Emperador Dark Marble Tile and Mosaics
Emperador Dark is a Spanish marble known for its deep chocolate brown background and fine web of white, tan and caramel veining. It brings warmth that lighter marbles can't, and pairs well with cream and white stones such as Crema Marfil and Thassos White for borders, checkerboards and inlays.
Where it works
Bathroom floors and walls, shower walls, kitchen backsplashes, fireplace surrounds and accent walls. Small-format mosaics work well on shower floors, where the extra grout lines add footing. For main floors in wet areas, choose a tumbled or honed finish over polished.
Finishes and sizes
The collection is mostly polished, with tumbled, honed and split-face options. Field tile comes in 12x12, 18x18, 12x24 and 24x24, plus 3x6 and 4x12 subway sizes. Mosaics include 1x1 squares, brick, herringbone and basketweave patterns, along with borders, pencil liners, bullnose and chair rail trims.
Price range
Field tile typically runs about $12 to $21 per sq ft. Mosaics, borders and trims are priced per sheet or piece.
Care
Seal before grouting and reseal periodically. Clean with a pH-neutral stone cleaner. Acidic spills like wine, citrus and vinegar can dull a polished surface, so wipe them up quickly.
Order a sample to see the color variation in person, and finish the look with matching moldings and trims or explore our full marble tile collection.