MSI Athena Gold Hexagon Honed Marble Mosaic Tile 12"x11.3"

Warm Gold Elegance in a Classic Hexagon Shape

The Athena Gold Hexagon offers a sophisticated approach to marble mosaic design. Featuring creamy golden tones balanced with warm white veining, this 2-inch honed hexagon tile creates visual interest without overwhelming a space. Unlike polished marble that reflects light intensely, the honed finish delivers understated elegance—ideal for spaces where you want natural beauty without glossy reflections.

Natural Marble with Premium Grade Quality

Every tile in this collection is sourced as premium-grade marble, ensuring you receive only stone without visible defects or inferior material. The natural stone composition means each tile carries its own subtle variations in color and veining—a feature that homeowners intentionally seek when they want authentic marble character rather than uniformly manufactured look-alikes. This is genuine marble, not ceramic or composite material attempting to mimic stone.

Practical Honed Finish with Anti-Slip Properties

The honed surface provides a matte, smooth texture that's more forgiving than polished alternatives. It resists visible water spots and fingerprints while maintaining safety through its antislip properties—particularly valuable in bathrooms and shower surrounds where moisture and slip resistance matter. The finish also requires simpler maintenance since you're not constantly buffing to maintain shine.

Seamless Installation Through Mesh Backing

Pre-mounted on a fiberglass mesh backing, these tiles install as complete 12"x11.3" sheets rather than individual pieces. The mesh backing simplifies alignment and grout application, allowing faster installation even for projects in spaces with imperfect wall surfaces. Each box contains 10 mesh sheets, providing clear coverage planning for your project.

Versatile Applications Across Multiple Spaces

The hexagon's geometric appeal works equally well as a kitchen backsplash focal point, bathroom wall accent, shower surround, or fireplace surround. The warm gold coloring pairs naturally with both modern minimalist and traditional design approaches, adapting to existing décor rather than demanding a complete aesthetic overhaul.

Understanding Natural Stone Variation

Because this is natural marble, color and finish variations between tiles are inherent to the material—not defects. Blending tiles from different boxes during installation creates the richest, most authentic appearance by distributing color gradations throughout your project. This intentional blending approach is recommended to achieve the most cohesive final result with natural stone.

Specifications

• Individual hexagon tile: 2 inches
• Mesh sheet dimension: 12"x11.3"
• Thickness: 0.38 inches
• Material: Natural marble
• Finish: Honed and antislip
• Coverage: 10 sheets per box