{"product_id":"tile-collection-cottage-sand-6x6-hexa-tile-matte","title":"Tile Collection Cottage Sand 6x6 Hexa Tile Matte","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTile Collection Cottage Sand 6x6 Hexa Tile Matte\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCottage Sand brings the look of old, sun-faded terracotta to a porcelain hexagon. The Sand color is a soft, whitewashed beige with the worn, uneven tone of clay tile that's been around for decades, and no two pieces look quite the same. It works in farmhouse kitchens, mudrooms, bathrooms, and covered patios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's made in Spain from dry-pressed porcelain with very low water absorption, so it's rated for interior and exterior floors and walls. The matte surface has a DCOF above 0.42, which meets the standard for level interior floors that get wet. It's frost resistant, so it can go outside in cold climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hexagon is sold as a nominal 6x6. Actual size is 5.5\" x 6.3\", about 5\/16\" thick. Shade variation is high on purpose: tones are mixed randomly in each carton. Pull from several cartons at once while you install, and lay out a section dry before you set it so you can balance light and dark pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer recommends a narrow 2 mm (about 1\/16\") grout joint and does not recommend butting the tiles together with no joint. Use a thinset and grout suited to the space. Traditional mortar beds aren't recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCollection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCottage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHexagon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\" x 6\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.5 mm (approx. 5\/16\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlazed porcelain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatte\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShade Variation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV3 Moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlip Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrost Resistant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterior\/exterior floors and walls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePieces per Carton\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoverage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.68 Sq. Ft. per Carton (No Broken Cartons)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the color change so much from tile to tile?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat's the design. Cottage is made to look like aged terracotta, so each carton holds a random mix of lighter and darker pieces. Mix from several cartons as you go for an even spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it really 6x6?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6x6 is the nominal size. The tile measures 5.5\" across the flats and 6.3\" point to point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it outdoors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It's porcelain with very low water absorption and passes frost resistance testing, so it works on patios and exterior walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it slippery when wet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe matte surface has a DCOF above 0.42 and an R10 rating, which is suitable for interior floors that get wet, like bathrooms and kitchens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat grout joint should I use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout 1\/16\" (2 mm). Pieces can vary slightly in size, so don't install it with no joint at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much should I order?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach carton covers 4.68 Sq. Ft. Hexagons create cuts at the edges, so add 10–15% for waste and to give you room to pick and blend shades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-sku-search\" id=\"product-sku-search\"\u003eSku: \u003cspan\u003eWOWCGSAHEXAN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- END FLOORCOMMANDER SKU INSERT --\u003e","brand":"Tile Collection","offers":[{"title":"5.27","offer_id":68815610249410,"sku":"WOWCGSAHEXAN","price":108.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1996\/7489\/files\/Swatch_cottage_sand_hexa_6ffc736a-a81b-4795-a394-4d01bfff2a0d.jpg?v=1793640339","url":"https:\/\/flooringmarket.com\/products\/tile-collection-cottage-sand-6x6-hexa-tile-matte","provider":"Flooring Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}