VALENCIA ALTEA Crema Marfil Honed Mosaic Tile

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SAMPLES SHIP FREE WITHIN 1–3 BUSINESS DAYS

$107.43 $27.36 / sq. ft.

$19.00 / Sheet (0.69 sq. ft.)

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Order your full amount plus 10% at once — reorders may vary in tone and veining. Shipping damage is covered with photos; small shortages (1–5 pieces) are refunded, NOT reshipped, so the extra 10% protects you.

Designer mosaic tile in special pattern design with natural stone and glass for luxury residential and hospitality applications — Tile & Mosaic Depot

Designer Mosaics

Special design mosaic tile crafted for high-end residential, hospitality, and commercial projects — intricate patterns, unique compositions, and luxury natural stone and glass combinations unavailable in standard collections. Free sample shipping on all products.

About Valencia Altea Crema Marfil Honed Mosaic Tile

Material Education

Crema Marfil is a classic Spanish marble prized for its warm ivory and cream tones, subtle beige veining, and fine-grained crystalline structure. Quarried from deposits in Europe, it has graced luxury interiors for decades, offering a soft, luminous warmth that feels both timeless and refined. Its consistent creamy background with delicate fossil markings and tan veins gives spaces an understated elegance.

As a genuine natural stone, each piece of Crema Marfil carries slight tonal shifts and unique veining patterns — these subtle variations are the hallmark of authentic marble and contribute to the living, organic character that no manufactured tile can replicate.

About this mosaic: Small mosaic chips are pre-arranged in a geometric pattern on a mesh-backed sheet, making installation straightforward and precise — each sheet covers a consistent area, significantly reducing layout time compared to setting individual pieces.

Design & Inspiration

The warm ivory and biscuit tones of Crema Marfil pair beautifully with brushed brass or satin gold fixtures, warm white oak cabinetry, and soft greige grout, making it ideal for transitional, Mediterranean, and classic traditional interiors. It also complements polished chrome and crisp white millwork for a cleaner, spa-inspired aesthetic.

The honed finish softens the natural sheen of the marble, creating a matte, velvety surface that diffuses light gently and lends a calm, sophisticated atmosphere to walls and floors alike. In a mosaic format, the repeated chip geometry adds subtle texture and visual rhythm without overpowering the stone's natural warmth.

Popular design combinations: pair this mosaic with large-format Crema Marfil field tiles on the floor and brushed brass fixtures for a cohesive, warm-toned luxury bathroom. Explore the full Marble collection for coordinating sizes, and browse more marble mosaics for complementary looks.

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The Valencia Altea mosaic features genuine Crema Marfil marble — a celebrated European stone known for its warm ivory background, soft beige and tan veining, and fine crystalline grain. Its inviting creamy palette has made it one of the most enduring choices in luxury residential and hospitality design.

Each sheet arrives honed to a smooth, matte finish that reduces glare and imparts a refined, spa-like quality to any surface. The mesh backing holds every chip in precise alignment, making installation clean and efficient whether applied to a full shower surround or a kitchen backsplash accent.

This mosaic is well suited for bathroom walls, shower niches, powder room floors, and kitchen backsplashes where a warm, classic look is desired. Because this is a clearance or specialty item, we recommend ordering a sample to confirm color and finish compatibility with your existing materials before placing a full order.

Material	Natural Marble
Color	Cream, Ivory, Beige
Type	Mesh-Backed Mosaic
Pattern	Straight-Set
Chip Size	Varies — see product details
Finish	Honed
Sold By	Per Sheet
Application	Wall & Floor (Indoor)
Shade Variation	V2 — Slight Variation
Design	Traditional / Transitional / Mediterranean
Country of Origin	Europe

✓ Kitchen BacksplashWarm ivory tones complement wood and stone countertops

✓ Bathroom Wall & Shower SurroundHoned finish adds spa-like softness to wet areas

✓ Shower Niche & Accent WallMosaic scale adds elegant texture and detail

✓ Powder Room FloorClassic cream palette suits formal and transitional spaces

— High-Traffic Commercial FloorsHoned marble requires frequent sealing and careful maintenance

— Outdoor UseNatural marble is not rated for freeze-thaw exterior conditions

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: Crema Marfil marble should be sealed with a penetrating stone sealer before grouting and after installation. For wet areas such as showers, reapply sealer every 6–12 months to protect against moisture and staining. The honed finish is more porous than polished surfaces and benefits from more frequent sealing in high-use areas.

Cleaning: Clean with a pH-neutral stone cleaner and a soft cloth or mop. Avoid acidic cleaners, vinegar, citrus-based products, or anything abrasive — these will etch the honed surface and dull the finish permanently. Wipe up spills promptly, especially from coffee, wine, or oils.

Installation: Use white polymer-modified thinset mortar to avoid any gray bleed-through on pale marble chips. Align mesh sheets carefully, leaving consistent grout joints between sheets. Use non-sanded grout for joints under 1/8 inch. Back-butter each sheet lightly for improved adhesion on wall applications. Allow thinset to fully cure before grouting.

Important: Inspect all tile before installation. Variations in color, veining, and texture between pieces are natural characteristics of genuine stone — 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.