Sakura Porcelain Tile installed — a backsplash finished with this tile. Zoom in and read the pattern before you pick.
PorcelainSakura Porcelain Tile
White-Cool
Measured surface color #bfc0bc, averaging #96948d.
Flat surfaces read as one solid tone; heavily patterned ones vary piece to piece, so we lay them out with you before we cut.
- Style encaustic
- Color cool white
- tile-to-tile variation V2
What kind of tile is Sakura Porcelain Tile?
We stock Sakura Porcelain Tile as porcelain in a encaustic-pattern shape, 8x8. Elora Porcelain Tile and Gia Porcelain Tile sit in the same style family if you want to compare. It carries a PEI abrasion rating of 3. It reads white-cool.
Sizes and finishes
How it is actually sold — measured off the spec sheet, not rounded.
Sizes
Sakura Porcelain Tile is made in a single size, 8x8. That makes layout simple — what you see in the sample is the module you get across the whole wall.
- 8x8
Planning the wall
What Sakura Porcelain Tile works out to on your wall, from its own published size.
| Size (inches) | Pieces per 10 sq ft | Grout line per sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| 8×8 | 23 | 3 ft |
Arithmetic on the published size; a straight grid layout. Herringbone and other patterns cut more pieces.
One size, 8×8: roughly 23 pieces per 10 square feet, with 3 linear feet of joint per square foot.
Counts are before cuts — outlets, window returns and the ends of a run all take pieces. The install itself, from wall prep to caulk, is on our backsplash installation page.
Where it works
The applications this surface is actually rated for.
Rated for flooring, all of it at commercial duty. That is the maker's call, and we hold to it.
Rated for
- Flooring — residential and commercial
What to expect once it is installed
The ratings that decide whether the finished wall matches the sample.
Shade variation: V2 — slight variation
Clearly the same tile throughout, with small differences in tone between pieces. Most people never notice it once it is grouted.
Wear rating: PEI 3
On the industry abrasion scale of 1 to 5, this one sits at 3 — everything a kitchen asks of it: walls, counters and residential floors.
Certifications
Certified Greenguard Indoor Air Quality Certified.
What to put next to it
Built from the color we measured off Sakura Porcelain Tile itself, not from its name.
Read off its own swatch, Sakura Porcelain Tile measures #BFC0BC: light, essentially neutral. We match that to Greige and build the pairings from there. It reads as a neutral, so it will sit behind whatever else you choose instead of competing with it.
Cabinets
- Pure White — walls one step warmer than the cabinets so the white reads crisp. Against this surface it is a step lighter, which lifts the surface without washing it out classic
Countertop
- White Veined (Marble-Look) — Greige keeps the veined white from feeling icy — the counter reads like linen instead of a showroom slab, and fingerprints vanish into the warmth.. Against this surface it is a step lighter, which lifts the surface without washing it out current
Hardware
- Warm Brass / Satin Gold — Brass pulls the hidden taupe out of greige, and as the lacquer softens over the years the pulls just look more collected, never tarnished.. Against this surface it is close in weight, so the two will blend rather than contrast current
Flooring
- Natural / White Oak — Greige and natural oak share the same beige undertone, so the cabinets seem to grow out of the floor — a quiet trick that makes small kitchens feel seamless.. Against this surface it is close in weight, so the two will blend rather than contrast solid
Questions about Sakura Porcelain Tile
Answered from this product’s own spec sheet and our measurement of it.
What size is Sakura Porcelain Tile?
Sakura Porcelain Tile comes in one size, 8x8. One module across the whole wall keeps the layout simple — what you approve in the sample is what you get.
Where can I use Sakura Porcelain Tile?
Its maker rates it for flooring. We hold to that rating when we quote — installing outside it is how a warranty claim gets denied.
Will the tiles match the sample I saw?
Sakura Porcelain Tile is rated V2 — slight variation. Clearly the same tile throughout, with small differences in tone that most people stop noticing once it is grouted.
Can Sakura Porcelain Tile go on a floor?
Yes. At PEI 3 it is rated for normal residential floors as well as walls and counters — the usual rating for a kitchen.
What color is Sakura Porcelain Tile, really?
We measured its own swatch at #BFC0BC — light and essentially neutral. It sits close to neutral, so it takes direction from the cabinets rather than fighting them. Names are marketing; that number is what the camera saw.
Does Sakura Porcelain Tile need sealing?
No. Porcelain is vitrified almost to zero water absorption. The tile itself never needs sealing; cement grout still benefits from it.
Sakura Porcelain Tile installed
11 photographs of this tile in finished rooms — scroll the rail, tap any shot to zoom.
Close up
Swatches
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Sakura Porcelain Tile specifications
- Available size8x8
Rated for Flooring
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