The rise and fall of the sea that occurs with the movements of the moon and the sun are emulated in these handcrafted ceramic tiles.
(Moonstone glaze color may show shade variation between batches)
(Cape Pearl, Pacific and Olympia glazes contain multiple color variations between pieces)
Coverage 9.733 Pieces per SF Tile Size(mm) 98 x 98 Tile Thickness(mm) 8 Mounting Loose Pieces
Poor, Spa or Water FeatureApplications Suitable Interior Wall/Backflash Yes Fireplace/Cooktop surround Yes* Shower wall Yes Steam show Yes** Exterior wall Yes
(fully submerge)Yes**
Floor Application
Interior Exterior Shower Yes▲ Yes▲ Steam shower Yes▲ No Light residential Yes No Residential No No
* Acceptable for limited and sporadic exposure near open flame or heat source, including fireplace wall/cooktop surround. Not recommended for placement inside a firebox.
** Metallic Glazes (Cape Pearl, Pacific and Olympia) are not recommended for installation in pools, spas, water features or steam showers. All other colors are acceptable.
▲ Kumamoto, Kushi and Moonstone ONLY, no other colors are acceptable.
Notes on Material
Shinju is a high temperature fired clay suitable for indoor and outdoor use on walls and low traffic residential floors, showers and steam showers. The metallic glazes in colors Cape Pearl, Olympia and Pacific are not suitable for submerged water applications.
Please review the Recommended Usage & Floor Applications charts before purchase, and see our Ceramic Installation Guidelines for further information.
Series overview
Shinju, which means “pearl” in Japanese, translates the shimmer of pearls, the ridges of oyster shells, the surrounding reefs, and the movement of the ocean into a handcrafted ceramic tile series. The effect is one of modern elegance with coastal inspiration and a nod to nature’s artistry.