Chiaro Veneer 8 in. x 18 in. x 10 mm Tumbled Travertine Mesh-Mounted Mosaic Tile (10 sq. ft. / case) - Specifications

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Model number: VNR-CHIARO-T
Internet number (SKU): 206083748
Price: $129
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Chiaro Veneer 8 in. x 18 in. x 10 mm Tumbled Travertine Mesh-Mounted Mosaic Tile (10 sq. ft. / case) - Product information

Add a splash of contemporary styling to your decor with the MSI Chiaro Veneer Tumbled Travertine Mosaic Tile. This attractive wall tile features an arrangement of 5/8 in. thick, seemingly random length tile strips on a 12 in. x 12 in. mesh sheet that makes installation a breeze. With neutral beige shades, this tile creates a distinct pattern for kitchens, bathrooms and other residential or commercial spaces. Note: Inspect all tiles before installation. Natural stone products inherently lack uniformity and are subject to variation in color, shade, finish, etc. It is recommended to blend tiles from different boxes when installing. Natural stones may be characterized by dry seams and pits that are often filled. The filling can work its way out and it may be necessary to refill these voids as part of a normal maintenance procedure. All natural stone products should be sealed with a penetrating sealer.

• 10 square feet, 10 pieces per case. Case weight is 50 lb.
• Grade 1, natural travertine mosaic for floor, wall and countertop use
• 8 in. width x 18 in. length x 10 mm thick mesh-mounted mosaic. 0.63 in. W x random length brick pieces
• Tumbled finish with a low sheen and random variation in tone
• P.E.I. Rating is not applicable for natural stone
• Semi-Vitreous flooring has water absorption of more than 3% but less than 7%
• C.O.F. .80 and above is recommended for commercial applications to meet or exceed ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Guidelines. Highly Skid Resistant. Indoor and outdoor use
• Completely frost resistant for indoor or outdoor applications; use a latex-modified thinset for acceptable bond strength
• Residential and commercial use
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• Don't forget your coordinating trim pieces, grout, backerboard, thinset and installation tools
• All online orders for this item ship via common carrier or parcel ground and may arrive in multiple boxes
• It is recommended you purchase a minimum of 10% overage to account for design cuts and patterns
• GREENGUARD indoor air quality certified and GREENGUARD children and schools certified product
• A one-year limited warranty is provided on flooring and surfacing products manufactured or distributed by MSI within the limitations explicitly outlined in the warranty statement

Product reviews

Rated 5 out of
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WhyNotDIY from
I had never worked with any tile or natural stone before. I was a total novice. The reviews we ...
I had never worked with any tile or natural stone before. I was a total novice. The reviews we read liked the product but were not encouraging in terms of the DIY side of things. They seemed to vote for having a pro do it. There were lots of comments about the stone being hard to work with and cracking and chipping. I spent about 10 hours putting up about 25 square feet of stone. I had complicated cut outs around a window, numerous outlets, and cabinet bases that were not square to the counter tops.
I spent time talking with people that had experience with this and watching lots of YouTube videos. I also took my time, did lots of rechecking of measurements, and developed a few tips and tricks as things went along.
Using a wet saw was crucial. I rented one from a local source that worked really great. I could not imagine trying to do the needed cuts with a dry tool like a Dremmel or a Roto-zip. Especially the wedge shaped ones that I needed to deal with the varying distance between the counter top and the bottom of the cabinets. The same was true for the very small space (less than 2 rows) between the counter top and the bottom of the window. I had to rip individual tiles in half. The channel for the wet saw is wide so there was no good way to support the stone when ripping. I hit on the idea of using a piece of card board under the stone. I had to change it often because the water made it break down after only one or two cuts. When I do this again, I will make a jig out of wood that has the slit for the wet saw pre-cut (like a miter box).
I did not use any extenders in the sockets. I brought the tile right to the edges of the work box so the "ears" for the sockets ended up on the tile just like they used to sit on the dry wall. I did use my Rotozip to fine tune a few cuts and to expose the screw holes for reattaching the outlets and switches.
Long story short, I would rate the level of difficulty at about a 7 (out of 10) for a novice and I would rank it at about a 4 for the next one I do. To reiterate, the stone itself is beautiful and not inherently hard to work with.