Designers have been leaning into tactile surfaces again—stone with character, edges that don’t pretend to be machine perfect. The 30.5×30.5cm Quarzite Natural Stone Pebble Mosaic Tiles from DFL Stones are a good example. They’re slate/quartzite pebbles, sheeted for quick installs, and yes, available in blueish tones plus black, grey, white, green, pink, rusty, even wooden veins. To be honest, the first time I handled a sheet I expected fussy edges; instead, the mesh interlock was surprisingly clean.
Walls and floors in spas, boutique hotels, and showers—anywhere you want grip and a natural gradient of color. Retail feature walls, café counters, and even outdoor walkways (with the right sealant) are common. Many customers say the irregularity “reads” premium once grouted. I guess that’s the charm.
| Product name | 30.5×30.5cm Quarzite Natural Stone Pebble Mosaic Tiles |
| Material | Slate / Quartzite pebbles |
| Sheet size | 305 × 305 mm (≈ 12″ × 12″) |
| Thickness | ≈ 8 mm (real-world use may vary ±1 mm) |
| Colors | Black, Grey, White, Green, Pink, Rusty, Wooden Veins; custom blends available |
| Finish / Shape | Natural split pebbles; square sheet with interlocking edges |
| Backing | Mesh-mounted with stone-safe adhesive |
| Absorption / Strength | Water absorption ≈ 0.3–0.8% (ASTM C97); compressive strength ≈ 100–180 MPa (ASTM C170) |
| Slip | High traction; typical wet DCOF ≥ 0.60; suitable for showers/pool surrounds |
| Service life | ≈ 15–25 years with proper sealing/maintenance |
Materials are quarried slate/quartzite, then hand-selected and cut to irregular pebble shapes. Sheets are laid on mesh, kiln-dried to stabilize adhesive, edge-interlocked, and batch-coded. QC checks include dimension tolerance (±2 mm), bond shear tests, salt spray for adhesive, and water absorption to ASTM C97. Mechanical properties are spot-checked against ASTM C99 (modulus of rupture) and C170 (compressive strength). For surface wear, C241 abrasion testing is referenced. European buyers often ask for EN 12057/12058 dimensional stone tolerances—DFL can provide that dossier.
| Vendor | Lead time | QC / Testing | Certs | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFL Stones (Origin: 1111-1112, Sinotrans Building, No.368 North Youyi St., Shijiazhuang 050071, China) | ≈ 2–4 weeks, faster for stock colors | ASTM/EN reports on request; batch codes | ISO 9001/14001 (supplier level) | ≈ $8–$15/sheet |
| Generic Importer | 4–8 weeks | Basic visual QC; limited test data | Varies | ≈ $7–$12/sheet |
| Boutique Retailer | In-stock for limited shades | Good traceability; branded QA | Retail QA docs | ≈ $14–$28/sheet |
Spa, Copenhagen: 120 m² of mixed blue/grey sheets on floors and feature walls. After 18 months, maintenance logs show no debonding; DCOF still ≥ 0.60 wet (site meter). Installer noted easy sheet interlock, minimal scribe cuts.
Coastal café, NSW: Exterior entry path sealed with breathable silane. 12-month salt spray exposure—no visible efflorescence; color shift
If you’re shortlisting, this is a practical way to Buy Irregular Blue Quartz mosaics without getting lost in showroom samples. The blend quality and mesh alignment are the unsung heroes here.
