Penny Opalo Black is a glossy jet-black penny round mosaic with smoky charcoal and subtle blue-grey reflections.
The colour is a deep jet-black with smoky charcoal depth, and the glossy finish is what defines it: the shine gives the black a mirror-like reflection with subtle blue-grey lights, catching the room around it. The penny round format is the other half of its character: small circular pieces rather than squares, giving a soft, tactile, dotted surface with a distinctive retro-luxe look. Across a wall the round, high-shine pieces read sleek, dramatic and luxurious, each catching the light a little differently. It works with brass and gold fixtures, timber, pale stone and white joinery, where the contrast lifts it, and in dark, glamorous schemes where it deepens the mood.
Specifications
| Product | Penny Opalo Black |
| Type | Mosaic |
| Origin | TBC |
| Colour | A glossy jet-black penny mosaic with smoky charcoal and subtle blue-grey reflections, creating a sleek, dramatic, and luxurious character. |
| Finish | TBC |
| Sizes | TBC |
| Thickness | TBC |
| Price range | TBC |
Where it works
Mosaic is a feature material, and Penny Opalo Black pairs a high-shine black with the distinctive penny round format. It works best on bathroom feature walls, splashbacks, shower niches, vanity walls and bar fronts, where the gloss and depth can lead, and it lines a pool or spa for a dark, glossy, reflective water look. The penny round format follows curves and wraps corners even more easily than square mosaic, so it suits rounded walls and shaped features particularly well. One practical point: a glossy dark surface shows water spots, marks and fingerprints more than a matte one, so it does its best work on walls and features rather than heavy-traffic floors. Whether this particular mosaic is rated for pool and full wet-area use depends on the material and backing, so that is worth confirming. The recommended applications are still being confirmed, so contact us and we can advise on the right fit for your job.
Choosing a finish
Available finishes: TBC
This one is a glossy finish, which is its signature, giving the black real depth and a mirror-like reflection that suits a dramatic feature wall or splashback. Penny round mosaics come mesh-backed on sheets, with the round pieces set in a regular pattern and a lot of grout showing between the circles, so grout colour matters even more than usual here. Grout choice makes a big difference with a black penny round: a black or charcoal grout keeps it seamless and glossy, while a white or pale grout makes each circle pop for a bold, graphic look. It comes down to whether you want the pieces to blend or stand out. If you are unsure which finish, backing or grout suits your project, give us a call and we can talk it through.
Order a sample
Order a sample to see Penny Opalo Black in your own light before you commit. Glossy black reflects whatever is around it and reads very differently between showroom light and daylight, and grout choice changes the look completely, so it is worth seeing a full sheet, with your chosen grout if you can, on site.
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