Natural Beauty 1 x 2 Glass Mosaic Tile Collection

Natural Beauty Glass Mosaic Tile

The Natural Beauty Collection takes a simple 1 x 2 glass mosaic format and gives it more character through a combination of smooth and softly undulated glass pieces. Rather than every piece reflecting light exactly the same way, the subtle surface variation creates movement across the finished installation.

Each mesh-mounted sheet measures approximately 11 11/16" x 11 3/4" and covers 0.95 square feet. The individual 1 x 2 pieces are arranged in a clean brick-style mosaic pattern with a 1/16" grout joint.

This combination of small-format glass, color, and surface variation makes Natural Beauty particularly well suited to areas where light and water become part of the design.

Explore more options in BELK Tile's Glass Tile Mosaics collection.

Four Natural Beauty Colors, Four Different Looks

One reason I like this collection is that the four colors do not all accomplish the same thing. Your choice can take a project from light and refreshing to deep and dramatic.

Eternity Pool - Aqua

Eternity Pool NAT3601 has a refreshing aqua color that naturally fits swimming pools, bathrooms, showers, and coastal-inspired spaces. It is a good choice when you want noticeable color without moving into a stronger traditional blue.

Peru Diving - Bright Blue

Peru Diving NAT3604 delivers a much brighter blue. This is the color I would look at when blue is supposed to be an obvious part of the design rather than simply an accent. Around a swimming pool, the bright glass works especially well with changing sunlight and water.

Antigua Bay - Mixed Blues

Antigua Bay NAT3603 combines deep blue, bright blue, and lighter blue tones across the mosaic. The variation gives it considerably more movement than a single-color mosaic and makes it useful when you want several shades of blue working together in one surface.

Lake Garda - Near Black

Lake Garda NAT3605 goes in a completely different direction. I consider this color much closer to black than blue. Its dark glass creates a dramatic look for pools, showers, backsplashes, fireplaces, and accent areas and can provide strong contrast against lighter surrounding materials.

Glass Mosaic Tile for Swimming Pools

Natural Beauty is an especially good collection to consider for swimming pool designs. Glass interacts with both water and sunlight, which can make the color and surface variation appear different throughout the day.

The small 1 x 2 mosaic format can be used to create a waterline, accent area, or a larger tiled surface depending on the project. The mesh-mounted sheets also help keep the individual pieces properly aligned during installation.

For more help planning a pool project, read Mike Belk's Mosaic Pool Tiles Complete Guide.

Using Natural Beauty in Showers, Backsplashes and Accent Walls

Natural Beauty does not have to stay around the pool.

In a shower, the reflective glass can add color and dimension without requiring a complicated pattern. On a kitchen backsplash, the narrow 1 x 2 pieces create plenty of visual texture and work particularly well when paired with simpler countertops and cabinetry.

For a fireplace surround or feature wall, the darker colors can create contrast while the aqua and blue options introduce a stronger decorative element.

If you want to compare Natural Beauty with other glass mosaic shapes, colors, and finishes, browse BELK Tile's Glass Tile Mosaics.

Choosing Grout for Natural Beauty Glass Mosaic Tile

Grout deserves some thought with a 1 x 2 mosaic because there are many grout joints across the finished surface.

A grout color that coordinates closely with the tile generally creates a more continuous appearance and allows the glass color to receive more attention. A contrasting grout makes the individual 1 x 2 pieces and brick pattern much more noticeable.

With glass mosaics, lighting, grout, setting materials, surrounding finishes, and even water can influence the final appearance. I recommend seeing the actual tile before making a final decision rather than selecting a color based only on an online image.

Always follow the tile and installation-material manufacturers' recommendations for the specific application, particularly for swimming pools and other continuously wet environments.