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Mother of Pearl Aphrodite

Mother of Pearl Aphrodite is a hand‑crafted veneer of layered, round capiz shells. Easy to install, Aphrodite turns corners and has a stain‑resistant coating, while highlighting the natural texture of the shell. In addition to wall installation, use Aphrodite as a furniture inset, backsplash, in a display case, or to wrap columns.

Increments: 10 tiles

Width: Tile Size 18'' × 18'' (45.7 × 45.7 cm); 2.3 sq ft/per tile (0.21 sq m/per tile)

Fire Rating: Class A ASTM E84

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Product Information

Mother of Pearl Aphrodite is a hand‑crafted veneer of layered, round capiz shells. Easy to install, Aphrodite turns corners and has a stain‑resistant coating, while highlighting the natural texture of the shell. In addition to wall installation, use Aphrodite as a furniture inset, backsplash, in a display case, or to wrap columns.

View more information on dimensions and flame spread below, as well as a link to a digital tip card.

Dimensions

Width: Tile Size 18″ × 18″ (45.7 × 45.7 cm); 2.3 sq ft/per tile (0.21 sq m/per tile)

Increments: 10 tiles

Repeat: N/A

Flame Speed: ASTM E84 Class A

Backing: Paper

Tip Card

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Maya Romanoff uses environmentally friendly materials, see specifics below.

Fast Facts

  • Rapidly renewable material
  • Heavy Metal-free
  • Formaldehyde-free
  • Installs well with Low-VOC Adhesive
  • Finished in the USA (Except Natural SKU)

Environmental Data

Composition

Wood Veneer: Capiz shell (scientific name: Placuna Placenta)

Adhesive: water-based, formaldehyde-free

Colorant: water-based, heavy metal-free dyes and stains

Backing: non-woven

Composed of farm-raised Paulownia, a sustainable, rapidly-renewable, fast-growing deciduous hardwood.

Wood Veneer shaved micro-thin.

LEED Criteria

Rapidly-renewing material used: Paulownia wood

Wallcovering adhesive zero VOC content: Maya Romanoff Clear Strippable Adhesive (MR-RA-888)

Urea formaldehyde-free

VOC Regulation Compliant Adhesive

Recommended installation instructions are below. Note this link will open a PDF file that can be viewed on your browser or on the desktop.

Installation Instructions

Installation Guide

Recommended instructions of maintenance and care of Maya Romanoff’s wallcoverings are listed below.

Care & Maintenance

Cleaning

Before cleaning any product, we reccomend testing first on a small, inconspicuous area.

Avoid getting the wallcovering excessively wet.

Do not use cleaners, solvents, or chemicals of any kind to clean this product.

Maintenance

Wallcoverings made of fabric and natural grasses may be lightly vacuumed for normal dust accumulation.

Avoid direct, bright or reflected sunlight. Our wallcoverings are not guaranteed against fading or color change.

Do not use cleaners, solvents, or chemicals of any kind to clean this product.