🏛️ THE DESIGN IDENTITY

• The Archetype: The Precision Obsidian Keystone for seamless 3-way dark ceramic and pool transitions.

• The Contrast: Unlike sharp 45-degree miter cuts, exposed clay backing, or industrial metal corner caps, the Sora Black Galaxy Beak (outside corner) delivers a smooth, rounded 3-way corner resolution with handcrafted reactive glaze continuity.

• Design Aesthetics: The premier corner detail for Moody Contemporary, Japandi Dark Sanctuary, Luxury Resort Pool & Spa, and Artisan Industrial wet environments.

• The Mineral Field: Matches the Sora Black Galaxy collection precisely—blending deep obsidian, charcoal black, shimmering electric-blue currents, and warm copper-gold glaze pooling.

• The Visual Flow: The compact 1" x 1" curved corner beak bridges two intersecting bead trim runs at 90-degree outside corners, creating a continuous, rounded porcelain edge.

🏷️ PRODUCT TITLE

Sora Series: 1" x 1" Black Galaxy Semi-Gloss Porcelain Beak Outside Corner Tile

📝 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Achieve a flawless, professional finish on 3-way outside corners with the 1" x 1" Sora Black Galaxy Semi-Gloss Porcelain Beak Corner Tile. Specially engineered to pair directly with Sora 1x6 bead trim moldings, this specialized "beak" (or corner cap) piece resolves complex outside corner intersections where two linear bead trims meet at a 90-degree angle.

Coated in the signature Sora Black Galaxy reactive glaze, each 1x1 piece displays dramatic cosmic depth, blending deep obsidian with subtle electric-blue and copper mineral undertones. Its soft, rounded profile caps off sharp edges on pool waterline steps, shower niches, half-wall wainscoting, and window sills. Fully impervious to moisture, pool chemicals, and frost, this porcelain beak is an indispensable finishing piece for luxury pool waterlines, walk-in showers, and artisan tile installations.

✨ KEY FEATURES

• Pre-Formed 3-Way Outside Corner: Eliminates complex 3-way miter cuts and sharp tile edges at intersecting border corners.

• Artisan Reactive Glaze: Matches the Sora Black Galaxy collection with rich charcoal-obsidian color movement and light-reflecting glaze pooling.

• Seamless Trim Integration: Precision-molded to cap the ends of two 1" x 6" Sora bead trim moldings effortlessly.

• Impervious Porcelain Body: Absorbs less than 0.5% water, making it completely waterproof and frost-proof for pool waterlines and shower interiors.

• Soft Semi-Gloss Finish: Diffuses light with a satin-like luster while offering an easy-to-clean surface that resists water spots and pool chemical scale.

📊 SPECIFICATIONS

🛠️ INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

⚠️ CRITICAL WARNING: CORNER PLACEMENT & MORTAR SELECTION

• Corner-First Setting: When tiling outside corners, set the 1x1 beak corner piece first to establish the apex, then align your horizontal and vertical 1x6 bead trim runs directly flush to the beak.

• Pool & Wet Area Thinset: For submerged pool waterlines and wet shower surrounds, use a LATICRETE® or MAPEI® Premium Polymer-Modified Mortar (gray thinset works well behind dark glaze) to secure these trim pieces firmly without hollow voids.

Manufacturer Recommendations

• Recommended Grout: Pair with a high-performance epoxy or cementitious grout in "Charcoal," "Dark Pewter," or "Midnight Black" to match adjacent bead trim grout joints.

• Grout Joint Width: Keep grout joints consistent with the 1/16" to 1/8" spacing used across the primary tile field.

• Dry-Fit Check: Dry-fit the beak corner piece together with adjacent 1x6 bead trims prior to applying mortar to guarantee a smooth, flush transition along all three planes.

💡 PRO INSTALLATION TIPS

1. Color-Matching Beaks: Because reactive glazes carry natural tone variations, select beak corner pieces that match the exact color density (dark obsidian vs. subtle blue-veined accents) of the intersecting 1x6 bead trims.

2. 100% Back-Butter Contact: Apply thinset directly to the back of each 1x1 beak piece (back-buttering) to eliminate air pockets behind vulnerable outside corner edges.

3. Tape Support: Secure the beak corner and adjacent bead trims with low-tack painter's tape while setting to keep the corner junction perfectly tight while the mortar cures.

💬 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: What is a tile "beak" and where is it used?

A: A tile beak is a small, curved corner piece used to terminate two intersecting quarter-round or bead trims at an outside 90-degree 3-way corner (such as the outer corner of a shower niche, window ledge, or pool step edge).

Q: Can this Sora Black Galaxy beak be used along swimming pool waterlines?

A: Yes, absolutely. Made of dense, high-fired porcelain, it is completely waterproof, frost-proof, and resistant to chlorine, salt water, and pool maintenance chemicals.

Q: How many beak corner tiles do I need to order?

A: Count the total number of outside 90-degree 3-way corner points in your project (for example, a standard recessed shower niche or pool step edge typically requires 4 corner beaks). Order 1 or 2 extra pieces for job-site flexibility.