Calacatta Gold Skinny Strips 12x12 Polished/Honed 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 Italian Calacatta Aureo marble, featuring a bright white base with signature gold-and-gray veining that lends natural depth and visual interest.
• Finish: Offered in either Polished (high gloss, reflective) or Honed (matte, softer, more subdued) finishes.
• Size(s) Available: Mesh-mounted sheet of 12″ × 12″ per piece (nominal) covering about 1 sq ft per sheet.
• Thickness: Not explicitly specified in the listing. Standard mosaic marble thickness often falls in the ~3/8″ (≈10 mm) range, but you may want to confirm with the supplier.
• Application Ideas: Excellent for accent backsplashes, feature wall panels, decorative borders, shower walls, and vertical surfaces where a linear texture can add elegance without overwhelming a space.
• Style: Skinny Strips, linear mosaic, marble texture, refined details, polished or honed finish, light & shadow play.

Key Features

• Linear Strip Texture: The long, narrow strips create a subtle directional pattern that can elongate walls or add quiet movement to surfaces.
• Finish Flexibility: Choice between Polished and Honed finishes lets you control how much light reflection or tactile softness you want.
• Matching Collection Aesthetic: Seamlessly pairs with other pieces in the Calacatta Aureo line—both in veining/color and material quality.

Care & Maintenance

• Installation Tips: Dry-lay the sheets first to ensure the strip orientation is consistent and the veining flows in a pleasing way. Use a white or light colored thin-set/mortar to avoid color shifts. Keep grout joints minimal (≈1/16″) to maintain clean lines of the skinny strips.
• Sealing: Apply a penetrating stone sealer before grouting; after installation and grout cure, seal again to safeguard against moisture absorption and staining.
• Cleaning: Use pH-neutral, non-abrasive cleaners with soft cloths. Avoid acidic or abrasive cleaners and scouring pads which may scratch or etch the marble surface.
• Natural Variation: Expect natural variation in veining, tone, and texture from sheet to sheet—this is part of the marble’s character. Inspect your sheets before installing for visual harmony across the installation.

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.