Vanguard Arrecife Iridis Ash is a dramatic charcoal-grey mosaic with smoky silver marbling and deep graphite variation.
The colour is a deep charcoal-grey, layered with smoky silver marbling and graphite variation and lifted by an iridescent sheen, so the surface shifts and glows as the light moves rather than reading as a flat dark grey. The marbling gives it fluid movement while the graphite depth keeps it bold and moody. Across a wall or pool it reads dramatic and sophisticated, a dark, layered grey with real depth and light-catching movement. It works with brass and chrome fixtures, pale stone, timber, white joinery and bold, contemporary or industrial schemes.
Specifications
| Product | Vanguard Arrecife Iridis Ash |
| Type | Mosaic |
| Origin | TBC |
| Colour | A dramatic charcoal-grey mosaic with smoky silver marbling and deep graphite variation, creating a bold, layered, and sophisticated character. |
| Finish | TBC |
| Sizes | TBC |
| Thickness | TBC |
| Price range | TBC |
Where it works
Mosaic is a feature material, and Vanguard Arrecife Iridis Ash's dark, iridescent charcoal-grey is bold and sophisticated. It makes a strong feature on bathroom walls, splashbacks, shower niches, vanity walls and bar fronts, and it lines a pool or spa for a deep, moody, silver-shifting water look. The small format lets it follow curves and wrap corners in a way sheet tiles cannot, which is why mosaics suit pools and rounded walls. The silver marbling and iridescence read especially well in raking light and moving water, where the light brings the shift out. One practical point for pools: a dark surface reads deep and dramatic but absorbs more heat in sun, so it is worth thinking about. Whether this particular mosaic is rated for pool and full wet-area use depends on the material and backing, and iridescent finishes especially are worth confirming for pool use. 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 reads as iridescent, so the pieces catch and shift the light with a silver sheen over the charcoal-grey, which is the whole point of the look, and it shows most in sun and moving water. Mosaics come face-mounted or mesh-backed on sheets for easier laying. Grout colour makes a big difference with mosaic: a charcoal or mid grey grout keeps the dark, seamless look and lets the marbling and shimmer lead, while a pale grout would break it into a grid. A dark grout is usually the right call here. 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 Vanguard Arrecife Iridis Ash in your own light before you commit. An iridescent charcoal-grey shifts far more with the light and the angle than a flat colour, so it is worth seeing a full sheet on site, and for a pool, wet as well as dry.
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