor wall applications, Renzo Dove is an elegant choice for kitchen backsplashes, bathroom walls, vanity surrounds, shower walls, fireplace façades, and commercial feature walls.

Recommended Applications

• Kitchen and bar backsplashes

• Bathroom and powder-room walls

• Vanity surrounds

• Shower walls over approved waterproofing

• Decorative wall borders

• Fireplace façades outside required heat-clearance areas

• Laundry-room and mudroom walls

• Restaurant, retail, and hospitality feature walls

• Residential and commercial interior wall installations

This ceramic tile is not approved for floors, countertops, exterior surfaces, pools, fountains, or continuously submerged applications.

Layout Options

• Vertical Picket: Emphasizes ceiling height and creates an elegant upward rhythm.

• Horizontal Picket: Visually expands narrow backsplashes and compact rooms.

• Alternating Direction: Produces a more dynamic geometric composition.

• Feature-Wall Layout: Highlights the elongated six-sided silhouette across a larger uninterrupted surface.

• Framed Installation: Coordinate with Renzo Dove bullnose or quarter-round trim for finished exposed edges.

Because the picket ends form pronounced points, establish the layout from the visual center of the wall before making perimeter cuts.

Design Profile

• Aesthetic: Handcrafted contemporary, modern farmhouse, coastal, transitional, and boutique hospitality

• Color Character: Soft creamy white with deliberate tonal variation

• Surface Character: Glossy, reflective, and subtly undulating

• Pattern Character: Elongated six-sided picket with pointed ends

• Visual Advantage: The reflective glaze and directional geometry can make compact spaces feel brighter and more architectural

• Complementary Materials: White oak, walnut, creamy quartz, Carrara marble, terrazzo, and clear glass

• Complementary Metals: Brushed brass, polished nickel, chrome, aged bronze, and matte black

• Suggested Grout Colors: Warm white creates a unified appearance, while light gray or soft taupe emphasizes the picket geometry

Technical Specifications

Verify the current production carton label before calculating large commercial orders.

Installation and Handling Guidelines

IMPORTANT: HIGH-VARIATION HANDCRAFTED APPEARANCE

MSI classifies Renzo Dove as high variation. Differences in creamy-white tone, glaze depth, surface movement, and reflectivity are intentional design characteristics.

• Open several cartons and dry-lay the tiles before installation to distribute the lightest, darkest, and most textured pieces evenly.

• Install over a clean, flat, dry, and structurally sound substrate suitable for ceramic wall tile.

• Use a polymer-modified thin-set mortar that meets ANSI A118.4 or A118.15 and is approved for glazed ceramic tile.

• White mortar is recommended to preserve the clean appearance of the creamy-white glaze and grout joints.

• Plan the installation from the center of the focal wall so the pointed picket ends terminate symmetrically.

• Maintain consistent spacing while preserving the handcrafted appearance. Final grout-joint width should follow the tile’s actual dimensional variation and installer recommendations.

• Use grout approved for glossy glazed ceramic. Test any abrasive or heavily pigmented grout on spare material before completing the installation.

• Install shower walls over a complete waterproofing system. Ceramic tile and grout do not replace waterproofing.

• Use the score-and-snap method or wet-cutting equipment appropriate for glazed ceramic. Avoid dry-cutting with power tools because it can generate harmful airborne silica dust.

• Use a fine diamond blade and cut slowly around the pointed ends to reduce chipping.

• Provide perimeter and movement joints according to TCNA EJ171 and applicable construction requirements.

• Order approximately 10–15% additional material for cuts, high-variation blending, breakage, and future repairs. Directional or complex layouts may require more.

Coordinating Trim

MSI offers complementary Renzo Dove finishing pieces:

• Renzo Dove 3" x 12" Bullnose: SKU NRENDOV3X12BN

• Renzo Dove 0.6" x 12" Quarter Round: SKU NRENDOV0.6X12QTR

Confirm trim availability and color compatibility before installation. Purchase coordinating pieces together whenever possible because production lots may vary.

Care and Maintenance

• Clean with warm water and a neutral-pH ceramic tile cleaner.

• Use a soft microfiber cloth, sponge, or non-abrasive brush.

• Avoid steel wool, abrasive powders, and aggressive scrubbing pads that could scratch or dull the glossy glaze.

• Wipe cooking oils, cosmetics, soap residue, and strongly colored spills promptly.

• Rinse away cleaner residue to preserve the reflective finish.

• The glazed ceramic surface normally does not require sealing. Cement-based grout may require sealing according to its manufacturer’s instructions.

• Periodically inspect shower installations for damaged grout, sealant, or movement joints.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Renzo Dove gray or white?

MSI describes Dove as a soft creamy white and places it in the White-Cool color category. It should not be marketed as a mid-tone gray tile.

Is this a mesh-mounted mosaic?

No. The 2.5" x 13" pickets are individually installed ceramic field tiles rather than small pieces attached to mesh sheets.

Why do the tiles vary in color and texture?

MSI classifies the product as high variation. Differences in glaze tone, reflectivity, and surface movement create its handcrafted appearance and are intentional.

Can Renzo Dove Picket be installed on a floor?

No. MSI approves it for residential and commercial interior walls but not for flooring.

Can it be installed on shower walls?

Yes, as an interior wall application when installed over a properly constructed waterproofing system. It should not be used on shower floors or continuously submerged surfaces.

Can it be used outdoors?

No. MSI does not approve this product for exterior installations.

Does the glossy ceramic require sealing?

The glazed tile surface normally does not require sealing. Cement-based grout may require sealing according to the grout manufacturer’s instructions.

How much does one carton cover?

One carton contains 62 individual tiles and covers approximately 12.21 square feet.

Which coordinating trim pieces are available?

MSI offers a matching Renzo Dove 3" x 12" bullnose and a 0.6" x 12" quarter-round trim.