Product Overview

Fujiwa Titan Sapphire 6" x 6" Glossy Glazed Porcelain Pool Tile brings deep aquatic color and crystal-inspired movement to pools, spas, fountains, and decorative wet-area walls. Part of Fujiwa’s Titan 600 Deco Series, Sapphire features layered cobalt, royal blue, indigo, and softly mottled highlights that become especially dynamic beside moving water.

Its smooth, glossy glaze reflects sunlight and underwater illumination, giving the surface a rich, dimensional appearance. Intentional differences in color and pattern between tiles create a naturally varied installation rather than a flat, repetitive field.

The traditional 6" square format is ideal for pool waterlines, raised spa walls, fountains, spillways, and other architectural water features. It coordinates with the smaller Titan 300 mosaic format for projects requiring multiple scales.

Technical Specifications

Packaging terminology can vary between distributors because the 6" pieces may be supplied as a larger mounted assembly. Confirm the current carton label and actual sheet configuration before entering inventory or coverage information.

Recommended Applications

• Swimming-Pool Waterlines: Creates a saturated blue border that visually connects the pool structure with the surrounding water.

• Raised Spa Walls: Adds reflective color to spa exteriors, spillover walls, and adjoining waterline surfaces.

• Fountains and Water Features: The glossy crystal-inspired glaze becomes more dimensional beside flowing or illuminated water.

• Pool Accent Walls: Suitable for decorative vertical features and appropriately constructed submerged walls.

• Bathroom and Shower Walls: Can be installed on shower walls, tub surrounds, vanity walls, and decorative bathroom features.

• Kitchen and Bar Backsplashes: Brings strong cobalt-blue color to interior accent walls and beverage areas.

• Waterfalls and Spillways: Suitable for the tiled surfaces surrounding an approved spillway or waterfall assembly.

A published DCOF or wet-barefoot slip rating was not located. Do not advertise this glossy tile for pool decks, steps, sun shelves, shower floors, or other walking surfaces without project-specific approval.

Installation & Handling Guidelines

⚠️ IMPORTANT: SUBMERGED TILE INSTALLATION

Pool tile is part of a complete submerged assembly. The waterproofing, mortar, grout, movement joints, curing procedure, and water chemistry must be compatible with continuous water exposure.

• Inspect and Blend: Dry-lay material from several sheets or cartons before installation. Distribute lighter, darker, and more heavily patterned pieces throughout the surface.

• Waterproofing: Install over a properly prepared pool or wet-area substrate using a complete waterproofing system approved for submerged tile installations.

• Mortar Selection: Use a premium polymer-modified mortar meeting ANSI A118.4 or A118.15 and specifically approved for porcelain tile in submerged applications.

• Mortar Coverage: Obtain at least 95% mortar contact with fully supported edges and corners. Remove and reset any tile that does not achieve adequate coverage.

• Mortar Color: Follow the setting-system manufacturer’s requirements. Build a mockup if the mortar color could influence the appearance of the installation.

• Grout Joint: Determine the joint width from the actual mounted spacing, tile calibration, pool-system requirements, and installer recommendations. Do not automatically specify a 1/4" joint.

• Grout Selection: Use a pool-rated cementitious or epoxy grout compatible with glazed porcelain and the selected waterproofing and mortar system.

• Movement Accommodation: Include perimeter, change-of-plane, and field movement joints according to TCNA EJ171 and applicable construction requirements.

• Curing: Allow the completed installation to cure for the full period required by the waterproofing, mortar, and grout manufacturers before filling the pool.

• Water Chemistry: Maintain balanced pool water to reduce scaling, staining, grout deterioration, and damage to the complete installation.

• Order Allowance: Add approximately 10–15% for cuts, pattern blending, installation waste, and future repairs.

Care & Maintenance

• Clean with a soft cloth, sponge, or nylon brush and a neutral-pH cleaner approved for glazed porcelain and swimming pools.

• Maintain properly balanced pool water according to pool-equipment and finish-system requirements.

• Remove waterline deposits before they become heavily established.

• Avoid metal scrapers, wire brushes, abrasive pads, and harsh chemicals that could scratch or dull the glossy glaze.

• Test specialty calcium or mineral-deposit removers on an inconspicuous area before widespread use.

• Inspect grout, movement joints, and adjoining waterproofed surfaces periodically for deterioration or moisture intrusion.

Design Profile

• Aesthetic: Contemporary aquatic, coastal modern, Mediterranean, resort-inspired, and tropical.

• Color Character: Saturated sapphire blue with cobalt, indigo, and lighter crystalline movement.

• Surface Character: Smooth, glossy, reflective, and intentionally varied.

• Visual Advantage: Water and directional lighting emphasize the glaze’s changing blue tones and crystal-like pattern.

• Complementary Materials: White limestone, light travertine, ivory porcelain pavers, pale concrete, and natural wood.

• Complementary Metals: Brushed stainless steel, polished chrome, marine-grade stainless steel, and matte black.

• Suggested Grout Colors: Medium blue creates a coordinated appearance; pale gray provides gentle definition; white produces stronger contrast.

Frequently Asked Questions

What collection does Sapphire belong to?

Sapphire is part of Fujiwa’s Titan 600 Deco Series, not a Flora or standalone Sapphire collection.

What is the correct product number?

The correct manufacturer code is TITAN-662.

Is this ceramic or porcelain?

It is glazed porcelain designed for pool and wet-area applications.

Is the tile glossy?

Yes. It has a smooth, glossy glazed surface with intentional variation between pieces.

Can it be installed at a pool waterline?

Yes. Pool waterlines are one of its primary applications when the tile is installed with a complete submerged-rated setting system.

Can it be installed fully submerged?

It is marketed for swimming pools and other wet applications. The installer must use waterproofing, mortar, grout, and movement-joint materials approved for continuous submersion.

Can it be used on pool steps or sun shelves?

A published DCOF or wet-barefoot slip rating was not located. Do not specify the glossy tile for walking surfaces without approval from the designer, installer, and applicable local authority.

Will every tile look exactly the same?

No. Intentional differences in shade and graphic placement create the collection’s water-like visual movement.

Is this sold as an individual 6" tile or a mounted sheet?

The visible pieces are nominal 6" squares, while current distributor records describe the product as a mesh-mounted assembly covering approximately 1.08 square feet. Verify the physical carton before configuring Shopify packaging.