Description
Cap Corse is a glass-ceramic cladding for bathrooms and spas. It consists of narrow rectangular chips laid in a herringbone pattern, with a printed design, and the colour is “white marble with grey veins”. The material is made entirely of recycled glass, and the sheets are ready for quick installation.
What it looks like
The grey veins run through the individual sticks and continue onto the neighbouring ones, just as with real stone cladding. The surface is glossy and delicate, and the overall impression is one of light and refinement – suited to an elegant bathroom, a kitchen backsplash and the area behind a washbasin in a classic style.
Technical specifications
| Item code | MOSFBHB004 |
|---|---|
| Colour | white marble with grey veins |
| Shape | narrow rectangular chips laid in a herringbone pattern, with a printed design |
| Sheet size | 300 × 316 mm |
| Sheets per 1 m² | 12 |
| Material | glass ceramic made of 100 % recycled glass |
| Backing | silicone (polyurethane) dots |
| Grout joint width | 2 mm |
| Water absorption | maximum 0.04 % (standard EN ISO 10545-3) |
| Flexural strength | 55 N/mm² |
| Frost resistance | yes, per ASTM C1026 |
| Chemical resistance | class A per ASTM C650 |
| Intended use | bathrooms, shower cubicles, kitchens, spa areas, hammams and wall decoration |
| Packaging | carton containing 1 m² |
| Sales unit | 1 m² |
Why choose it
- Non-porous material: the glass absorbs at most 0.04 % water, so there is no mould, staining or odour.
- Lasting colour: neither sunlight (tested to ISO 4892) nor cleaning agents (class A per ASTM C650) change it.
- Frost resistance: it withstands alternating freezing and thawing (ASTM C1026), so it also suits outdoor areas.
- Strength: it has a flexural strength of 55 N/mm² (EN ISO 10545-4), and the surface is smooth and free of defects.
- Eco-friendly composition: it contains no lead or cadmium pigments and no other heavy metals.
Silicone dot backing
The chips of Cap Corse are fixed to a sheet with small silicone (polyurethane) dots. They hold the tiles together but do not cover their backs – over 95 % of each chip stays exposed to the adhesive, so the bond is very strong. The backing adds no thickness, is not damaged by the adhesive and grout, and does not warp in storage.
The sheet is flexible, so it can be laid without trouble on curved walls, steps and corners.
| Criterion | Silicone dots | Mesh | Paper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back exposed to the adhesive | over 95 % | less, because the mesh covers part of the back | the whole back, but the paper is on the face |
| View during installation | chips and joints are visible | chips are visible | chips are under the paper |
| Curves and corners | extremely easy, the sheet is flexible | easy | difficult, the paper tears |
| After installation | nothing to remove | nothing to remove | the paper is wetted and peeled off |
Where to use Cap Corse
- Accent wall in a bathroom or kitchen with Cap Corse
- Herringbone floor and walls with Cap Corse
- Cladding of columns and niches with Cap Corse
Choosing the grout
A white grout preserves the marble look, while a grey one highlights the herringbone. In showers and other permanently wet areas, an epoxy or waterproof C2 grout is best, as it does not absorb moisture and does not darken.
Installation step by step
- Substrate. The surface must be dry, sound, clean and level (deviation up to 2 mm over 2 m). In the shower area, waterproofing is applied first.
- Adhesive. Use white flexible cement-based adhesive C2TE S1. White is needed because the glass is slightly translucent and a grey adhesive would darken the colour.
- Application. Spread the adhesive with a notched trowel (3–4 mm teeth) over an area for two to three sheets.
- Laying. Place the sheet and press it evenly with a rubber float. Keep the same joint between the sheets – 2 mm.
- Cutting. At corners and openings, cut the silicone dots with a utility knife, and trim single pieces with special glass mosaic nippers.
- Grouting. Start grouting only the next day, after 24 hours. In the shower cubicle, use an epoxy or waterproof grout of class C2.
- Cleaning. Wipe off excess grout with a damp sponge before it dries; epoxy grout is removed immediately with a special cleaning agent.
- Putting into use. The shower is used only after the grout has fully cured.
Also have ready: a rubber float, a notched trowel with 3–4 mm teeth, a utility knife, glass mosaic nippers, a sponge, a bucket of clean water, the white adhesive C2TE S1 and a suitable epoxy or waterproof grout.
How much material you need
Measure the height and width of each wall to be clad, calculate the areas and add an allowance for cutting. The rates are approximate. Adhesive: roughly 2 kg/m² for chips up to 25 mm, 2.5 kg/m² for 40 mm and 3 kg/m² for larger ones. Grout: calculated as 1.6 × C × D × (A + B) / (A × B) kg/m², assuming a chip of about 3 cm, a thickness of about 6 mm and a gap of 2 mm. The actual quantity depends on the evenness and absorbency of the substrate, the adhesive and grout chosen, the size of the trowel, the grout joint dimensions, the geometry of the room and the skill of the installer, so check the quantities against the technical data sheets of the chosen materials and with your contractor.
Test results
| What was measured | Result | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Ageing under UV light | no change | ISO 4892 |
| Thermal expansion | passes | EN ISO 10545 |
| Reaction to chemicals | class A, no change | ASTM C650 |
| Freeze–thaw cycles | passes | ASTM C1026 |
| Water absorption | up to 0.04 % | EN ISO 10545-3 |
| Flexural strength | 55 N/mm² | EN ISO 10545-4 |
| Surface defects | none, 100 % usable surface | EN ISO 10545-2 |
Caring for the mosaic
- Wash with a soft cloth or sponge and a neutral cleaner.
- Avoid acidic grout cleaners, metal brushes and coarse abrasive powders.
- When you step out of the shower, go over the glass with a squeegee and no limescale will be left on it.
Packaging and quantity
The Cap Corse mosaic is sold per square metre and only in whole cartons of 1 m². Order the entire quantity you need at once, with a reserve of 5–10 %, so the sheets come from the same batch and have the same shade.
Questions and answers
Which adhesive is suitable?
White flexible cement-based adhesive C2TE S1 – it does not alter the true colour of the glass.
Which grout should I choose?
A white grout preserves the marble look, while a grey one highlights the herringbone. Where there is constant moisture, choose an epoxy or waterproof grout.
Can I buy less than a carton?
No, it is sold only in whole cartons of 1 m². Take the whole quantity at once.
Is it suitable for a pool with salt or chlorine?
The material is made for walls and wet areas, and cleaning agents do not damage it.
Can it go over old tiles?
Yes, provided they are sound, clean and degreased and have been primed with a suitable primer.
Colour on screen and in real life
Glass is a “living” material: its colour is perceived differently in different surroundings, so there may be a difference between photos or visualisations and the real appearance. The influences are: the settings, brightness and type of the screen; the light (sun, clouds, lamps, morning or evening); the viewing angle; the colour of the grout and adhesive and the size of the clad area; the surrounding colours; the production batch (the shade may differ slightly between batches); and the natural differences between individual chips. Visualisations are illustrative and for guidance only – if the colour is decisive, contact us before ordering.
See also: Wellness, Pools and Equipment, Cladding and Paving, Pools, Pool Chemicals, Pool Accessories.
