Crema Marfil Hexagon 3" Tumbled Mosaic

Bring homely warmth to your space with the Crema Marfil Marble Hexagon 3” Tumbled Mosaic. The Spanish Crema Marfil marble is tumbled with a weather-beaten, soft edge finish that complements the stone's inherent charm.

With splendid tonal variations of beige and gold, this 3-inch hex mosaic is ideal for vintage styled places. It can be used for backsplashes, shower floors, restroom walls, or even for framing a fireplace. Besides adding non-slip texture, the tumbled finish gives a soft, relaxed version of stone styling that works well with rustic, farmhouse, or Mediterranean inspired designs.

• Tile Shape:  3” hexagon
  
• Finish:  Tumbled
  
• Material:  Natural Crema Marfil Marble
  
• Ideal For:  Shower floors, backsplashes, bathroom walls, fireplace accents, niche insets
  

Bring your surface design to life with the timeless elegance of marble and the cozy appeal of tumbled stone—a perfect match of style and substance. No matter if it is for covering a feature wall or a small nook, this mosaic provides a blend of natural elegance, soft geometry and grace with every piece.

MATERIAL INSPECTION

Our stones are natural products. For this reason, there will be naturally occurring variations in the color, pattern, texture, and veining that may differ from what was pictured. Before you begin installation, please inspect the goods for any damage or defects such as chipped edges, broken pieces. We cannot make any adjustments or provide service after the installation has begun.

INSTALLATION

We recommend that you dry-fit your pattern first. Think about the cuts in advance and visualize the installation. Make sure that you practice laying out the pattern. This will also help you plan out the placement of the pieces, which is especially helpful with tiles that have a lot of variation.

To avoid affecting the color of the tile, we highly recommend using white thinset mortar. For faster installation, use a rapid curing thinset mortar.

• Apply as much adhesive as can be covered within 10-15 minutes.
• Grout joint should be a minimum of 1/16” and not butt set.
• Use a 3/16" or 1/4" square notch trowel when installing our marble material
• Prior to fixing the tiles in the mortar bed, use the flat side of the trowel prior to smooth down the ridges. 

GROUTING

• For all-natural stone, we suggest using non-sanded grout in order to prevent scratching.
• Before grouting, test an area to make sure the stone surface will not scratch.
• Grout joints should be packed full. Do not leave pits or voids.
• Clean excess grout as you work. Do not let it harden completely.
• Never use acids to clean grout haze.
• Use a damp sponge for the final cleaning and to smooth out the grout joints.
• We highly recommend applying grout release prior to grouting the tile to facilitate cleaning and for protection against staining from contrasting color grouts.

SEAL

After the stone is installed and grouted, seal the stone with an appropriate high-quality breathable stone sealer. This will minimize the potential for water absorption, efflorescence, and staining. If needed, a color enhancer may be applied to bring out the true color of the stone at any time after grouting. You may choose to reseal the tile when the stone gets darker or as needed.

CUTTING

For the best results, use a wet-saw with a new, continuous rim diamond blade designed to cut marble. Do not use “turbo” or other notched blades designed for use with porcelain or ceramic: such teeth can result in a coarse cut, leading to a heavily chipped edge.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

For normal care and maintenance of stone tiles, clean stone surfaces with a few drops of neutral cleaner, stone soap, or a mild liquid dishwashing detergent and warm water. Rinse the surface thoroughly after washing with the soap solution and dry with a soft cloth. To avoid leaving a film or causing streaks, avoid using too much cleaner or soap. When cleaning marble or limestone, do not use products that contain lemon, vinegar, or other acids. Do not use any abrasive cleaners.