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6 in. Travertino Instrata La Marca Hexagon Honed Glazed Porcelain Mosaic Tile
Item 4501-0337-2
which finish?
Polished is glossy and reflective. It shows the most veining and light, and is slicker when wet, so check the slip rating (DCOF) before using it on a bathroom or shower floor.
Honed is smooth and matte. Softer, more natural look, more traction when wet, and it hides water spots and footprints.
Same tile body and color, only the surface differs. Not every size is made in both finishes; a dashed size below is made in the other finish only.
Covers 7.97 sq ft per case · 10 sheets · $14.31 per sheet
Contractors, multi-room jobs and full-house orders usually get a better price than the website shows.
Tell us the rooms and the square footage and a Louisville tile specialist will send you a quote, often the same day.
11 cases (88 sq ft) ship from the manufacturer's warehouse
48 sheets (38 sq ft) in stock at our Louisville showroom, ready for pickup
111 more sheets (88 sq ft) ship from the manufacturer's warehouse
Everything you need to install it
Suggested for this tile: profile height 3/8 inch for its thickness, trowel and mortar for its size, spacers for its edge. Quantities are estimates from your area; your installer has the final say.
Install materials ship separately from our Louisville, KY warehouse and carry their own shipping rate at checkout. Pick up in store to avoid it.
Specifications
Size & packaging
Details
Performance & ratings
What these ratings mean, in plain English
- Water absorption
- How much water the tile soaks up. Under 0.5% means almost none, which is why porcelain is safe in showers, outdoors and in freezing weather. Natural stone soaks up more, so it is sealed.
- Frost resistance
- Can it freeze without cracking? "Frost resistant" means yes, so it can go outside through a Kentucky winter.
- Slip resistance (DCOF)
- How grippy the surface is underfoot. Floors that get wet need 0.42 or more, measured wet. "Dry" means it was only rated for dry floors, so keep it to dry rooms and walls. The letters are the areas it is approved for: ID dry indoor floors, IW indoor floors that get wet, IW+ showers, steam rooms and pool decks, EW outdoor wet areas, O/G around oil and grease.
- Scratch hardness (MOHS)
- How hard the surface is on a 1 to 10 scale (10 is diamond). 5 or more shrugs off sand, grit and furniture legs; 7 or more is best for busy entries.
- PEI wear rating
- How well the glaze resists wearing through, 0 to 5. 1 and 2 are for walls, 3 is fine for any room in a home, 4 and 5 are for stores and heavy traffic.
- Breaking strength
- How much force a tile takes before it snaps. Floor tile needs at least 250 lbf; higher is tougher.
- Chemical and stain resistance
- How it stands up to cleaners and spills. Class A is the best (no mark left); Class B shows a faint mark only after the harshest chemicals.
- Thermal shock and crazing
- Pass means sudden hot-to-cold changes did not crack the glaze or leave hairline lines in it.
- Shade variation
- How much the pieces differ from one another. V1 all alike, V2 slight, V3 noticeable, V4 very different. Marble looks are usually V2 to V4, so pull tiles from several cases as you lay them.
- GREENGUARD
- Certified for low chemical emissions into indoor air, as listed by the manufacturer.
Installation & use
About La Marca Travertino Instrata
Travertino Instrata La Marca Hexagon Honed Glazed Porcelain Mosaic tile is an efficient way to decorate your interiors with a hint of a modern approach. La Marca's hexagon marble tile offers a versatile design that can be used in any room or space. The delicate designs are impeccably executed on glazed porcelain, which mimics the natural look and feel of stone while being significantly lighter weight than standard hardstone options with similar features like size availability for different projects. In addition, it will never put your project over budget. The design of this hexagon tile is both beautiful and simple. The white specks give it an ethereal quality while still being able to speak with any style because you can use less-island accents or add different colors for more flair if desired. La Marca's Honed Glazed Porcelain Mosaic Tiles have everything needed to create an elegant space without compromising on the timeless grace that natural marble provides. In addition, this 6-inch tile is highly efficient as it can be placed in wet locations such as bathrooms. Plus, they are scratch-resistant.
Questions
Where can I use 6 in. Travertino instrata La Marca Hexagon Honed Glazed Porcelain Mosaic Tile?
It is commonly used for shower floors, bathroom floors, backsplashes, and accent walls, depending on slip rating, substrate, and installation guidelines.
Is 6 in. honed porcelain tile good for bathrooms?
Yes, porcelain is a durable, water-resistant choice for bathroom and kitchen surfaces when installed correctly.
Does 6 in. Travertino instrata La Marca Hexagon Honed Glazed Porcelain Mosaic Tile need sealing?
The tile surface usually does not need sealing, but grout should be sealed if recommended by the grout manufacturer.
What grout color works best with hexagon tile?
Use matching grout for a seamless look or contrasting grout to highlight the pattern; always test a small area first.
