Has anyone any experience with them? Just came across them googling for something else, read they are covered in resin and wondered how cutting would affect them? And what cutter to use? They look good, loads of potential..

Here's a link, not sure if I'm allowed to post it
Siminetti Mother of Pearl Mosaics, sourced from eco-friendly shell

They are nice.. not seen them before.. i would though have thought your mosaic cutters would be fine..

I'm getting that tingly feeling .... they could look amazing ...

I got a tingling feeling as well, but i think that is just a trapped nerve or summit in my back making my leg tingle

It's a start...

they are very nice

just had a flick through their gallery. very nice stuff. dread to think how much they cost though.

Originally Posted by johnryan

just had a flick through their gallery. very nice stuff. dread to think how much they cost though.

Ay, said with a sigh ... nearest showroom to me is Harrogate, will have to give them a call...

Harrogate.. figures.... A rich city is Harrogate.. Have done a few jobs there..

Samples I'm thinking.. I can make samples go a long way...

ctd had some mother of pearl in last year,not sure if it is a stock item or was a one off sample maybe worth a bell g

I did an accent wall with some seashell tile. They were mounted on a paper mesh, I didn't have to do too much cutting but I used a grinder with smooth diamond blade and cut dry. Interesting smell when cutting, smells like burnt hair.
This was left ungrouted.

Wow, thanks, Homza, interesting look. Just for interest, did you wear a mask when cutting? I had a vague memory from somewhere that seashell dust was very toxic, your mention of the burnt hair smell reminded me of it, googled it just now and yes, there are loads of warnings about it. Was there any warning on the tiles you used?

No warnings but I did wear a mask and cut outside. Thanks, didn't realize it was toxic.

Originally Posted by Homza

I did an accent wall with some seashell tile. They were mounted on a paper mesh, I didn't have to do too much cutting but I used a grinder with smooth diamond blade and cut dry. Interesting smell when cutting, smells like burnt hair.
This was left ungrouted.

Wow, this is fantastic looking stuff

I would really love to get my hands on this material

Here is the link- Bedrosians - Product Gallery

Originally Posted by Homza

I did an accent wall with some seashell tile. They were mounted on a paper mesh, I didn't have to do too much cutting but I used a grinder with smooth diamond blade and cut dry. Interesting smell when cutting, smells like burnt hair.
This was left ungrouted.

Nice one, Isaac. Is that installation in Hawaii? Are louvered doors the norm there?

Rob, Yes that is an installation here in Maui. It is for a high end condo building. The designer provided the tile. The louver door is to a bedroom. It is a popular look out here for interior doors. Many times on the high end projects they go with mahogany trim and doors, not painted wood like this one. The louvers don't actually let any air through, it is just for the look.
And here is a little press I got on this project. I used Laticrete's 4 XLT nonsag mortar to install the tile.
Laticrete Conversations: SeaShell Tiles
Mosaic Girl, sorry to hijack your thread. Did you get a chance to see your mother of pearl tile in person yet?

Well got to get off the laptop and go set some tile. It is Wednesday morning out here.

Hi Mosaic Girl. Thanks for your kind comments regarding our Mother-of-Pearl mosaics. With regards your question and the cutting of the mosaics, they can easily be done either dry or wet and you should take the same precautions as if you were cutting stone or glass mosaics, ie the wearing of normal safety gear. The mosaics are not harmful to health providing as with any material it is used in the correct manner. We do advise if dry cutting and as with any process incorporating dust, to wear a dust mask to prevent inhalation of unnecessary dust. The mosaics are not toxic.

With regards the cutting, the mosaics cut exceptionally well and do not splinter as can be the case with glass or stone. We recommend the use of diamond disc or similar as this gives a smooth, crisp cut.

There is a slight odour given off with the cutting, which can remind some people of being at the 'dentists' as the mother-of-pearl carries sum of the same properties as bone being it is produced from a natural material.

With regards 'fine' cutting to allow for taps and fittings, due to the nature of the product this can be done relatively easy after installation, with the likes of a Dremel or similar.

We hope this satisfactorily answers your questions but please let us know if you ever have any further questions.

Siminetti