Product Overview
Tuscan Calacatta Gold Jumbo Basketweave Mosaic combines classic Italian marble luxury with a bold, oversized weave pattern. Crafted from authentic Tuscan Calacatta Gold marble, each sheet features enlarged rectangular subway chips woven around square accent dots, highlighting the stone’s signature bright white background infused with rich gold, amber, and subtle warm gray veining.
The smooth, honed finish yields a refined, low-sheen satin appearance that enhances the natural luminescence of Calacatta marble. Mounted on flexible mesh backing sheets, this jumbo basketweave format scales up a traditional pattern—delivering grand visual proportion, timeless elegance, and reliable layout structure across high-end residential and commercial spaces.
Technical Specifications
| Technical Property |
Value / Specification |
Notes / Compliance |
| Material Type |
100% Authentic Italian Calacatta Gold Marble |
Premium Natural Stone |
| Pattern |
Jumbo Basketweave Mosaic |
Mesh-Backed Interlocking Sheet |
| Chip Dimensions |
Oversized Rectangular Bar & Square Dot |
Scaled-Up Classic Basketweave |
| Sheet Dimensions |
Approx. 12" x 12" (1 sq. ft.) 2x4 Chip Size |
Mesh-Mounted Sheet |
| Thickness |
Approx. 3/8 in. (9.5 mm) |
Dimensional Natural Stone |
| Surface Finish |
Honed, Polished |
Smooth, Low-Gloss Satin |
| Color Profile |
Warm White with Gold, Honey, & Gray Veining |
High Natural Shade Variation (V3) |
| Edge Detail |
Straight Cut |
Designed for Grouted Joint Layout |
| Recommended Applications |
Interior Floors & Walls, Backsplashes, Shower Areas* |
Dry & Wet Interior Locations |
*For wet-area or shower installations, confirm site-specific waterproofing guidelines and natural stone setting requirements prior to ordering.
Recommended Applications
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Primary Bathroom & Shower Floors: The enlarged basketweave layout creates a refined floor grid where frequent grout joints add natural underfoot traction in wet areas.
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Kitchen Backsplashes & Accent Walls: Brings warm metallic gold veining and classic architectural texture behind ranges, vanity mirrors, or feature walls.
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Entryways & Foyer Floors: Dense natural marble provides an opulent, long-lasting surface for entry halls, mudrooms, and luxury powder rooms.
Installation & Handling Guidelines
⚠️ IMPORTANT: NATURAL MARBLE PRE-SEALING & MORTAR PROTOCOL
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Pre-Sealing Essential: Calacatta Gold is a porous natural marble. Apply a high-quality penetrating natural stone sealer to the tile sheets prior to grouting to protect against grout haze and pigment absorption.
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Pure White Thin-Set Mortar Required: Always set Calacatta marble using a high-performance, polymer-modified pure white thin-set mortar (ANSI A118.4). Gray or dark mortars will bleed through translucent light marble and permanently discolor the stone.
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Dry Laying & Color Blending: Calacatta Gold naturally features varying degrees of golden and gray veining across tiles. Inspect and dry-lay sheets from multiple boxes before setting to achieve an even, balanced distribution of shade and veining.
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Wet-Area Waterproofing: Shower applications require an approved, code-compliant waterproofing system beneath the tile. Stone, mortar, grout, and sealers do not replace the underlying waterproof membrane.
Care & Maintenance
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Routine Cleaning: Clean regularly with warm water and a pH-neutral stone cleaner. Avoid vinegar, bleach, ammonia, or acidic bathroom cleaners, which will etch marble surfaces.
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Periodic Resealing: Reapply a quality penetrating sealer every 1 to 2 years (or as needed in heavy water-exposure areas) to maintain stain and water protection.
Design Profile
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Aesthetic Inspiration: Tuscan Villa, Italian Modernism, Classic Luxury Spa, Modern European Elegance.
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Visual Advantage: The enlarged "jumbo" proportion modernizes a traditional pattern, giving small and large rooms alike an expansive, high-end stone carpet appearance.
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Complementary Finishes: Unlacquered brass and champagne bronze hardware, warm natural white oak millwork, polished nickel fixtures, and creamy quartz or marble slab counters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Calacatta Gold marble require sealing?
Yes. Being a natural marble, Calacatta Gold is porous and must be sealed with a penetrating sealer to guard against liquid staining, oils, and soap scum buildup.
Can this jumbo basketweave mosaic be used on shower floors?
Yes. Honed marble basketweave mosaics are widely used on shower floors when installed over a properly sloped, waterproofed substrate using white thin-set mortar and appropriate sealers.
Why does Calacatta Gold tile vary in color from sheet to sheet?
Calacatta Gold is quarried natural stone. Variations in background whiteness, golden undertones, and gray veining are natural characteristics that make each installation unique.
