- Product Chapters
- 1 - Suite Glass
- 2 - Island Shades
- 3 - Stream Stone
- 4 - Antico Portuguese
- 5 - Artisan Heritage II
- 6 - Nob Hill
- 7 - Crossroads
- 8 - Courtly
- 9 - Pietra Opus II
- 10 - Breakwater
- 11 - Antiquity
- 12 - Campagna
- 13 - Olde California
- 14 - RainDrops II Glass
- 15 - Statuario
- 16 - Provence
- 17 - Irish Ice
- 18 - Mozart's Mosaics
CHAPTER 9 • Pietra Opus
Why did you name Chapter 9 Pietra Opus?
The words Pietra Opus translate to stone compositions. The international flavor of stone conjures the imagination of old world construction. Artisans for centuries have created beautiful installations by using "stone compositions".
What are the key features of Chapter 9 Pietra Opus?
- Chapter 9 is available in 7 of the most highly sought after field colors. What adds the "punch" to Chapter 9 is the vast array of matching stone / glass mosaics along with matching decorative elements.
- The rustic edge travertine tiles have the unique feature of a special edge treatment that allows for a chiseled edge with a narrow grout line.
- The split face mosaic sheets with their high-low texture and narrow joint mounting allow for numerous design options.
Where can this collection be used?
Chapter 9 Pietra Opus can be used virtually anywhere in residences - floor and wall. It can also be used on commercial floors in medium duty use.
Kitchens, bathrooms, hearths, accent walls and patio settings are excellent locations for Chapter 9 Pietra Opus.
Are there any special design or installation tips for Chapter 9 Pietra Opus?
Care should be taken when installing the split face mosaics, as the surface texture can make grout cleanup difficult.
Use thin set or mortar bed installation materials only. Do not use mastics. Grouting should be done after a grout-release sealer is used and, on tiles other than split face mosaics, use only sanded grouts.
We recommend that you seal all natural stone with a high quality penetrating sealer prior to grouting and after grouting to prevent staining. Also, there are stone enhancers from several manufacturers that "enhance" stone and give more dramatic results. An on-going maintenance program is essential for all stone installations.
We recommend that you lay out the tiles prior to installation to create the blend of the different hues and colors the stones provide naturally, to create a beautiful natural stone design.
The use of mosaics with glass is an excellent accent with the Pietra Opus field tiles providing for a unique personal installation. The glass and stone mosaics can also be used with our various glazed tile offerings like Chapter 12 Campagna.
