Shaw Empire Mosaic Ceramic Tile – CS99Q

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Shaw Empire Concrete-Look Ceramic Mosaic Tile in Cream and Surf

Shaw Empire Mosaic (style CS99Q) is a glazed ceramic accent mosaic on a 12.99" x 12.99" sheet that carries Empire's soft, low-contrast stone and concrete look in two colors, Cream 00100 and Surf 00500. It is the wall-only partner to the floor-rated Empire 12x24: while the big rectangle keeps a floor calm, the mosaic brings a fine grid of grout lines that gives a shower wall or backsplash more texture without changing color. Shaw lists it as an Accent product; the glaze rates 7 on the Mohs scale and shade variation is high (V3).

Best for: Shower walls and niches, kitchen backsplashes, vanity walls, accent stripes in a tub surround, fireplace surrounds.

Colors

• Cream 00100: a warm off-white mosaic that softens a wall and blends easily with ivory or cream cabinetry.
• Surf 00500: a pale cool gray that adds a light, concrete-like texture to a modern shower or kitchen wall.

Why Choose Empire Mosaic

• 12.99" x 12.99" sheets that cover wall area quickly
• Same Cream and Surf colors as Empire 12x24 for a coordinated floor-and-wall design
• High (V3) shade variation adds movement across a wall
• Glaze hardness of 7 (Mohs)
• 0.303" thick glazed ceramic, light enough for easy wall installs
• 1.17 sq ft per box, convenient for small accent areas

Where to Install

Empire Mosaic is an interior wall tile. Put it on shower walls and niches, kitchen and bar backsplashes, vanity walls, decorative stripes and fireplace surrounds. Shaw classifies it as an Accent product, so it should not be installed on floors, shower floors included; use Empire 12x24 underfoot instead. It absorbs more than 0.50% water per Shaw's specs and has no frost rating, so outdoor walls are out.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Empire Mosaic go on a floor? No. Shaw classifies Empire Mosaic CS99Q as an Accent tile, so it belongs on interior walls such as shower walls, niches and backsplashes. For an Empire floor, use the floor-rated Empire 12x24 in the same colors.

Which Empire Mosaic color is best for a small shower? Shaw Empire Mosaic in Cream 00100 reflects the most light and keeps a small shower feeling open. Surf 00500 suits a cooler, more modern palette with chrome or black fixtures.

How do Empire Mosaic and Empire 12x24 work together? A common plan is to lay Empire 12x24 on the bathroom floor and main walls, then use Empire Mosaic in the same color for the shower niche or a vertical stripe. Because both share Cream 00100 and Surf 00500, the change is in scale and grout pattern rather than color.

How many boxes of Empire Mosaic for a shower niche? One box of Shaw Empire Mosaic covers 1.17 sq ft. A 12" x 24" niche back is 2 sq ft, so two boxes covers the back alone; add one more box for the niche sides and spare pieces.

Do you have to seal Empire Mosaic? No sealer is needed on the glazed surface of Shaw Empire Mosaic, though the many grout joints in a mosaic benefit from a sealer when you use cement-based grout. An epoxy or urethane grout avoids that step.

Product Specs

• Style: Empire Mosaic #CS99Q
• Brand: Shaw Floors
• Look: Soft stone / concrete look mosaic
• Material: Glazed Ceramic
• Size: 12.99" x 12.99" (sheet about 13" x 13")
• Thickness: 0.303"
• Finish: Smooth
• Shade Variation: High (V3)
• Water Absorption: > 0.50% (Vitreous)
• Wet DCOF: ≥ 0.42
• Glaze Hardness (Mohs): 7
• Use: Walls and accents, interior (Accent tile, not for floors)
• Sq. Ft. Per Box: 1.17
• Minimum Order: 250 sq. ft.
• Made In: Mexico
• Complete Specs: View spec sheet
• Warranty: View Shaw tile warranty

Design Pairing Guide

In Cream 00100, the mosaic looks warm next to rift-cut white oak vanities, unlacquered brass and plaster-white walls. In Surf 00500, set it behind gray-green or navy cabinetry with polished chrome and a pale gray grout. A white grout on Surf gives a crisper grid for a contemporary bath, while a matching grout on Cream lets the sheet read as one soft surface.

Browse more ceramic tile, or see the floor-rated Empire 12x24 in the same two colors.