{"product_id":"ames-tile-artigiano-glazed-ceramic-wall-tile-5-x5-carbon-glossy","title":"Ames Tile Artigiano Glazed Ceramic Wall Tile 5\"x5\" - Carbon Glossy","description":"\u003cp class=\"product-banner\" style=\"font-weight:600;font-size:1.05em;margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eFor SPECIAL prices, call us NOW at (604) 532-2211\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-summary\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDark glossy 5\" x 5\" glazed ceramic wall tile with a smooth, uniform look, rated for shower, fireplace, and commercial walls in the Artigiano series by Ames Tile.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtigiano Carbon Gloss is a 5\" x 5\" glazed ceramic wall tile with a gloss finish. The tile is made from a glazed ceramic\/non-porcelain body, has a non-rectified edge, and a V1 variation rating (uniform appearance). Its moisture rating is MR 4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmes Tile lists this tile for Shower Wall, Fireplace Wall, Light Commercial Wall, Medium Commercial Wall, and Heavy Commercial Wall applications. The dark Carbon gloss colour is the square Artigiano format: a polished, low-variation option for walls and other non-floor wall surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor routine care, use only non-oil-based neutral\/neutral-pH cleaners; damp-mop floors or occasionally wipe glazed wall tiles with a neutral household cleaner, and avoid ammonia (it can discolor grout).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell and install in Langley, BC and the surrounding area, including Langley Township, Surrey, and Abbotsford.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5\" x 5\" square format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGloss finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlazed ceramic\/non-porcelain body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-rectified edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eV1 Uniform Appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMR 4 moisture rating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShower, fireplace, and light\/medium\/heavy commercial wall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Origin: China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSeries Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArtigiano\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon 5\"x5\" Gloss\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCeramic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTile Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlazed Ceramic\/Non-porcelain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTile Finish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGloss\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTile Edge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-rectified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eVariation Rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV1 – Uniform Appearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMR Rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 (Moisture Rating)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eApplication Types\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShower Wall, Fireplace Wall, Light Commercial Wall, Medium Commercial Wall, Heavy Commercial Wall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-uses\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFor wall mounting only. Suitable for shower, fireplace, wall, or light commercial wall, medium commercial wall, heavy commercial wall. Not recommended for the floor.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-local\"\u003eAvailable to order through our showroom, serving Langley, BC and the surrounding area (Langley, Langley Township, Surrey, Abbotsford). Ask us for a sample or a measured quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-brand\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eD\u0026amp;R Flooring and Renovations is on the Langley Bypass. We stock many \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drflooring.ca\/collections\/vinyl-flooring\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eVinyl flooring\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drflooring.ca\/collections\/laminate-flooring\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLaminate flooring\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drflooring.ca\/collections\/engineered-flooring\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEngineered Hardwood\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drflooring.ca\/collections\/transition-and-moulding\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTransitions and Mouldings\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drflooring.ca\/collections\/stair-nose\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eStair noses\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drflooring.ca\/collections\/baseboard\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBaseboards\u003c\/a\u003e, self-levelling, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drflooring.ca\/collections\/underlay\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eUnderlayment\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drflooring.ca\/collections\/glue-and-ahdesive\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGlue and adhesives\u003c\/a\u003e, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpend $2,000 or more on materials, installation or renovation and delivery is free to Langley, Surrey, Maple Ridge, Port Coquitlam and Coquitlam, BC. Spend $7,000 or more and delivery is free to Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Squamish, Whistler, Abbotsford, Chilliwack and Mission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCall us about this product and our current offers — D\u0026amp;R Flooring and Renovations, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.drflooring.ca\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.drflooring.ca\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-downloads\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDownloads\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/0157\/2902\/files\/Ames_CEU_courses_brochure_5118bccf-0054-4aec-9a7f-50b57d02e877.pdf?v=1788936060\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCEU Courses\u003c\/a\u003e \u003csmall\u003e(Brochure · 4 pages)\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/0157\/2902\/files\/AmesTTMACResidentialCareAndMaintenance_6dd5065d-8610-466f-8428-826face8bc15.pdf?v=1788936060\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTile\u003c\/a\u003e \u003csmall\u003e(Maintenance · 2 pages)\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/0157\/2902\/files\/LVTCare_c738a1a6-645e-4d5c-a5e5-20d8084ceffc.pdf?v=1788936061\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLuxury Vinyl Flooring\u003c\/a\u003e \u003csmall\u003e(Maintenance · 2 pages)\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/0157\/2902\/files\/ArtigianoProductSheet.pdf?v=1788936061\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDOWNLOAD PRODUCT SHEET\u003c\/a\u003e \u003csmall\u003e(Other · 2 pages)\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan this tile be used in a shower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Ames Tile lists the Artigiano Carbon Gloss 5\" x 5\" ceramic tile for Shower Wall application. It is a glazed ceramic\/non-porcelain wall tile, so it is intended for the wall surfaces of a shower, mirror for walls. Follow your installer's guideline for the appropriate substrate and setting material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I clean and maintain this tile?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse only neutral-pH, non-oil-based cleaners for routine cleaning. Wipe the glazed area periodically with a cloth or sponge dampened with a non-oil-based, neutral-pH household cleaner. Avoid ammonia because it will discolor grout. For daily care of wall and floor porcelain\/ceramic, simply sweep or vacuum to remove grit, then damp-mop with a non-oil-based all-purpose cleaner and rinse with clean water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to seal this tile?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the manufacturer's care guide, most porcelain and ceramic tile is virtually without a sealer and does not need to be sealed (some polished porcelains need sealing). To test, quickly sprinkle water on the tile surface — if it beads and is not absorbed, the tile should not need sealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of color variation should I expect with the Carbon Gloss Artigiano?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe variation rating for Artigiano Carbon Gloss is V1 – Uniform Appearance. This means the tiles have a uniformity and a near- plated similarity, so a subtle mismatch between large areas — this is the most uniform variation on the rating scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-related\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIf you want to see more products from Artigiano, you can find them in the following list:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"related-grid\" style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:16px 0 0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(150px,1fr));gap:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"related-product\" style=\"margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ames-tile-artigiano-glazed-ceramic-wall-tile-5-x5-carbon-matte\" style=\"display:block;text-decoration:none\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.amestile.com\/media\/catalog\/product\/cache\/5321165d3f318895792d4f22676e083f\/a\/r\/arcam5.jpg\" alt='Ames Tile Artigiano Glazed Ceramic Wall Tile 5\"x5\" - Carbon Matte' loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;border-radius:6px;margin:0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;margin-top:8px;line-height:1.35\"\u003eAmes Tile Artigiano Glazed Ceramic Wall Tile 5\"x5\" - Carbon Matte\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"related-product\" style=\"margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ames-tile-artigiano-ceramic-wall-tile-5-x5-cotton-matte\" style=\"display:block;text-decoration:none\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.amestile.com\/media\/catalog\/product\/cache\/5321165d3f318895792d4f22676e083f\/a\/r\/arctm5.jpg\" alt='Ames Tile Artigiano Ceramic Wall Tile 5\"x5\" - Cotton Matte' loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;border-radius:6px;margin:0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;margin-top:8px;line-height:1.35\"\u003eAmes Tile Artigiano Ceramic Wall Tile 5\"x5\" - Cotton Matte\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"related-product\" style=\"margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ames-tile-artigiano-glazed-ceramic-wall-tile-5-x5-canvas-glossy\" style=\"display:block;text-decoration:none\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.amestile.com\/media\/catalog\/product\/cache\/5321165d3f318895792d4f22676e083f\/a\/r\/arcvg5.jpg\" alt='Ames Tile Artigiano Glazed Ceramic Wall Tile 5\"x5\" - Canvas Glossy' loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;border-radius:6px;margin:0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;margin-top:8px;line-height:1.35\"\u003eAmes Tile Artigiano Glazed Ceramic Wall Tile 5\"x5\" - Canvas Glossy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"related-product\" style=\"margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ames-tile-artigiano-glazed-ceramic-wall-tile-5-x5-canvas-matte\" style=\"display:block;text-decoration:none\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.amestile.com\/media\/catalog\/product\/cache\/5321165d3f318895792d4f22676e083f\/a\/r\/arcvm5.jpg\" alt='Ames Tile Artigiano Glazed Ceramic Wall Tile 5\"x5\" - Canvas Matte' loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;border-radius:6px;margin:0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;margin-top:8px;line-height:1.35\"\u003eAmes Tile Artigiano Glazed Ceramic Wall Tile 5\"x5\" - Canvas Matte\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Can this tile be used in a shower?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes. 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