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Italian Heritage Detail: Palazzo Valentini Marble Mosaic Border

Refine your interior design with the timeless elegance of the Palazzo Valentini Border, a hand-assembled marble mosaic trim that evokes the prestige of Italy’s historical residences.

Part of the prestigious Palazzo collection from Fired Earth, this 10x30cm border tile is the perfect complement for framing and elevating floors and walls. Created by painstakingly placing small natural stone tesserae onto a strengthened cement backing, the border is finished with a soft polish that achieves a gloriously tactile surface. With a 10mm thickness and extreme tonal variation, every piece is a unique artisanal work that ensures your installation remains entirely bespoke. Whether used to frame a mosaic "rug" in an entrance hall or as a decorative detail in a luxury bathroom, this border provides a chic and durable finish inspired by the great Italian architectural tradition.


Product specification

Product Name: Palazzo Valentini Border

SKU / Product Code: PVALENTINIBORD

Brand: Fired Earth

Collection: Palazzo Collection

Material: Natural Marble (Stone Tesserae on Cement Backing)

Colour: Valentini (Traditional Multi-Stone Palette)

Finish: Polished / Soft Tactile

Look/Effect: Traditional Italian Mosaic

Length: 300mm

Width: 100mm

Thickness: 10mm

Grout Joint: Butt Jointed (Dry areas) / 3mm (Wet areas)

Pack Size: Sold individually

Installation: Natural Stone Adhesive (Wall & Floor)

Sealing: Required

Suitability: Internal Walls, Floors, Bathrooms, and Shower Walls
Samples

See the whole tile before you decide. A full-tile sample is available for this product, so you can judge the complete pattern, colour and finish in your own light.

The sample is £27.20. Sample postage from £4.99 per supplier. Eligible sample buyers receive a fixed £4.99 credit on a £50+ tile order, once per customer. This is not a refund of combined multi-supplier postage.

Use the sample option in the buying panel above to add it to your basket. Review your samples and the combined postage at checkout before paying.

Delivery

In-stock orders are dispatched within 3–5 working days, with express options available. Special-order and made-to-order ranges carry their own lead time, shown on the product page and confirmed when you order. Pallet, slab, large-format and bathware orders travel on a specialist off-load service — we confirm the timescale and book a date that suits you before dispatch.

Delivery is calculated at checkout from your order and postcode (we do not offer showroom collection) and UK delivery is free on orders over £1,000 on most ranges. For pallet deliveries please tell us about access issues in advance — low trees or bridges, narrow roads or gateways, gravel drives, or no turning or unloading space — as a re-delivery charge may apply if we cannot complete delivery.

When your order arrives

Please check your delivery as soon as it arrives. Once goods are unloaded they become the responsibility of the receiver, so if anything isn’t right, contact us within three working days and we’ll put it right quickly.

Returns

To request a return, contact Hyperion within 14 days of delivery. For eligible online consumer cancellations, you have a further 14 days after telling us to send the goods back. Contact us for the correct return address; your statutory cancellation does not depend on our authorisation.

Additional supplier returns have their own eligibility rules, charges and exclusions. These do not override statutory cancellation rights or rights for faulty goods. See our refund policy and supplier return guidance before arranging a return.

Product Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Palazzo Valentini Border require a grout joint?

In dry internal areas, these border tiles can be butt jointed to achieve a seamless, traditional mosaic appearance. If they are being installed in wet areas like showers or bathrooms, a 3mm grout joint is necessary to ensure a stable and water-tight finish.

Is it necessary to seal these border tiles?

Yes. Palazzo Valentini Border is composed of natural stone tesserae. To protect the material from moisture and staining while maintaining the soft polished finish, the tiles must be sealed with a high-quality impregnating sealer before and after installation.

Can this border be used on a floor?

Yes. These borders are designed for both wall and floor applications. The stone tesserae are mounted on a strengthened cement backing, providing the necessary durability for domestic floors in kitchens and hallways.

Is colour variation expected?

Absolutely. This collection features extreme variation. As a natural stone product inspired by historic Italian buildings, the colour and veining will vary significantly from piece to piece, which is a key part of its authentic character.

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Installation & Care Tips

Installation & care

  • Sealing: As this is a natural stone product, it is porous. It must be sealed before and after grouting with a suitable stone sealer to protect against moisture and staining.
  • Adhesive: Use a white rapid-set adhesive specifically designed for natural stone to prevent any staining or "shadowing" of the tesserae.
  • Cleaning: Maintain the soft polished finish with a pH-neutral stone cleaner. Avoid acidic cleaners or abrasive pads that could etch the marble or dull the polished surface.
PLAN IT ONCE. KEEP IT TOGETHER.

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