Calacatta Aureo Hexagon 12x12 Polished/Honed Marble Mosaic Tile

The Calacatta Aureo Collection embodies luxury and sophistication, showcasing the timeless beauty of premium Italian marble. Featuring a luminous white background with striking gold and grey veining, this collection adds depth, warmth, and opulence to any space. Whether used for walls, floors, countertops, or feature areas, Calacatta Aureo elevates interiors with its refined elegance and enduring appeal.

Description

• Material: Premium Calacatta Aureo marble from Italy, celebrated for its bright white background and distinctive gold-gray veining—an iconic sign of luxury. 
• Finish: Offered in two beautiful finishes—Polished for a high-gloss sheen that reflects light, or Honed for a more subdued, matte, and sophisticated touch.
• Size Available: 12″ × 12″ mesh-mounted sheet (approximately 0.9–1 sq ft per sheet) —easy to install and visually cohesive. 
• Thickness: Approximately 3/8″ (~10 mm), providing a robust, stone-grade profile suitable for both vertical and horizontal applications.
• Application Ideas: Perfect for backsplashes, accent walls, shower surrounds, and tasteful flooring details—especially in luxury residential and commercial settings. 
• Style: Hexagonal mosaic, marble geometry, architectural pattern, premium veining, elegant texture.

Key Features

• Distinguished Hexagon Layout: The six-sided shape adds refined visual interest without overpowering, ideal for creating both subtle and striking focal points.
• Iconic Calacatta Patterning: Featuring bold gold and gray veins that enhance depth, movement, and luxury impact in your space.
• Simplified Installation: Pre-mounted on mesh, ensuring consistent layout and grout spacing for a seamless finish.

Care & Maintenance

• Installation Tips: Dry-fit the sheets first to ensure pattern consistency. Use white thin-set mortar to maintain the clarity of the veining, and maintain tight, clean grout lines (~1/16″).
• Sealing: Use a breathable stone sealer before grouting and again afterward to protect the marble from moisture, grime, and another day of beauty.
• Cleaning: Clean regularly with pH-neutral, non-abrasive cleaners and a soft cloth. Avoid acidic or abrasive chemicals that could mar the surface.
• Natural Variation: Expect unique variations in veining and color—these differences enhance the tile’s character and visual appeal. Inspect each mesh sheet before installing.

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.