{"product_id":"tuscan-calacatta-gold-1-x-1-7-8-rhomboid-marble-mosaic-tile","title":"Tuscan Calacatta Gold 1\" x 1-7\/8\" Rhomboid Marble Mosaic Tile","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuscan Calacatta Gold 1\" x 1-7\/8\" Rhomboid Marble Mosaic Tile\u003c\/strong\u003e transforms genuine Italian Calacatta Gold marble into a crisp, interlocking diamond pattern. Each sheet contains \u003cstrong\u003e120 precision-cut rhomboid chips arranged in a 10-by-12 formation\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a continuous geometric lattice across floors and walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tuscan selection features a warm, creamy-white field animated by gray, taupe, honey, amber, and occasional gold veining. Because the small rhomboid pieces are cut from natural marble, the veining breaks into subtle fragments across the sheet, giving every installation a distinctive balance of geometry and organic movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring exactly \u003cstrong\u003e12.17\" x 11.89\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, each mesh-mounted sheet covers \u003cstrong\u003e1.00 square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e. The mosaic is available in polished and honed finishes for backsplashes, bathroom floors, shower walls, shower pans, niches, fireplace surrounds, and decorative feature areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Property\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValue \/ Specification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes \/ Compliance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenuine Natural Marble\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalacatta Gold marble\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStone Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eItaly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCut and mesh-mounted in China\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelection \/ Colorway\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTuscan Calacatta Gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm white with gray and gold veining\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRhomboid \/ Diamond Mosaic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepeating geometric lattice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExact Sheet Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.17\" x 11.89\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot a nominal 12\" x 12\" square\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage per Sheet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.00 sq. ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold by mesh-mounted sheet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRhomboid Chip Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\" x 1-7\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElongated diamond pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChip Count\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 pieces per sheet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArranged 10 rows × 12 columns\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\/16\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Grout Joint\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 1\/16\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePredetermined by mesh mounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Finishes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolished or Honed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelect finish when ordering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCreamy White, Gray, Taupe, Honey and Gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural veining varies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade Variation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV4 – Substantial Variation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo two sheets are identical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Method\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlexible Mesh Backing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFacilitates pattern alignment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterior Floors and Walls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResidential and suitable commercial spaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShower-Wall Suitability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaterproof substrate required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShower-Floor Suitability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, Subject to Finish and Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHoned generally preferred\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSealing Requirement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRequired\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeal before grouting and periodically afterward\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exact-format specifications confirm a \u003cstrong\u003e12.17\" x 11.89\" sheet, 120 rhomboid chips, 5\/16-inch thickness, 1\/16-inch grout spacing, and one-square-foot coverage\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKitchen Backsplashes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creates an elegant geometric field behind countertops, sinks, ranges, and beverage stations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBathroom Floors:\u003c\/strong\u003e The compact rhomboid scale introduces pattern while preserving the natural variation of Italian marble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShower Floors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small chips conform to shower-pan slopes, while the numerous grout joints provide additional underfoot traction compared with large polished marble tiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShower and Tub-Surround Walls:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produces a continuous diamond lattice across wet-area feature walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVanity Backsplashes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds warm Italian marble character behind mirrors, sinks, and decorative fixtures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative Niches:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contrasts effectively with larger Calacatta Gold, Carrara, Thassos, or white porcelain field tiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFireplace Surrounds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for decorative fireplace facades outside the firebox and required heat-clearance zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEntryways and Feature Floors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creates a refined statement in protected residential and light-commercial areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFinish Selection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePolished\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReflective, glossy surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntensifies the marble’s gray, honey, and gold veining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmphasizes crystalline depth and color contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticularly effective on backsplashes and feature walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRequires additional caution on wet walking surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHoned\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth, low-sheen matte appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoftens dramatic veining and reduces glare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreates a quieter, more contemporary stone surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally preferred for bathroom and shower floors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay absorb sealer and stains more readily than polished marble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Handling Guidelines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT: USE PURE WHITE NATURAL-STONE MORTAR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGray setting mortar may shadow through the light marble and permanently alter its creamy-white background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare a Flat Substrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mosaic sheets follow the substrate closely. Correct ridges, depressions, and uneven waterproofing seams before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse White Polymer-Modified Thinset:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select a premium \u003cstrong\u003epure white mortar approved for natural marble\u003c\/strong\u003e and the intended substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWaterproof Wet Areas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Install shower floors and walls over a complete waterproofing assembly. Marble and grout are not waterproofing materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry-Lay Several Sheets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inspect and blend multiple sheets before setting to distribute gold-heavy, gray-veined, and quieter white sections evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVerify the Pattern Direction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rhomboids can create different visual movement depending on orientation. Establish the primary axis before spreading mortar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintain the 10-by-12 Structure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each full sheet contains 120 pieces arranged in ten rows by twelve columns. Preserve this spacing when connecting cut or partial sheets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspect for Sheet Lines:\u003c\/strong\u003e Match the spacing between neighboring sheets to the factory spacing within each sheet. Reposition individual rhomboids where necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePress Uniformly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a clean grout float or beating block to embed the mosaic evenly and minimize lippage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControl Mortar Squeeze-Through:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the correct mosaic trowel. Excess mortar can fill the narrow 1\/16-inch joints and interfere with grout depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Seal Before Grouting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a penetrating marble sealer before grouting to reduce pigment absorption and simplify grout cleanup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse Stone-Safe Grout:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose non-sanded grout or a fine-aggregate performance grout approved for polished or honed marble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWet-Cut Only:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a water-fed continuous-rim diamond blade designed for natural stone. Never dry-cut or dry-grind marble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrout Selection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright White:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keeps the installation luminous and minimizes contrast around the rhomboids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlabaster or Warm White:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complements the creamy field and honey-gold veining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrost or Light Gray:\u003c\/strong\u003e Defines the diamond lattice without overpowering the marble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarm Greige:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coordinates with taupe and smoky-gray mineral movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark grout should be tested before installation. Strong pigments can enter natural fissures or discolor the edges of light Calacatta Gold marble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoutine Cleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use warm water and a neutral-pH cleaner formulated for marble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid Acidic Products:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vinegar, citrus cleaners, bathroom descalers, and acidic grout treatments can etch the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid Abrasives:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not use steel wool, scouring powder, abrasive pads, or aggressive brushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClean Spills Promptly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove wine, coffee, cooking oil, cosmetics, tomato products, and citrus before they stain or etch the marble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReseal Periodically:\u003c\/strong\u003e Test the surface for absorption and reseal when water begins darkening the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtect Floor Installations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use walk-off mats and felt furniture protectors to reduce scratching from tracked grit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetain Spare Sheets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural veining and gold distribution vary significantly, making exact future lot matching difficult.\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 Inspiration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italian Modern, Art Deco, Tuscan Luxury, European Contemporary and Refined Transitional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor Character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creamy white with fragments of gray, taupe, amber, honey, and gold veining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeometric Advantage:\u003c\/strong\u003e The elongated rhomboid produces a more dynamic lattice than square or conventional diamond mosaics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisual Effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e Depending on viewing angle and grout contrast, the pattern can appear as diamonds, diagonal rows, or dimensional cube-like geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplementary Cabinetry:\u003c\/strong\u003e White oak, walnut, warm white, mushroom, charcoal, olive, and navy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplementary Countertops:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calacatta Gold, Taj Mahal quartzite, cream quartz, Carrara marble, and lightly veined warm-white surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplementary Fixtures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brushed brass, champagne bronze, polished nickel, chrome, and matte black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the exact sheet size?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach sheet measures \u003cstrong\u003e12.17\" x 11.89\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and covers exactly \u003cstrong\u003e1.00 square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many rhomboid chips are on one sheet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach sheet contains \u003cstrong\u003e120 chips\u003c\/strong\u003e, arranged in a \u003cstrong\u003e10-row by 12-column formation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the individual chip size?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach rhomboid measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1\" x 1-7\/8\"\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow thick is the mosaic?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mosaic is approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5\/16 inch thick\u003c\/strong\u003e, or about 8 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the marble genuinely Italian?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Calacatta Gold marble originates in Italy. This particular mosaic format is reported as cut and mesh-mounted in China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does “Tuscan” mean in the product name?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTuscan describes the warmer Calacatta Gold selection, emphasizing creamy white, honey, amber, taupe, and gold tones. It is a color-selection designation rather than a separate geological marble classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it available polished and honed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Polished provides a glossy, reflective finish, while honed offers a soft matte appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be installed on a shower floor?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, subject to the selected finish and local requirements. 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