Flat ceramic field tiles in an elongated rectangular shape can be installed in variety of patterns including brick, stacked, or herringbone to provide architectural dimension opportunities for your design. Specialized, centuries-old glazing and firing techniques are reinterpreted for today’s design aesthetic to create vibrant pearlized colors with an exquisite luster. The hand-crafted tiles are available in all 10 Ka-nū glazes, and 6 select color blends.
** Double-fire colors and color blends have a beautiful, glass-like luster with amazingly vibrant hues that must be seen in person to fully appreciate.
(Color note: River Rock may show shade variation between batches.)
Coverage 9.677 Pieces per SF Tile Size(mm) 40 x 240 Tile Thickness(mm) 8 Mounting Loose Pieces
Poor, Spa or Water FeatureApplications Suitable Interior Wall/Backsplash 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.
** ONLY Single Fired colors (River Rock, Sail, Sand Bar and Light House Blend) are acceptable for installation in pools, spas, water features and light residential floors; NO other colors are acceptable.
Notes on Material
Important note on material: Ka-nu Ceramic Tile is a high fired clay that incorporates high-luster glazes with unique installation and application attributes.
Please review the Recommended Usage & Floor Applications charts before purchase, and see our Ceramic Installation Guidelines for further information.
Series overview
- Handcrafted Japanese Ceramic
- Specialized, centuries-old glazing and firing techniques reinterpreted for today’s design aesthetic
- Diverse selection of vibrant, lustrous hues and color blends
- Architecturally dimensional surfaces
- 4 Sizes/ 10 Colors / 6 Color Blends
Japanese for canoe, our Ka-nū ceramic tile series is inspired by these colorful, streamlined vessels. Artisans implement a specialized glazing process to create vibrant, pearlized colors with an exquisite luster. The diverse selection of hues and color blends are available on a selection of architecturally dimensional patterns.
Explore more of the Ka-nū series, and visit various spaces using these tiles in our Inspiration Gallery.