Welcome to Club Ceramic Flooring — your trusted source for mosaic tile in Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo, and Guelph, Ontario.
Located at 15 Sheldon Dr in Cambridge, our 5.0-star Google-rated showroom features an extensive collection of mosaic tiles perfect for backsplashes, bathroom accents, shower floors, pool surrounds, and decorative feature walls.
Whether you’re a homeowner tackling your first mosaic project, a contractor specifying materials for a client, or a tile enthusiast looking for specialty tesserae, we’ll help you find exactly what you need.
Let’s talk honestly about mosaic tile — what makes it beautiful, where it works best, and what you need to know before you commit.
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Mosaic tile isn’t just “small tile.” It’s a completely different category with its own aesthetic, installation requirements, and maintenance realities.
Technically, mosaic tile is any tile smaller than 2×2 inches, typically mounted on mesh backing sheets (usually 12×12 inches) for easier installation. Common mosaic formats include:
Mosaic tiles come in virtually every material:
Ceramic & Porcelain: Affordable, versatile, available in endless colors. Porcelain is harder (more difficult to cut) but more durable for floors and wet areas.
Glass: Luminous, reflective, perfect for backsplashes and accent walls. Glass doesn’t absorb water and stays vibrant forever. More expensive than ceramic but stunning under lighting.
Natural Stone: Marble, travertine, slate — each piece is unique. Requires sealing and more maintenance but delivers organic, high-end beauty.
Mixed Media: Combinations of glass, stone, and metal create depth and visual interest. Often used as accent strips rather than full installations.
Recycled Materials: Eco-friendly options made from reclaimed glass or ceramic. Sustainable and often beautifully imperfect.
Here’s what nobody tells you until it’s too late: mosaic tile means a LOT of grout lines.
A 12×12 section of 1-inch mosaic squares has roughly 144 individual tiles and hundreds of feet of grout lines. Compare that to a single 12×12 large-format tile with zero grout lines. This matters for three reasons:
More grout = more places for dirt, grease, mildew, and staining to occur. In kitchens, grease splatters settle into grout. In showers, soap scum and mildew love all those crevices. You’re not just wiping smooth tile anymore — you’re dealing with a textured surface that requires scrubbing.
Reality check: If you hate cleaning grout, mosaic tile in high-traffic or high-mess areas might frustrate you. Many people love the look of mosaic but didn’t consider the maintenance commitment.
With this much visible grout, your grout color dramatically affects the final appearance:
Standard cement grout MUST be sealed, especially in showers, behind sinks, and around pools. Unsealed grout absorbs water, stains, and mildew. Reseal every 1-2 years. Or invest in epoxy grout (more expensive, harder to install, but doesn’t require sealing and resists staining permanently).
Despite the grout reality, mosaic tile is phenomenal in the right applications. Here’s where it works best:
Mosaic backsplashes add personality, color, and texture that flat tile can’t match. They work especially well as accent strips combined with larger field tile, giving you visual interest without overwhelming maintenance.
Pro tip: Use mosaic as a decorative band at eye level with easier-to-clean subway or large-format tile above and below. Best of both worlds.
A mosaic accent wall behind the vanity or inside a shower niche creates a focal point without covering every surface. Vertical strips of glass mosaic, a single accent wall, or a decorative border all deliver impact without going overboard.
Small mosaic tiles are actually ideal for shower floors because the numerous grout lines provide slip resistance and conform beautifully to sloped shower pans. Penny rounds are especially popular for this application.
Important: Use mosaic rated for floors (higher slip resistance) and ensure proper waterproofing during installation.
Glass mosaic tile is the gold standard for pools. It’s impervious to chlorine, doesn’t fade in sunlight, and delivers that classic luxury pool aesthetic. Waterline mosaics, steps, and spa accents all benefit from mosaic’s flexibility and water resistance.
Want to create a mural, gradient effect, or decorative fireplace surround? Mosaic tile’s small scale allows for intricate designs and color blending impossible with larger tiles. This is where mosaic truly becomes art.
