American Olean Unglazed Mosaics Ocean Tide Porcelain Tile

Refreshing Coastal Sophistication Meets Heavy-Duty Commercial Performance

Establish an inviting, tranquil foundation with a vibrant yet grounding aesthetic. Part of the industry-trusted American Olean Unglazed Mosaics™ collection, the Ocean Tide colorway offers a beautiful, saturated teal-blue palette with a soft, matte finish. This unglazed porcelain tile features an organic, finely granulated surface texture that brings natural depth and visual calmness to any architectural environment.

Unlike standard glazed ceramics that can effortlessly chip, fade, or become dangerously slick when wet, the unglazed porcelain family is engineered from the ground up for maximum density and high slip resistance. Because the rich aqua-marine pigments run completely through the entire thickness of each individual tile, deep scratches, everyday wear, and heavy impacts remain virtually invisible over decades of use. This makes it an exceptional specification for water-heavy, high-liability spaces like commercial swimming pools, public splash pads, locker rooms, and residential walk-in shower basins where wet-surface safety is a top priority.

Built to withstand severe conditions, this dense porcelain composition completely blocks moisture absorption, holds up beautifully under heavy rolling loads, and resists chemical staining or fading from harsh sanitizing treatments. The convenient mesh-backed sheets guarantee perfectly straight grout lines and uniform alignment, making complex layouts fast and highly efficient to install on flat floors, sloped drainage pathways, or vertical accent walls.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Through-Body Porcelain Solid Color: The vibrant Ocean Tide teal tone runs completely through the tile body, keeping everyday high-traffic wear, scratches, and minor chips entirely hidden from view.

• Superior Slip Resistance: Dense, tactile unglazed surface texture provides excellent structural grip underfoot, ensuring a safer environment in wet commercial and residential spaces.

• Heavy Commercial Performance: High-fired porcelain body easily resists severe impacts, scuffing, seasonal frost, and constant heavy foot traffic over long periods.

• Stain-Proof & Chemical-Resistant: Non-porous structure blocks moisture, grease, oil, and grime entirely, allowing for simple sanitizing and deep cleaning with standard commercial cleaners.

• Mesh-Backed for Streamlined Installation: Flexible mesh grid-mounted sheets keep individual mosaic tiles perfectly aligned to reduce overall installation and grouting time.

Technical Specifications:

• Series: Unglazed Mosaics™

• Color Name: Ocean Tide

• Product Type: Through-Body Unglazed Porcelain Mosaic Tile

• Sheet Backing: Flexible Mesh Grid

• Application: Commercial & Residential Floors, Showers, Pools, and Accent Walls