Penny Natureglass Black Matte is a deep matte-black glass penny round mosaic with subtle charcoal undertones.
The colour is a deep black with subtle charcoal undertones, and the matte finish keeps it soft and understated rather than glossy, so it reads bold and minimalist rather than reflective. 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 or floor the round matte-black pieces read graphic and sophisticated, especially against a contrasting grout. It works with brass and gold fixtures, timber, pale stone and white joinery, where the black anchors and the metals lift it, and in bold, minimal, contemporary schemes.
Specifications
| Product | Penny Natureglass Black Matte |
| Type | Mosaic |
| Origin | TBC |
| Colour | A deep matte black penny mosaic with subtle charcoal undertones, creating a bold, minimalist, and sophisticated character. |
| Finish | TBC |
| Sizes | TBC |
| Thickness | TBC |
| Price range | TBC |
Where it works
Mosaic is a feature and detail material, and Penny Natureglass Black Matte pairs a bold matte black with the distinctive penny round format. It makes a strong feature on bathroom walls, splashbacks, shower niches, vanity walls and bar fronts, and it works on bathroom and shower floors, where the round pieces with plenty of grout between them give good grip and the matte finish shows fewer water spots than a gloss black. It can also line a pool or spa for a dark, matte, dramatic water look. The penny round format follows curves and wraps corners even more easily than square mosaic, so it suits shower bases, curved walls and shaped features particularly well. Glass does not need sealing and does not etch the way stone does, which makes it low-maintenance for wet areas, though pool suitability still depends on the 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 matte finish, which reads soft and minimalist rather than shiny, tempers the surface on a dark colour and shows fewer water marks and fingerprints than a gloss black, so it suits both walls and floors. 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 moody, while a white or pale grey grout makes each circle pop for a bold, graphic, high-contrast look, which is a popular choice for this style. 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 Natureglass Black Matte in your own light before you commit. Matte black and the round format read 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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