Sample-Santa Monica White 4x12 Polished Ceramic Tile
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About The TileA delightful twist on classic subway tile, the Santa Monica White ceramic tile stuns with its wavy body, handmade look, and high polished finish. This 4x12 ceramic tile can lighten up any backsplash, or accent wall instantly with its crisp white color and subtle texture. With its reflective appearance, it will glisten in the sun. Pair with the Santa Monica White Bullnose for a perfectly dressed design.
- Made in Spain
- Glass-like Glossy Body with White Palette
- Unique Handmade Ceramic Tile
- Made for Residential and Commercial Wall Use
- Great for Kitchen, Backsplash, Bathroom, Shower
About The CollectionWelcome a new dimension of subway tile with the Santa Monica Collection. These Spanish-made ceramic tiles with their glass-like glossy bodies offer a distinct design touch. What’s more, they have a handmade look, making them the ultimate artisanal choice. Available in neutral colorways and deco formats. Matching bullnoses also available.
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Key Specs
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Colorway
White
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Commercial
Wall Only
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Finish
Polished
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Item Size
4" x 12"
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Material
Ceramic
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Residential
Wall Only
Details
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Available Sizes
4x12"
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Breaking Strength
> 600 N
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Chemical Resistant
Yes
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Coverage
.33 sq ft
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Location
Backsplash, Bathroom, Indoor, Kitchen, Shower
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Look
Handmade Look
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Made In
Spain
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Pattern Shape
Rectangle
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Pieces Per Box
33
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SKU
TLCFBLVWHITE4X12
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Sq Ft Per Box
10.76
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Stain Resistance
Yes
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Style
Classic, Coastal, Contemporary, Modern, Scandinavian, Spa, Transitional
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Sustainability
LEED
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Tile Thickness
6 mm
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Tile Use
Backsplash, Bathroom Wall, Kitchen Wall, Shower Wall, Wall Tile
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Water Absorption
> 10%
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Weight
28.9 lbs
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Recommended Grout
Dimensions
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Sample Size
3.9" x 11.95"
When installing ceramic or porcelain tiles or mosaics, make sure all your products, substrate, tile, thinset and grout are compatible with each other. Inspect all materials before use and getting started. Dry lay or do a mockup to confirm your layout, grout joint size and that the final look meets your expectations.
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General Notes
- All installations should refer to the most current TCNA manual. Tile Council of North America 864.464.8453 Home - The Tile Council of North America (tcnatile.com)
- All TileBar installation instructions are suggestions. Specific installation questions should be brought to a local tile professional.
- Follow directions on all materials, especially mixing quantities.
- Inspect all materials before using to make sure there are no defects. Installation is acceptance, material claims will not be entertained after install.
- Blending different boxes of tile is recommended before and during installation.
- Ensure proper Safety – PPE (ex: Gloves)
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Q: Does this come trim pieces?
A: do you mean are the trim pieces provided with this tile when you order, if so then no. However, corresponding bullnose pieces for trimming the edges are made for this series of tile, you simply need to add these required pieces to your order.A: Hi! This tile series has corresponding bullnose pieces. -
Q: How many pieces of tile make up a square foot? How many pieces of tile per box?
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Q: Do you have a bullnose tile to go with the Santa Monica white 4 x 12 ceramic tile?
A: Hi! Yes, The Santa Monica White 4x12 Bullnose is one of the options available. -
Q: Does it come in smaller tiles?
A: Hi! We do apologize but the Santa Monica collection only came in one size 4x12 -
Q: Can sanded grout be used with this tile? I ordered a year ago, surgery has kept me away from the project until now but I feel like I read someplace not to used sanded grout.
A: We suggest our Laticrete Permacolor Bright White Grout. -
Q: Is this bright white?
A: I would not consider it a bright white.A: Not exactly. If you refer to “bright white” as Cadmium White they are NOTA: Yes it is..A: yes -
Q: Is it glossy or matte?
A: This tile has a polished finish. -
Q: Do these tile need to seal after installing on the wall?
Want to use for shower wall.A: Yes, you should always seal ceramic tiles after installation and before you grout.A: These tiles would be fine in the shower. But you must seal the grout.A: We used these tiles for a shower wall as well. Other than grout we did not seal. They still look as beautiful as they did when first installed.A: The tile does not need to be sealed but you should seal the grout.A: Obviously they do! Every ceramic tile needs grouting! BUT honestly I wouldn’t recommend this particular design of tile in a shower stall as its extremely wavy surface could be difficult to keep clean. I used Santa Monica as a backsplash in my kitchen. I hope this was helpful. 😊 -
Q: How many tiles come in a box?
A: There are 33 pieces per box.A: Per the specs listed for the tile on the web page, there are 33 tiles per box. The tile is beautiful, we love it! -
Q: Is this too big for a kitchen backsplash? House is totally renovated brick Tudor. Modern yet classic finishes. Also, has anyone ever done an accent of this particular tile in a herringbone pattern (i.e. on either side of oven hood), or won’t it look good because of the uneven shape of tile?
A: We used this tile for our kitchen backsplash and it turned out beautifully. We did the herringbone pattern for the whole project and I think it could work anywhere. You mentioned the tiles having an uneven shape and the pictures they have available for this make them look uneven because of the way the light hits them but each one is exactly the same size and shape. This tile is absolutely gorgeous!A: The 3"x6" size might fit better in your space and in a herringbone pattern.A: It depends on how big of an area you are covering. The tile is high quality and we covered a large wall area in our bathroom with it. Very satisfied. If you have a large area or are going up the entire wall to the ceiling, you should be fine. There is some sort of shipping material on each tile that needs to be manually removed but it's still worth itA: IMO, it is not too big for a kitchen backsplash. In a running bond layout, you will have a 4- or 5- tile height on your backsplash. It will look great in a herringbone pattern if the area isn't too small. To get a full 2-tile herringbone pattern, you need at least 24-inches of wall space. It looks great in a basketweave pattern also if you have the space.
All in all, it is a beautiful subway tile with a little personality because of the "unevenness" to the pattern. I can't think of anything this tile can't do. In the interest of full disclosure, I used it in a master bath remodel in several different areas: shower wall, sink vanity wall and freestanding tub wall area.A: Used it in my kitchen as my backsplash and up the stove wall - the tile is straight at the joints and has a bevel edge on the top so grouting is easy. Order a sample to see In person, also we went with subway pattern.A: It's definitely not too big for a kitchen backsplash. I have used it in various colors for different clients. It installs beautifully. I've not used it in a herringbone pattern, but think it would look great.A: Not too big for backsplash. The outline of the tile is regular so it should do fine in a herringbone pattern.A: I'm a kicthen designer and I regularly specify large subways for clients looking for a up to date take on subway for a clean, white backsplash. Lay it in a straight pattern as shown in the bathroom image here for a more modern vibe or random brick pattern for a modern farmhouse feel. I wouldn't do this in a herringbone pattern. I feel like it would feel too sloppy and distracting. The whole idea of herringbone is for the pattern to speak and it works nicely with cleaner lines. Perhaps you might want to go with a clean white subway in a charcoal grout to make the pattenr sing. Or try a marble look set in herringbone pattern is timeless and always beautiful.A: The tile is beautiful on its own (classic yet modern as you’re looking for), so I wouldn’t do it in a herring bone pattern. Use a more plain tile for that. I used it in a bathroom shower, so can’t answer the first part of your question very well, but be mindful that you probably don’t want too many bullnose edges since the tile is lower in the middle than the edges (if that makes sense), so I think it should be good for a kitchen backsplash since that a lot of horizontal coverage with very little bullnose needed on the ends.
Reviews
175 Reviews
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★★★★★
My guest rave about the shower!
I use this tile in my guest bathroom. It's bright white and looks clean and inviting.
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★★★★★
Subtle yet stunning.
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★★★★★
Bison Beach Bistro comes to life with The Tile Bar.
Riviera Blue Agate and Santa Monica Ivory and Gray share the stage in our kitchen, butlers pantry and laundry room. Each plays a stellar role!
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★★★★★
Beautiful, simple and classic.
Beautiful, high quality tile. It's a versatile white that seems to coordinate well with everything. I used it for both the primary and guest bathrooms. In the primary shower it's paired with Nature Tumbled Pebble Lava Black and Azure Mist granite.
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★★★★★
Perfect tile to match with anything
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★★★★★
Beautiful tile
Beautiful tile, good size. High-quality, artisan, looks high-end.
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★★★★★
Unique wavy texture for bath
Santa Monica ivory provides a sophisticated, fresh, modern yet classic look. The "kick" is the wavy body on a highly luminous product All visitors to your home will be impressed by the unique quality.
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★★★★★
great tile, very pleased
outstanding tile, has held up very well for use in a shower and a bathroom
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★★★★★
So pretty!
Love my new shower with Tile Bar tile!
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★★★★★
Tile was as described and worked perfectly for the kitchen
I had a shipping issue at the beginning, but was handled by their customer service department quickly and professionally. The tiles were packed extremely well. No tiles were broken or chipped.
Easy to handle and install. Very pleased with the outcome.
Again, the customer service was exceptional.
