Onyx Mosaic Tiles

Onyx mosaic tiles from SAICINA TILES bring flowing stone-inspired patterns to a smooth, glossy glass surface. This collection is made from glass with artwork printed on the back, creating an onyx-look finish with visual depth. Customize the pattern, tile shape and dimensions for kitchen backsplashes, bathroom walls, decorative panels and commercial interiors.

Choose white, gray, honey amber, green or dark onyx-inspired designs, or send us your own artwork. For illuminated features, ask about a light-transmitting construction developed around your backlighting requirements.

Request a sample or share your drawings for a custom project quote.

What Are Onyx-Look Glass Mosaic Tiles?

SAICINA TILES onyx-look mosaics combine a glass body with a decorative pattern printed on the reverse side. Viewed through the glass, the design creates the appearance of layered bands, soft clouds and flowing veins associated with natural onyx.

The exposed face is glass, while the printed artwork sits behind it. This gives the surface a glossy finish and separates the decorative layer from direct everyday wiping.

These are glass mosaic tiles, not tiles cut from natural onyx. Their appeal lies in combining a stone-inspired appearance with flexible artwork, shape and size options.

Glass Mosaics vs. Natural Onyx Mosaics

Choose glass when repeatable artwork and project-specific design are priorities. Choose natural onyx when the material itself and its individual geological variation are central to your design.

Customize the Pattern, Shape and Size

Custom Onyx Patterns and Original Artwork

Start with an onyx-inspired design or provide artwork for a custom printed glass mosaic. Options include delicate white veining, golden bands, cloudy green patterns, marble-inspired graphics and original decorative compositions.

For commercial interiors, artwork can incorporate brand colors or graphic elements. Send files you own or have permission to reproduce, together with the intended wall dimensions and viewing distance.

A physical sample helps confirm how the artwork appears through glass. Screen previews alone cannot fully represent the finished color, gloss or response to light.

Mosaic Shapes and Layouts

Choose a shape that supports the overall design:

• Square mosaics: An orderly grid that balances flowing stone patterns.

• Hexagon mosaics: A geometric layout for contemporary backsplashes and accent walls.

• Rectangular mosaics: Suitable for stacked, offset or project-specific arrangements.

• Fish scale mosaics: Curved outlines that add movement to decorative surfaces.

• Penny round mosaics: Small circular pieces with a clearly defined grout pattern.

• Custom shapes: Bespoke outlines and combinations developed from your drawings.

Custom shape feasibility is reviewed alongside the requested dimensions, edge details and installation requirements.

Chip Sizes, Sheet Dimensions and Pattern Direction

Chip dimensions and mosaic sheet sizes can be developed around the project. Smaller pieces create a finer visual rhythm, while larger pieces give individual veins more room to show.

For artwork intended to continue across several sheets, discuss the full layout before sampling. A coordinated design needs planned sheet boundaries, pattern direction and joint spacing.

Tell us whether you prefer a repeating pattern, a varied blend or a composition arranged across a specific wall area.

Explore Onyx-Inspired Colors

White and Gray Onyx-Look Mosaics

White and gray patterns create a light, restrained backdrop for vanity walls and kitchen backsplashes. Pair them with pale cabinetry, brushed nickel or warm wood for a balanced interior.

Fine veining creates a quieter effect; stronger gray bands make the wall more prominent.

Honey and Amber Onyx-Look Mosaics

Honey, cream and amber designs bring warmth to reception areas, bar fronts and decorative panels. They work well with walnut tones, brass details and neutral furnishings.

For backlit designs, review the sample under the proposed lighting so the finished color remains consistent with your intended palette.

Green Onyx-Look Mosaics

Green patterns introduce a natural color accent to bathrooms, hospitality interiors and boutique spaces. Softer green artwork creates a gentle backdrop, while deeper green designs provide a stronger focal point.

Dark and Custom Color Combinations

Dark onyx-inspired patterns offer contrast against light cabinetry, pale countertops and metallic details. Custom artwork can adjust the balance between the background color and the veins.

If backlighting is part of the design, test the selected artwork first: a darker or denser print may transmit less light.

Where to Use Onyx Mosaic Tiles

This collection focuses on decorative wall applications. Floor, pool, steam-room, exterior and fireplace installations require separate confirmation for the exact product and exposure conditions.

Planning a Backlit Onyx-Look Mosaic Wall

Backlighting can add another dimension to an onyx-inspired design, but the result depends on the complete assembly. Glass alone does not make every printed mosaic suitable for backlighting.

Confirm the Light-Transmitting Construction

The printed layer, backing, mounting materials, adhesive and support panel all affect how much light passes through the finished installation.

Tell SAICINA TILES at the start of the project if the mosaic will be backlit. A conventional installation over an opaque wall will block light from behind.

Review a sample assembly that includes the proposed tile and supporting materials before approving the final design.

Plan for Even Illumination

Lighting placement, diffusion and the distance between the light source and mosaic surface influence whether the wall appears evenly illuminated.

The installation should account for:

• Even light distribution across the panel.

• Shadows from supports, joints and mounting materials.

• Space for wiring and suitable heat management.

• Access to replace or maintain lighting components.

• Equipment appropriate for the installation environment.

Work with the installer and lighting specialist to establish these details before the wall is built.

Compare the Design with the Lights On and Off

Warm light can emphasize amber and cream tones, while more neutral lighting may suit white or gray artwork. Compare options using the actual sample rather than choosing a color temperature from a rendering alone.

A successful design should look considered in daylight as well as when illuminated.

Product Specifications and Custom Options

For your selected product, confirm the exact thickness, sheet coverage, sheets per box, weight and recommended joint width before ordering. Custom designs do not share one universal specification.

Installation, Grout and Edge Finishing

Prepare the Surface and Confirm Material Compatibility

Use a qualified installer familiar with printed glass mosaics. The substrate should be stable, properly prepared and appropriate for the intended application.

Confirm that the adhesive is compatible with the tile’s reverse-side coating and mounting system. For shower walls, the installation must also include the required waterproofing; the glass surface does not waterproof the wall assembly.

Backlit panels require their own reviewed installation details.

Dry-Lay the Sheets Before Fixing

Arrange multiple sheets together to inspect color balance, pattern direction and the spacing between sheet edges.

For coordinated artwork, establish the sheet sequence before installation. Check alignment around corners, niches, sockets and other interruptions so the composition remains intentional.

Choose a Compatible Grout

Grout color changes how strongly the mosaic pattern is defined.

• White or light gray: Creates a subtle grid around pale glass.

• Cream or warm beige: Complements honey and amber artwork.

• A coordinated darker shade: Can reduce contrast around dark designs.

Choose a grout approved for the selected glass surface and joint width. Test it on a sample to check appearance, cleaning and the risk of scratching before grouting the full installation.

Plan Exposed Edges and Movement Joints

Discuss how the installation will finish at outside corners, panel edges and adjoining materials. Suitable trim or another approved edge treatment can create a clean transition.

Movement joints and changes of plane should follow the specified installation system. Include these details in the layout before ordering custom pieces.

Cleaning and Care

The glass face does not require the penetrating sealing treatment used for many natural stone surfaces. Routine cleaning is still needed to remove soap residue, grease and water marks.

Use a soft cloth with a mild, pH-neutral cleaner suitable for the installed materials. Rinse away residue and dry the surface when practical.

Avoid abrasive pads and unapproved aggressive cleaners. Select cleaning products with the grout, sealants and decorative backing in mind as well as the exposed glass.

Placing the artwork behind the glass reduces direct contact with the printed layer, but it does not make the entire tile scratch-proof or justify a blanket promise against fading under every exposure condition.

Samples, Pricing and Project Orders

Review a Physical Sample

A sample lets you assess the pattern scale, glass finish and color alongside cabinetry, countertops, grout and lighting.

For custom artwork, approve the printed result before production. For a backlit project, review a representative illuminated assembly.

Request a Quote Based on Your Project

Custom onyx mosaic tile pricing depends on the artwork, chip geometry, glass specification, sheet arrangement and order quantity.

To receive a relevant quotation, send:

• The installation location and intended use.

• Wall dimensions or the required coverage area.

• Preferred artwork, color references or design files.

• Chip shape, approximate size and sheet requirements.

• Whether backlighting is required.

• Delivery destination and target project schedule.

Confirm whether the quotation is per sheet, per square foot or per square meter. Compare coverage and specification together, rather than comparing sheet prices alone.

Confirm Quantities, Lead Times and Delivery

Calculate the required coverage from the finished design, allowing for cuts, layout matching and spare pieces. Complex shapes and continuous artwork may need a different allowance from a straightforward repeating grid.

Small trial orders can be discussed during quotation. Minimum quantities, sample costs, production timing, packaging and freight are confirmed for the selected design and destination.

Order the main project quantity together where possible. Although printed artwork allows planned color control, separate production runs can still show variation.

Why Choose SAICINA TILES?

Factory-Direct Project Supply

Work directly with SAICINA TILES to discuss design, specifications and project quantities. Factory-direct supply supports coordinated communication from sampling through production.

Customization Across the Whole Design

Develop the printed artwork, mosaic shape and dimensions together. This makes it possible to adapt the product to a design concept instead of relying only on a standard catalog format.

Sample-Led Production

Approve the physical sample before custom manufacturing begins. An agreed reference gives the project a clear basis for reviewing color, pattern and finish.

Support for Installation Planning

Discuss the intended application and any backlighting requirements early. SAICINA TILES can provide product guidance to help your installer and lighting specialist develop the appropriate assembly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are These Onyx Mosaic Tiles Made from Real Onyx?

No. This SAICINA TILES collection is made from glass with an onyx-inspired pattern printed on the back. It offers a stone-inspired appearance with a smooth glass face.

Can You Print Our Own Artwork on the Glass?

Yes. Send your artwork or design references for review. Custom options can include stone-inspired patterns, original graphics and brand elements. Physical sample approval takes place before custom production.

Can We Customize the Tile Shape and Size?

Yes. Chip shapes, dimensions and sheet layouts can be developed around your project. Custom outlines and special sizes are reviewed for manufacturing and installation feasibility.

Can the Pattern Continue Across Several Mosaic Sheets?

A coordinated layout can be discussed during design development. Provide the full wall dimensions and explain whether you want a continuous composition or a repeating pattern. Sheet order, joints and site cuts must be planned together.

Can These Glass Mosaics Be Used on Shower Walls?

Ask us to confirm the exact specification for your shower. Suitability depends on the printed backing, mounting system and installation materials as well as the glass itself. An approved waterproofing system remains necessary.

Are They Suitable for Shower Floors or Swimming Pools?

Do not assume wall mosaics are approved for either application. Shower floors require appropriate slip and floor-use suitability, while pools require a product and installation system approved for continuous immersion. Request confirmation before specifying either use.

Can Every Design Be Backlit?

No. The artwork, backing and complete installation assembly determine light transmission. Tell us about the intended backlighting before sampling so a suitable construction can be assessed.

Do Onyx-Look Glass Mosaic Tiles Need Sealing?

The glass face does not require a penetrating stone sealer. The grout and other installation components may have separate sealing or maintenance requirements.

Will the Color Be Identical in Every Order?

Printed artwork offers more control over the intended pattern than naturally occurring stone, but exact color identity across separate production runs should not be assumed. Approve a physical sample and order the project quantity together where possible.

Can These Tiles Be Used Around a Fireplace?

Fireplace suitability must be confirmed for the specific product and location. Heat exposure, distance from the firebox and installation materials all matter. Do not use decorative glass mosaics inside a firebox or near direct flame without explicit product approval.

How Do I Calculate the Number of Sheets Required?

Divide the area to be covered by the confirmed coverage of one sheet, round up to a whole number of sheets, and add the allowance agreed with your installer for cuts, pattern matching and spares. Use the actual selected sheet coverage rather than assuming every sheet covers one square foot.

What Are the Minimum Order Quantity and Lead Time?

These depend on the artwork, shape, specifications and quantity. Contact SAICINA TILES with your project details to confirm sample timing, minimum order requirements, production lead time and delivery options.

Create Your Custom Onyx Mosaic Tile Design

Bring together onyx-inspired patterns, glossy glass and a layout developed for your space. Whether you are planning a kitchen backsplash, a bathroom feature wall or a custom commercial installation, SAICINA TILES can help turn your design brief into a sample for review.

Send your artwork, wall dimensions and preferred tile shape to request a sample and project quote.