Calacatta Viola marble 1x4 herringbone polished mosaic tile, showcasing elegant white and purple veined marble pattern.

Calacatta Viola marble mosaic tile in 1x4 herringbone pattern with polished finish, showcasing elegant veining and craftsmanship.

Calacatta Viola Marble 1x4 Herringbone Polished Mosaic Tile

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$26.99 / Sheet

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Calacatta Viola Marble

Calacatta Viola marble — white background with dramatic burgundy-red veining. The most distinctive luxury marble available. Tile, mosaic, and slab formats in polished and honed finishes. Free sample shipping on all products.

About Calacatta Viola Herringbone Mosaic

Material Education

Calacatta Viola is one of the rarest and most coveted marbles in the world, quarried in Türkiye. It is prized for its bright white background dramatically cut through with bold burgundy, violet, and gold veining — making it the boldest, most colorful statement stone in the Calacatta family.

The dramatic veins are mineral deposits — iron oxides and other trace minerals that settled along natural fractures over millions of years. Shade variation (V3) means the intensity, direction, and color of the veining differ from piece to piece — the geological signature of genuine Calacatta Viola, not a defect.

About the herringbone pattern: Each small 1×4 marble piece is set at an angle to its neighbor, creating the timeless V-shaped herringbone layout. Pre-arranged on a mesh-backed sheet, the pattern installs as whole sheets that lock together — far faster than setting individual pieces. The polished finish gives a glossy, reflective surface that deepens the white and intensifies the burgundy veining, ideal for walls and backsplashes.

Design & Inspiration

Calacatta Viola's white-and-burgundy palette pairs beautifully with warm brass and gold fixtures, deep walnut cabinetry, and creamy plaster walls. The bold veining works as a natural focal point, so it's often balanced with quieter solid surfaces nearby to let the stone breathe.

The herringbone mosaic is most striking as a backsplash or shower-wall feature, where its small-scale movement contrasts beautifully with larger Calacatta Viola field tile or solid surfaces. Use it to frame a range hood, line a shower niche, or run a decorative band — the burgundy veining reads as jewel-like detail at this scale.

Popular design combinations: use this herringbone mosaic as a backsplash or shower-niche accent against the coordinating Calacatta Viola 12x24 polished field tile or 12x12 polished tile. Explore the full Calacatta Viola collection for matching field tile, slabs, and trims.

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Calacatta Viola is one of the rarest and most coveted marbles in the world — quarried in Türkiye, prized for its bright white background cut through with dramatic burgundy, violet, and gold veining. This mosaic arranges small 1×4 marble pieces into a classic herringbone pattern on a mesh-backed sheet.

The polished finish gives the marble a glossy, reflective surface that deepens the white background and intensifies the contrast of the burgundy veining across each small piece. The dynamic herringbone layout adds movement and visual interest, while the mesh backing makes installation straightforward — set whole sheets and the pattern aligns automatically.

Ideal for kitchen backsplashes, bathroom and shower walls, shower niches, accent bands, and feature walls. The small-scale herringbone works beautifully as a detail against larger Calacatta Viola field tile. Each sheet is unique natural stone — order free samples to evaluate the veining and finish under your own lighting before placing a full order.

Material	Natural Marble
Color	White with Burgundy, Violet & Gold Veining
Type	Mesh-Backed Mosaic
Pattern	Herringbone
Chip Size	1 × 4 inches
Finish	Polished
Thickness	3/8 inch (10mm)
Sold By	Per Sheet
Application	Wall & Backsplash (Indoor)
Shade Variation	V3 — Moderate to High Variation
Design	Contemporary
Country of Origin	Türkiye

✓ Kitchen BacksplashThe classic herringbone feature

✓ Shower & Bathroom WallsMesh-backed for easy wet-wall install

✓ Shower NichesJewel-like accent inside niches

✓ Accent & Feature WallsSmall-scale movement and detail

✓ Decorative BandsInset borders and trim rows

— Not for floorsA wall and backsplash mosaic

Free Shipping: As a mosaic, this product qualifies for free curbside shipping on orders over $1,999 within the continental U.S. Orders below that threshold ship at standard rates calculated at checkout.

Processing & Delivery: Orders are processed within 2–3 business days. Large orders ship via LTL freight — curbside delivery only. An adult must be present to sign for delivery. Estimated transit: 2–10 business days after shipment.

30-Day Returns: Uninstalled tile may be returned within 30 days of delivery. Inspect all tile carefully before installation — installed tile cannot be returned or exchanged. Samples are final sale.

Exclusions: Free shipping does not apply to Hawaii, Alaska, U.S. territories, or international addresses. Additional charges may apply for remote delivery areas.

Sealing: Seal natural marble with a penetrating stone sealer before and after installation, and re-seal annually in kitchens and high-use areas. Calacatta Viola's bright white background can be prone to staining, so prompt and thorough sealing is important.

Cleaning: Use a pH-neutral stone cleaner only. Avoid acidic cleaners, bleach, vinegar, and ammonia-based products — these etch marble and permanently dull the surface. A polished finish shows etching and water spots more readily than honed, so wipe spills promptly, especially anything acidic, to protect the bright white background.

Installation: Use white or light-colored thinset — standard gray thinset can bleed through the white marble and alter its appearance. Set whole sheets and align the herringbone pattern across seams so the joints stay consistent. Non-sanded grout is recommended for the tight joints between the small pieces. Dry-lay sheets first to balance the veining.

Important: Inspect all tile before installation. Variations in color, veining, and texture between pieces are natural characteristics of genuine marble — not defects. Order 10% overage for cuts, waste, and future repairs. Tile & Mosaic Depot specialists are available M–F 8:30AM–5PM PST at 855-797-8453.

Why Tile & Mosaic Depot

The natural stone specialists

Quarry-Direct Pricing

We buy direct from the source and skip the middleman, so you get showroom-quality stone for less.

Huge Stone Selection

Marble, travertine, limestone, porcelain and more — thousands of tiles, mosaics, and slabs in one place.

Expert Stone Support

Talk to real natural-stone specialists, M–F 8:30AM–5PM PST, at 855-797-8453 or via live chat.

Easy 30-Day Returns

Uninstalled tile can be returned within 30 days. Order with full confidence.

Why Order a Sample
A screen can't show you how Calacatta veining reads under your kitchen lights or how a porcelain finish sits next to your cabinet color. A sample can. It's the single best way to buy stone or porcelain tile with confidence — and the cheapest mistake you'll ever avoid.

How It Works
Samples are $7.99 each. Samples ship free and leave our warehouse within 1–3 business days. Sizes vary by material and availability — typically 3"×3" up to 8"×8" — and every sample is cut from the same material stocked for full orders.

What a Sample Shows
Color, texture, finish, and overall character. Because natural stone varies piece to piece, one sample represents the material but can't show the full range of a lot. Porcelain samples are highly representative of the production run. Want to see the current lot before you commit? Ask us — we'll send photos.

Good to Know

Samples are final sale — non-returnable and non-refundable.
We recommend sampling before every full order, especially for natural stone.
Larger or custom quantity? Contact us for a tailored quote.

Talk to a Specialist
Our stone and tile specialists will help you narrow it down. Call (855) 797-8453 or email sales@tileandmosaicdepot.com, Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5 PM PT.

How Your Order Ships
In-stock orders leave our warehouse within 2–3 business days. Stone, porcelain, and mosaic ship on a pallet via scheduled LTL freight and arrive 2–10 business days after dispatch, depending on destination. You'll get tracking and the carrier's name by email the day it ships.

Freight Delivery — What to Expect

The carrier calls you first. Every freight delivery is by appointment. Expect a call or text to set a window before the truck is dispatched.
Curbside delivery. The driver unloads to the curb or driveway. Freight does not include carrying material indoors or into a garage — plan for a helper or a hand truck.
Someone 18+ must sign. Inspect the pallet before signing. Note any damage, shortage, or broken shrink-wrap on the delivery receipt — this is what makes a claim valid.
Truck access. The address must be accessible to a full-size freight truck with enough space to unload.

Free Shipping
Free curbside freight on qualifying mosaic and molding orders over $1,999 in the continental U.S. Field tile, porcelain, and other product types ship at freight rates shown at checkout. Not available to Hawaii, Alaska, U.S. territories, or international addresses.

Damage & Shortages
Report within 3 calendar days of delivery with photos of the pallet, packaging, and affected pieces to sales@tileandmosaicdepot.com. Verified claims are covered. Shortages of 1–5 pieces are refunded rather than reshipped — which is why we recommend ordering 10% overage.

30-Day Returns
Uninstalled tile in full, unopened boxes may be returned within 30 days of delivery. Return freight is paid by the customer. Partial boxes, opened boxes, installed material, and samples are final sale.

Questions Before You Order?
Call (855) 797-8453 or email sales@tileandmosaicdepot.com, Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–5 PM PT. If you're unsure about freight access at your address, ask us before checkout — we'll flag anything that could hold up delivery.

Natural Variation
Quarried stone varies in color, veining, shade, movement, and finish from piece to piece and from lot to lot. Screen photos and samples show the range, not the exact tile you'll receive. Variation is the nature of the material and is never grounds for return. Porcelain is far more consistent, but shade and pattern can still shift between production runs — buy your full quantity in one order.

Before You Install

Order 10% overage. Covers cuts, breakage, and spares for future repairs. Reorders may not match in tone or lot.
Inspect every piece before setting. Pull from all boxes, blend, and dry-lay the full area. Installation is acceptance — no claims are honored once tile is set.
Hire a qualified installer. Natural stone and large-format porcelain require experience with the material. Your installer is responsible for substrate, setting materials, and method.

Sealing & Care
Natural stone should be sealed with a penetrating sealer and re-sealed periodically in wet and high-traffic areas. Clean with a pH-neutral stone cleaner only — vinegar, bleach, ammonia, and acidic cleaners etch marble, limestone, travertine, and onyx permanently. Porcelain does not require sealing. Outdoor stone weathers and shifts in tone over time; this is expected.

Responsibility
Tile & Mosaic Depot supplies material only. We are not responsible for installation, labor costs, substrate conditions, setting materials, product misuse, or damage from handling, sealing, maintenance, or chemicals. No claims, returns, or replacements are accepted on installed material.

California Proposition 65
Some natural stone and porcelain products contain substances known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm. Details at www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

The Natural Stone & Porcelain Tile Specialists

Direct from the Producers

We buy directly from the mills and factories that cut and finish our tile, so pricing stays sharp and lots stay consistent.

Samples Ship Free

$7.99 per sample with no shipping charge, shipped within 1–3 business days. See the current material before you commit.

Ask a Specialist

Email us anytime with a question about our products at sales@tileandmosaicdepot.com. We'll get back to you during our business hours, Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM PT.