The canoe’s streamlined keel shape inspires these three-dimensional ceramic tiles to provide architectural dimension and visual interest through the play of light and shadow. Specialized, centuries-old glazing and firing techniques are reinterpreted for today’s design aesthetic to create vibrant pearlized colors with an exquisite luster. The hand-crafted tiles are available in all 10 Ka-nū glazes, and 6 select color blends.
** Double-fire colors and color blends have a beautiful, glass-like luster with amazingly vibrant hues that must be seen in person to fully appreciate.
(Color note: River Rock may show shade variation between batches.)
Coverage Sheet = 0.728 SF Tile Size(mm) 40 - 240 Tile Thickness(mm) 8 - 10 Mounting Paper Faced
Poor, Spa or Water FeatureApplications Suitable Interior Wall/Backsplash Yes Fireplace/Cooktop surround Yes* Shower wall Yes Steam show Yes Exterior wall Yes
(fully submerge)Yes**
Floor Application
Interior Exterior Shower No No Steam shower No No Light residential No No Residential No No
* Acceptable for limited and sporadic exposure near open flame or heat source, including fireplace wall/cooktop surround. Not recommended for placement inside a firebox.
** ONLY Single Fired colors (River Rock, Sail, Sand Bar and Light House Blend) are acceptable for installation in pools, spas, and water features; NO other colors are acceptable.
Notes on Material
Important note on material: Ka-nu Ceramic Tile is a high fired clay that incorporates high-luster glazes with unique installation and application attributes.
Please review the Recommended Usage & Floor Applications charts before purchase, and see our Ceramic Installation Guidelines for further information.
Series overview
- Handcrafted Japanese Ceramic
- Specialized, centuries-old glazing and firing techniques reinterpreted for today’s design aesthetic
- Diverse selection of vibrant, lustrous hues and color blends
- Architecturally dimensional surfaces
- 4 Sizes/ 10 Colors / 6 Color Blends
Japanese for canoe, our Ka-nū ceramic tile series is inspired by these colorful, streamlined vessels. Artisans implement a specialized glazing process to create vibrant, pearlized colors with an exquisite luster. The diverse selection of hues and color blends are available on a selection of architecturally dimensional patterns.
Explore more of the Ka-nū series, and visit various spaces using these tiles in our Inspiration Gallery.