Most mosaic tiles give you one tile. This one gives you three, and that is the whole point of it.
Our Vintage Old Shanghai Stone Mosaic set comes as a central tile, a border tile and a corner piece. The listing puts it plainly: the set is designed so you can "build authentic heritage-style floors" and so that the three components "enable seamless borders and corners". In practice that means the pattern can finish against a wall on its own terms instead of being cut off mid-motif.
The pattern itself is a deep green marble diamond with creamy beige marble forming pinwheel-shaped joints between the diamonds. It is the geometry you see in old Shanghai lane houses and in European villa floors of the same period — which is exactly what the listing names as its reference: "the elegance of old Shanghai lane houses and classic European interiors".
The room scenes shown below are design visualizations built from the actual tile to show placement and scale. Product photos on the product page are shot from the physical product.
The sheet, in numbers
| Material | Natural stone mosaic (green marble + cream marble) |
| Pattern | Geometric diamond layout with cream marble pinwheel joints |
| Set components | Central tile, border tile, corner piece |
| Style | Retro vintage / Old Shanghai heritage |
| Mounting | Mesh-backed for easy installation |
| Finish | Polished stone with natural veining |
| Use | Wall and floor |
Two lines on that table do most of the work. The three-part set is what separates this from a single repeating sheet — it is the reason a bordered floor panel is achievable at all. And mesh backing is what keeps the diamonds and their joints aligned across sheet joins; the listing calls it "fast, aligned installation", which depends on you butting the sheets rather than spacing them.
One honest gap: the listing specifies material, pattern, components, mounting, finish and intended uses, but it does not state a sheet or piece size. If you are calculating quantities, ask for the dimensions before you order rather than estimating.
Ten rooms
Wall versus floor: what changes
The listing states the tile is suitable for both wall and floor use. Three things are worth raising with your installer first:
- Sealing. Natural stone is porous. The listing does not specify a sealer or a schedule, so ask what the location requires — a shower wall and a dry hallway are not the same job.
- Polish and slip. The finish is polished stone. In a wet or high-traffic floor location, ask your installer to confirm the slip rating you need.
- Grout colour. The listing does not specify grout. On a floor, a grout slightly darker than the cream marble hides traffic wear; on a wall, one close to the stone keeps the pattern continuous.
Living with natural stone
The listing is direct about this: "natural stone has inherent variation in tone and veining - this is part of its authentic character". Expect pieces to differ from one another, and expect the green marble to carry its own white veining. If you are covering a large floor, dry-lay the sheets and blend across boxes before fixing so the variation is distributed rather than clustered.
Ordering
The listing is for a single sample piece, priced at $26.80, so you can see the green, the cream and the polish in your own light before committing. The sample cost is credited back in full against a subsequent project order. Bulk orders ship from our workshop in Foshan, and we quote shipping against your postcode and total area. Because the listing does not state a piece size, ask us for the dimensions when you request a quote.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a floor tile or a wall tile?
Both. The listing states the tile is suitable for wall and floor use, and names floors for entryway, hallway, balcony and terrace, plus bathroom and shower walls and kitchen backsplashes. For a wet or high-traffic floor, confirm slip performance and sealing with your installer.
What do the three pieces in the set do?
The set is a central tile, a border tile and a corner piece. The listing says this combination "enables seamless borders and corners" — so instead of cutting a repeating field tile at the wall, you can run a bordered panel that finishes on the pattern's own terms.
Does the listing state a sheet size?
No. The listing specifies material, pattern, components, mounting, finish and intended applications, but does not give a sheet or piece dimension. Ask us for the sizes before you calculate quantities for a project.
Can it be used outdoors?
Balconies and terraces are among the applications the listing names. How a polished natural stone performs outdoors depends on exposure and on the substrate, so confirm the setting materials and slip performance with your installer.
Will the colour vary between pieces?
Yes. The listing states that natural stone has inherent variation in tone and veining and describes this as part of its authentic character. Order the full quantity for a project at one time where you can, and use a sample to see the current production first.
How do you clean it?
The listing does not specify a cleaning product. The standard rule for polished natural stone applies: use a pH-neutral stone cleaner and avoid acidic products such as vinegar, which will dull a polished surface. Ask your installer what sealing schedule the location needs.