Ceratec Hexacotta Marmara Glossy Glass Mosaic 1" x 1"

Glass mosaic catches light in a way flat tile cannot, which is why it ends up on backsplashes, niches and shower feature walls.

In simple terms: Hexacotta Marmara is a 1x1 glass mosaic for dry floors and walls.

It is the glossy finish in Marmara from the Ceratec Hexacotta range.

Each sheet measures 11.4" x 11.85", with 1" x 1" pieces. It is 4.6 mm thick. The spec sheet lists a wet DCOF slip reading above 0.42, an R11 slip rating and water absorption of 0%. It is rated for residential use. It is frost resistant. Shade variation is V3, moderate. It is made in Spain. Glass reflects light and wipes clean. This one is listed for floors as well as walls, so it can take light foot traffic.

It suits backsplashes, feature walls and shower walls. Pick it as the feature, and run a plain field tile around it.

Each sheet covers 0.93 sq ft, so a 30 sq ft kitchen backsplash takes 33 sheets, or 36 sheets with about 10% extra for cuts and spares. It is sold by the sheet, and a box holds 6 sheets. For every 100 sq ft, plan on 118 sheets with the 10% extra included.

It is listed for outdoor use, but we would not put this finish on a patio, steps or a pool deck. On a floor, keep the glossy face out of showers and away from entry doors where wet boots come in, because it gets slick when wet. It is rated for residential use, so keep it out of busy commercial floors.

In this size, Hexacotta also comes in Duna and Romana. For edges, Ceratec recommends a 1/4" trim profile.

Our own crews install it, so the people who measure the job are the people who answer for it. See Ceratec Hexacotta Marmara in person at our Mississauga showroom (700 Dundas St E, Unit 3-4, 905-277-2227) or our Barrie showroom (112 Saunders Rd, Units 1-4, 705-726-2272).