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Zen Tahitian Black Sand Flat Pebble Polished Mosaic
Item 5001-0235-0
Covers 5.0 sq ft per case · 5 sheets · $16.40 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.
25 cases (125 sq ft) in stock at our Louisville showroom, ready for pickup
1208 more cases (6040 sq ft) ship from the manufacturer's warehouse
6041 sheets (6041 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 Zen Pebble Tahitian Black Sand
Zen Tahitian Black Sand is a Flat Pebble polished pebble mosaic on a 12 x 12 in sheet.
Highlights
- Look: Natural Stone
- Finish: Polished
- Coverage: 1 sq ft per sheet; 5 sheets per case
Good to know
- Seal before and after grouting and reseal as needed.
- Natural stone: every piece is unique; expect variation in color and veining.
- Order one sheet first to check the color.
Questions
Where can I use Zen Tahitian Black Flat Pebble Polished Mosaic?
It is commonly used for shower floors, bathroom floors, backsplashes, and accent walls, depending on slip rating, substrate, and installation guidelines.
Is polished pebble stone pebble tile good for bathrooms?
Yes, natural stone and pebble mosaics can work in bathrooms, but they usually need proper sealing and maintenance.
Does Zen Tahitian Black Flat Pebble Polished Mosaic need sealing?
Natural stone or pebble surfaces often need sealing before and after installation to help resist stains and moisture.
What grout color works best with black tile?
Use matching grout for a seamless look or contrasting grout to highlight the pattern; always test a small area first.
