Product Overview

Elysium Popeyes Calacatta Honed Marble Mosaic Tile combines premium Italian Calacatta Gold marble with crystalline Greek Thassos White marble in a distinctive geometric lattice pattern. Octagonal pieces interlock with large and small square accents, creating an orderly composition with the character of a custom stone floor.

Calacatta Gold introduces warm gold, amber, and soft-gray veining, while Thassos White contributes a clean, luminous background. The honed finish gently diffuses light and gives the natural stone a smooth, refined appearance without the strong reflection of polished marble.

With an actual sheet size of approximately 10" × 10", this mosaic is ideal for kitchen backsplashes, bathroom floors, shower walls, shower floors, vanity surrounds, niches, and decorative interior features.

Technical Specifications

Recommended Applications

• Kitchen Backsplashes: Creates an elegant patterned surface behind ranges, sinks, and countertop areas.

• Bathroom Floors: The honed marble and detailed mosaic pattern bring traditional stone character to primary bathrooms and powder rooms.

• Shower Floors: Elysium lists the mosaic for shower-floor installations. Confirm project-specific slip-resistance requirements with the installer because no published DCOF value is provided.

• Shower Walls and Niches: Suitable over a complete waterproofing system using white setting material approved for natural marble.

• Vanity Surrounds: The Calacatta Gold and Thassos White combination complements white, cream, gray, and natural-wood cabinetry.

• Decorative Features: Ideal for fireplace surrounds, framed wall panels, entry features, and hospitality interiors away from direct high heat.

Installation and Handling Guidelines

IMPORTANT: WHITE MARBLE INSTALLATION

This mosaic contains light-colored and potentially translucent natural marble. White setting material, complete mortar coverage, sealing, and careful grout selection are essential.

• Use White Mortar: Install with a premium white polymer-modified natural-stone mortar meeting ANSI A118.4 or A118.15. Gray mortar may create discoloration or visible shadowing through the white marble.

• Inspect Before Installation: Dry-lay several sheets and examine them under the project’s permanent lighting. Differences in veining, tone, and mineral markings are inherent characteristics of natural marble.

• Blend the Sheets: Mix material from multiple cartons to distribute strongly veined and quieter pieces evenly throughout the installation.

• Check Sheet Alignment: Adjust individual pieces along the sheet edges as necessary to prevent visible seams or grid lines.

• Mortar Coverage: Directionally trowel the mortar and flatten the ridges before setting the mosaic. Obtain at least 95% coverage in showers and other wet installations.

• Pre-Sealing: Apply a penetrating sealer approved for honed marble before grouting. Test the sealer on spare material first to confirm that it does not alter the color.

• Grout Selection: Use unsanded grout or fine-aggregate grout specifically approved for honed natural marble. Always test the grout to ensure that it will not scratch or stain the stone.

• Grout Joint: Maintain the manufacturer-provided spacing within and between sheets. Avoid compressing sheets so tightly that the pattern becomes uneven.

• Wet-Area Preparation: Install shower applications over a complete waterproofing and drainage system. Sealing the marble does not waterproof the assembly.

• Movement Accommodation: Include perimeter and movement joints according to TCNA EJ171 and applicable construction requirements.

• Cutting: Wet-cut with a clean, continuous-rim diamond blade designed for marble. Follow appropriate crystalline-silica safety procedures.

• Order Allowance: Purchase approximately 10–15% additional material for cuts, shade blending, breakage, and future repairs.

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, which may etch or discolor the stone.

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

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

• Reseal periodically based on exposure, use, and the sealer manufacturer’s instructions.

• Do not apply waxes or topical coatings that may create a slippery surface or trap moisture.

Design Profile

• Aesthetic Inspiration: Neoclassical, modern traditional, European luxury, Art Deco, transitional, and refined farmhouse.

• Color Character: Crystalline white and creamy Calacatta tones with warm gold, amber, and soft-gray veining.

• Pattern Character: Interlocking octagons punctuated by large and small square inserts.

• Visual Advantage: The structured geometry provides decorative detail while the honed finish maintains a calm, understated appearance.

• Complementary Materials: White oak, walnut, creamy quartz, Calacatta countertops, limewash walls, and natural plaster.

• Complementary Metals: Champagne bronze, unlacquered brass, polished nickel, brushed nickel, and antique gold.

• Suggested Grout Colors: Warm white produces a unified appearance, while pale gray gives the geometric pattern additional definition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the sheet 10" × 10" or 12" × 12"?

The actual sheet is approximately 10" × 10" and covers about 0.69–0.70 sq. ft. Elysium currently places the same M4960 item in its nominal 12" × 12" mosaic category.

What types of marble are used?

The pattern combines Italian Calacatta Gold marble with Greek Thassos White marble.

Is Popeyes Calacatta polished?

No. It has a smooth honed finish with a soft, low-sheen appearance.

Does the marble require sealing?

Yes. Apply a penetrating natural-stone sealer before grouting and reseal periodically according to the installation environment.

Can this mosaic be installed on a shower floor?

Elysium lists it for shower floors. However, no published DCOF value is available, so the installer should confirm suitability for the particular shower and applicable slip-resistance requirements.

Can it be used outdoors?

Elysium identifies this mosaic for interior installations. Exterior use is not recommended without written manufacturer approval.

Will every sheet look identical?

No. Natural differences in veining, background color, mineral deposits, and gold coloration should be expected. Blend sheets from several cartons before installation.