SomerTile 11.5x11.5-in Victorian Penny 3/4-in White Porcelain Mosaic Tile (Pack of 10)

I was looking for something a little different thatn the usual mosaic and pattern looks that are so popular today. These are very fun. The shipment came very quickly. The assembley was relatively easy but we had to use a tile nipper to cut the tiles by hand...they are too small to use a wet saw to cut them. But once we got the hang of it, that extra step went quickly. We used a darkish gray for the grout and it looks really modern and cool.

First, what you really need to know: the description of this product left me wondering whether each sheet of tile had a variety of sheens and finishes, for some sort of random mosaic effect I was NOT interested in. That is not the case. They are completely uniform. In the best of all worlds, I would have wanted them perfectly flat and matte (unglazed) looking, which is really true to type for a historic tile floor. These are very slightly domed, with a high-shine glaze. But you don't get a custom look without custom prices :). You seriously can't beat the price on these - the big orange store has about the same price per square foot (a few cents less), but doesn't have them in stores and charges plenty to ship them. Overstock's shipping charges are the best around. And with that rock-bottom shipping price, they arrived at my house in about three days - several weeks before the contractors! No damage, even the boxes are in perfect condition. So far the contractors have laid two sheets, and they look fantastic on the floor, too. Best buy on penny-round tile I've seen, and a quality product.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? true color
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. seems great so far
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? not inaccurate, but slightly confusing

I had this tile professionally installed as part of my kitchen back-splash and they had a difficult time getting it to not look wavy. Grouting made it look less wavy. Recommend using a mortar/thin set that is not a quick dry variety. It seemed that the installers were complaining a lot about their mortar drying too fast to move/adjust the tile. Also, step back and look at your lines to make sure it is aligned properly. Other than that, it looks fabulous. I had found grey penny-round tiles at another site and made horizontal bands of grey then white then grey again. With white grout, it looks great.

• Did the color match the color displayed onsite? yes
• How is the quality of the product? high
• Did the description onsite accurately describe the product? yes

I absolutely love this tile ~ we used it on the floor in our 1920's home. I love that we were able to recreate the art-deco look without paying out the nose. In the case I wouldn't like it, I also ordered white penny round tile from a large home improvement retailer and paid a good amount more ~ both orders arrived the same day, from the same warehouse...form the same manufacturer! I returned the other, got all my money back and am even happier for ordering here. I am only giving 4 stars because, like the other reviews, our contractor did struggle to lay the tile perfectly. They even had to pull a portion up and start over, but looks great now. Be sure to discuss the type of tile you want to lay with whomever will be laying it before you order!