Can I purchase field tiles for installation in my kitchen, bathroom or fireplace
and get design help?
While it is always best to visit a showroom to make your field tile purchase, if
there isn't one near you, Motawi can work with you directly. They can ship
samples and communicate design details by fax, phone, and email. Field
tiles are custom orders and are made specifically for your installation.
and get design help?
While it is always best to visit a showroom to make your field tile purchase, if
there isn't one near you, Motawi can work with you directly. They can ship
samples and communicate design details by fax, phone, and email. Field
tiles are custom orders and are made specifically for your installation.
I want to use Motawi tiles around my fireplace. Are they heat resistant?
Motawi tiles are fired in kilns at temperatures of approximately 2000 degrees
Fahrenheit. They are designed to be used in fireplace applications and will not
be damaged by heat.
Motawi tiles are fired in kilns at temperatures of approximately 2000 degrees
Fahrenheit. They are designed to be used in fireplace applications and will not
be damaged by heat.
Can Motawi Tile be used in shower, tub or pool (wet) applications?
Yes, Motawi tiles are suitable for wet applications. However, they recommend
that your installer follow the guidelines set forth by the Tile Council of America for
these specific conditions.
Yes, Motawi tiles are suitable for wet applications. However, they recommend
that your installer follow the guidelines set forth by the Tile Council of America for
these specific conditions.
How do Motawi tiles perform in direct sunlight? Do they fade?
Motawi tiles do not fade over time in direct sunlight. The color of the tile is fired
into the surface and will not fade due to sunlight.
Motawi tiles do not fade over time in direct sunlight. The color of the tile is fired
into the surface and will not fade due to sunlight.
Can Motawi Tile be used in Exterior applications?
Motawi has had their tile installed outside on vertical outdoor surfaces for several
years now with no issues. The best outdoor applications are those that have some
protection from the elements or an overhang to keep moisture out. They do not
recommend using the tile outside on horizontal surfaces in cold climates.
Testing has determined that Motawi Tile Field Tile is semi-vitreous, with a water
absorption rate of approximately 6.47%. Motawi Polychrome Tile is non-vitreous, with
a water absorption rate of approximately 8.11%.
Because Motawi tile is not vitreous it's performance is not guaranteed for any
outdoor use.
Motawi has had their tile installed outside on vertical outdoor surfaces for several
years now with no issues. The best outdoor applications are those that have some
protection from the elements or an overhang to keep moisture out. They do not
recommend using the tile outside on horizontal surfaces in cold climates.
Testing has determined that Motawi Tile Field Tile is semi-vitreous, with a water
absorption rate of approximately 6.47%. Motawi Polychrome Tile is non-vitreous, with
a water absorption rate of approximately 8.11%.
Because Motawi tile is not vitreous it's performance is not guaranteed for any
outdoor use.
How thick are Motawi tiles? What size are Motawi tiles?
Motawi tiles are 5/8" thick. Tiles are nominally down-sized by 3/16 to
accommodate for grout on all sides; for example motawi 4x4 is actually 3-13/16 x
3-13/16, our 6x6 is 5-13/16 x 5-13/16.
Motawi tiles are 5/8" thick. Tiles are nominally down-sized by 3/16 to
accommodate for grout on all sides; for example motawi 4x4 is actually 3-13/16 x
3-13/16, our 6x6 is 5-13/16 x 5-13/16.
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