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10 years ago
I ordered a sample of the Sumi-e Izu Natural 1 x 4 (this appears to be 1 x 4 on my screen), and it looks nothing like this. Alot of dark teals. Could this possibly be Lunada Bay Tozen Erbium Natural in 1 x 4? I just ordered that sample in hopes that it will be a match. This kitchen is gorgeous!
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  • 10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    Treeesa, I'm curious too as this is the backsplash I want and on the website the Sumi-e Izu natural looks way more green. Also noted that these tiles are not 1x1 or 1x6 as stated in the comments . They are indeed 1 x 4. I measured them on the photo here.

  • 10 years ago
    I think it maybe Marazzi style Cacios color Blue Beach. You can check it out online just search Marazzi Tile.
  • 10 years ago

    Ok, this is weird. If you just search teal backsplash on Houzz, this same picture comes up as you scroll down. It says the size is 1 3/8" by 6" not 1 x 1 or 1 x 4. Don't know why the Rachael Reider comments are saying 1 x 1.

  • 10 years ago

    I've actually ordered the tiles, it's 1 3/8 x 4.

  • 10 years ago
    Can anyone order these tiles, or do you have to be a professional...and where can I get them? Thanks in advance!
  • 10 years ago

    I went to the Lunada Bay website and sent them an email to find out who in my area sells these tiles. When I found out who sold them my decorator called and got a sample sent to her to verify the color and then ordered from the local tile place.

  • 10 years ago

    Thanks! So, I'm assuming they do only deal with professionals then. I also sent them an email.

  • 10 years ago

    Hi Lucy,

    So did you get the color that is pictured here, and do they appear just as they do in this picture??

  • 10 years ago

    Hi Pinkdonut my tiles have come in but they are at my decorators house and I haven't seen them yet. She said they are beautiful though. And I think it's still hard to tell at this point because the front of the tiles are covered. The front of the tiles are held together with the backing. They should be up in about a month though. I'll be sure to post some photos.

  • 10 years ago

    Thanks Lucy!

    I can't wait to see how they work out for you. These are my #1 pick for my kitchen backsplash.

  • 10 years ago

    Here's what it looks like with the paper still on :)

  • 10 years ago

    What brand and color are they, pinkdonut? They are very pretty! I'm still looking for tile and love this photo but I'm guessing they are pricey and there seems to be so much confusion about the color.


  • 10 years ago

    Hi Christine. The tile is from Lunada Bay. The color is Sumi-e Izu Natural. 1.3/8 x 4 inch tiles. I think the price was $25.00 per sf I'll post another photo when the tile is installed in my kitchen.

  • 10 years ago

    I am not pinkdonut but they are Lunada Bay tiles. Series: sumi-e, color: Izu. I had my local tile dealer order me a sample. They are around $32 per square foot. Lunada bay has a website where you can see all the different sizes and colors of this. Good luck.

  • 10 years ago

    Sorry about that. That comment was meant for Lucy Bowen, whom I think may have posted another type of tile, but it sure looks like the Lanuda Bay. Thank you, Gail. That's very helpful! I was given the name of a local retailer where we could purchase the Lanuda Bay tile, but I did wonder about the price. Thanks again!

  • 10 years ago

    Christine my post to you is just above Gails post. :)

  • 10 years ago

    Lucy - thanks for clarifying. Our dealer got me the 6" size. So maybe that's why there is a price difference. Or else they get that extra profit. Seriously, I don't know why they would charge $32 per sq. ft. seeing as no matter what size the tiles are, it's still square feet. Also, I'm looking at the picture of the tile you posted above. Is it 4" or 6? Reason I'm asking is because it looks exactly like my sample in length. The 6" is called the Large brick. Finally, what is the style of your kitchen? This tile was my 1st choice for months, but once we got the new countertop in (black with some movement), I think i'm going to have to move to a more solid color. Our cabinets are also white like the picture Thanks.

  • 10 years ago

    HI Gail. I'm pretty sure my tiles are 1 3/8 x 4. I will verify the size and the price. I could have been off a bit on the price. I live part time in Indonesia and my condo that's being renovated is in Miami so I am communicating via email with my designer. I have a very small kitchen. The cabinets are white shaker on the bottom with open white shelves on top. My countertop is a concrete color quartz. Its supposed to be put in Friday. I'll have them take a photo and post it. We are using a light gray grout in the tile.

    :)

  • 10 years ago

    Thank you, Lucy! Now that I've read Gail's comment above, I'm wondering how these tiles would actually look in my new kitchen. We had to settle for a grey mix granite with small specks of black in it, and I'm thinking it might not compliment this beautiful tile. I'm bummed. Probably doesn't matter, because even at $25/sf, it would be pretty costly for us. Thank you ladies for all of your awesome communication! Would still LOVE to see your photos, Lucy, when you're all done!

  • 10 years ago

    Christine, please don't let anything I've said sway you. These are such gorgeous tiles and like I said, they were my first choice. It's just that now that the countertops and cabinets are in, I may be thinking something with less pop and more serenity. Up to this point, every decision has been a piece of cake (cabinets, counter, floors) but I'm really stuck on the backsplash. The one I really like has been discontinued. I have spent hours online and on Houzz looking for something comparable and there's nothing. And now, my husband doesn't want what I like and I don't want what he likes. Aughugh!

  • 10 years ago

    Christine, forgot to add that I think your countertop would look great with these tiles. Grey would work really well.

  • 10 years ago
    Shades of brown were my first choice in countertop granite, but I didn't like the builder's choices. We would have had to pay more for a pattern I liked. So, grey wasn't what I planned on working with, but I do like it. If we have the funds and my husband agrees ( he did love the tile as much as I do), maybe we can get a sample...now that I know where to go to get them.....at least the company directed me to a retailer, but I would need to see if they have, or can get it.
  • 10 years ago

    If a dealer has a sample, then you would be able to buy it through that dealer. Most of the showrooms, however, only have this tile in a sample of 1 x 1. So I had our showroom order a large brick sample of this to see what it would look like. Also, how many square feet do you need? If it's a lot, maybe you can get a discount because of the amount of tile you would be ordering. We need need 80 square feet, so this Lunada Bay tile would have been really pricey (~$2500).

  • 10 years ago

    WOW! That's a lot, Gail! I think ours looks to be around 32 s.f. by eye-balling it. :)

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Hi All - We purchased this tile through our local vendor, Tile Showcase: Lunada Bay, IZU Natural, Large Brick, 1-3/8 x 6 though tile lots do vary and things do change over time. This particular project on the coast of Rhode Island was about 4-5 years ago.

  • 10 years ago

    hanks. Got samples of that tile in that size over a month ago, but chose something different.

  • 10 years ago

    Hi Lucy!

    Are these tiles up yet? I'm wondering how it all worked out for you!

  • 10 years ago

    Hi pinkdonut. I have seen photos but I want to take my own. I will be there on Wednesday. Ill post a photo Wednesday night :) I think it looks awesome.


  • 10 years ago

    Can't wait to see them!

  • 10 years ago

    Lovely. I went with an Akdo blue tile. And I love it too!

  • 10 years ago
    Oh, Lucy!! It's as beautiful as expected! l love it! Definitely keeping on my wish list. Thank you for sharing!
  • 10 years ago

    Thanks Christine. By the way my countertops are grey concrete quartz with tiny bits of black fleck in it. :)

  • 10 years ago

    It looks gorgeous! I love it too!

    Thanks so much for sharing!

  • 10 years ago

    Thanks! :)


  • 10 years ago

    Hey Lucy, your kitchen is BEAUTIFUL and this is exactly what I want. Did you have to paint the wall or use a special thin set like some others said to keep the color true?

  • 10 years ago

    Hi Jill. I was not there when they put up the backsplash but I did ask my project manager to make sure the wall was painted white before they started. Not sure if they used a special thin set.

  • PRO
    9 years ago
    Hi -- this looks amazing! The tile is my 2nd choice (the agate Firenze was my 1st but I think would have too much dark tile). do you know if your tile continues behind the stove (so there will be tile on the wall if stove is replaced)?
    Thank you for sharing the great photos!
  • 9 years ago

    Hi, yes there is tile behind the stove.

  • 9 years ago

    I have been in love with this lunada bay tile since first seeing it over a year ago and really want to use it in my kitchen remodel. Anyone have any thoughts about using it in this color scheme? I want to do the dark gray lower cabinets with white uppers to keep from being too dark overall and to visually raise the height since I have very low ceiling. I also want the lower dark cabinets to set off my white farmhouse sink. Would love any suggestions, ideas....this is my first reno

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    My current kitchen,

    installing a peninsula where the 70s wet bar used to be:

    will tile above/around new vent hood & cooktop and put in wall oven

    Pre-reno view of original kitchen--ugghh!



  • 9 years ago

    Hey Lucy - do you know the grout color for your Lunada Bay tile?


  • 9 years ago

    Sorry Jill. I'm really behind. I think it was a smokey gray. I'll look back on old texts from my project manager to see if I can find the exact color.

  • 9 years ago

    Lucy Bowen and Gail Tanner-can you send me your local dealer for the Lunada Bay tiles? I'd like to call them and get a quote.

  • 9 years ago

    Ceramic Matrix in Miami.

  • 8 years ago
    Lucy, did you ever find out the grout color you used... btw ..I love love love your kitchen and thankfully my husband ages to this color backsplash. TIA!
  • 8 years ago

    Hi Mrs Kelly, the grout color was called Platinum. Thanks for liking my Kitchen.

  • 8 years ago
    thank you!
  • 8 years ago

    Where did you buy this tile from? I've been looking everywhere and can't find it for purchase. It is EXACTLY what we want.

  • 6 years ago

    Hi Amanda. Sorry am just seeing this comment now. I went to the Lunada Bay website and sent them an email to find out who in my area sells these tiles. When I found out who sold them my decorator called and got a sample sent to her to verify the color and then ordered from the local tile place.

  • 5 years ago

    Gail Tanner, when we were discussing the size and color of the luneda bay izu natural you mentioned you got a sample of the 6 inch. Do you still have the sample? I’d love to see a picture of it. I’m redoing a new condo kitchen and want to use the same backsplash but the bigger tile. and we’re they 6” x ?

    “Lucy - thanks for clarifying. Our dealer got me the 6" size.”