Product Specifications

4x12 Glass Tile in Merlin Gloss

Discover a fresh take on Glass Tile, made in our Spokane, Washington Factory with design-forward colors hand-mixed in house. Each of our 35+ colors comes in 16 sizes, in both matte and gloss finishes. Because it’s impervious and passes freeze/thaw testing, Glass Tile is ideal for pools, showers, and wet areas inside and out.

Characteristics

Color Variation	V1
Finish/Sheen	Gloss

Body: Please note that the green hue of clear glass sheets can vary from batch to batch. This becomes most noticeable on whites. Every order will ship from the same batch of glass so there should be no variation within one order, but it is possible to see a slight color shift between a sample and the order.

Variation: Each glaze is rated on a scale of V1 (low) to V4 (high) variation. Variation will appear tile to tile as a color shifts in hue or saturation. Variation in glaze sheen can also occur, where the surface finish can sometimes appear more matte or more glossy from tile to tile. Variation is expected but not guaranteed.

Considerations

We recommend ordering 15% overage to accommodate cutting and any unexpected layout changes during installation.
In the event that you need additional tile, please contact us immediately so we can help you process an Add-On order. Add-on orders will incur fees.
Due to the handcrafted nature of our tile, size variance from 1/16" can be expected.
All tile is made to order. Please contact us for most up to date lead times. 800.773.2226 or hello@fireclaytile.com.
Do not schedule an installer until tile is on site.

Manufacturing Information

All of our tile is 100% manufactured by our teams in:

Armos, California:
Fireclay Tile Factory
521 Quarry Road, Aromas, CA 95004

Spokane Washington:
Fireclay Tile Factory
6328 E Utah Ave, Spokane, WA 99212

Mechanical Features

ASTM TEST	TEST NAME	RESULT
C1027	Abrasion	Class 0
C650	Chemical Resistance	Class A
C1378	Stain Resistance	Class A
DCOF	Slip Resistance	Less than 0.42
E84	Fire Rating	Class A
C1026	Freeze-Thaw Resistance	Yes
C373	Water Absorption	Impervious
C648	Breaking Strength	394 lbf

1 Contact us about abrasive additives for floor applications.

Lead Times

Lead times vary depending on the product, color, and size of your project, as well as our current factory queue. Please contact us or check our website for current lead times.

Call 800.773.2226 or hello@fireclaytile.com

Rush orders are available. Additional fees apply.

Custom

Our in house custom capabilities are best in class for our industry. Available for commercial and large scale projects, we offer color matching services in addition to exploration of custom size options.

Contact your Fireclay Tile representative or call us at 800.773.2226 to learn more.

Environmental

100% of carbon emissions for tile manufacturing and outbound shipping is offset through CarbonFund.org
All fresh water used in manufacturing is rain water captured on site. All water used throughout the facility is collected, filtered and reused.
Tile orders are packaged in recycled cardboard boxes and on recycled pallets or crates. We use recycled cardboard, biodegradable peanuts, and/or other sustainable materials for protection.

HPD Documentation

Transparency is important. See our full material contents in our HPD documentation.

B-Corp

B Lab is an organization empowering companies to unite in an effort to balance purpose with profit. We score a 127.7 a 60% increase over the minimum score of 80 for qualification. Read more here.

Installation

Glass requires glass-specific methods. Review the full Glass Installation Guide at fireclaytile.com before starting; we strongly recommend an installer experienced with glass.
Install an ANSI A118.12 crack isolation membrane over the entire substrate. Substrate must be flat, plumb, and stable; do not level with thinset.
Set with white, polymer-modified thinset rated for glass. Never use mastic or premixed adhesives. Back-butter every tile and flatten trowel ridges, as ridges and air pockets will show through the glass.
Include movement joints per TCNA guidelines at changes of plane, perimeters, and substrate transitions.
Cut with a glass-specific wet saw blade. Drill at low speed with a diamond bit; never use a hammer drill.
Maintain a minimum 1/16" joint. Use non-sanded grout only (urethane or epoxy preferred), as sanded grout will scratch. Remove haze immediately.
For fixtures and doors: drill holes 1/8" oversize, isolate hardware with gaskets, avoid overtightening, and install solid backing during framing.
Glass tile does not require sealing. If using cement grout, seal after cure per the grout manufacturer.

Warranty

Fireclay Tile expressly warrants that our product, as delivered, will be reasonably free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 year from date of purchase. Learn more about our Makers Guarantee at https://www.fireclaytile.com/makers-guarantee