Cosmo by 41zero42

Collection Summary

Cosmo by 41zero42 combines multiple porcelain formats and surface expressions within one collection. Its 3×6-inch Brick is an extruded full-body porcelain available in matte and glossy finishes, while Micro Cosmo uses individually extruded porcelain pieces mounted on mesh. There are also larger 2×32, 8×32, and 32×32-inch formats, including an outdoor surface.

Design & Aesthetic

Cosmo deliberately contrasts an irregular, artisan-like brick with larger, more architectural formats. The Brick surface has an uneven shape and pronounced material character, particularly in the glossy finish, where the glaze emphasizes tonal variation and surface movement.

The palette includes Grigio, Blu, Nero, Verde, Cotto, and Bianco across applicable collection elements. Micro Cosmo reduces the material to a much smaller module, allowing the same broader design language to be expressed at a mosaic scale.

Material & Craftsmanship

Cosmo Brick is full-body extruded porcelain in matte and glossy finishes with an 8 mm thickness. Micro Cosmo consists of individually extruded full-body porcelain pieces in a matte finish, also 8 mm thick. The manufacturer describes the Brick as intentionally irregular and provides specific installation guidance for accommodating variations in shape and planarity.

Design Applications

Cosmo can be installed on floors, walls, outdoor applications, and shower floors, although application suitability varies by format and finish. The larger outdoor field option and smaller Micro Cosmo or Brick pieces give the collection substantially different scales for different surface conditions.

Specifying Cosmo

Do not treat every Cosmo item as interchangeable. Brick Matte, Brick Lux, Micro Cosmo, larger field tile, and outdoor formats have different surfaces and potentially different technical characteristics.

The manufacturer recommends installing the irregular Brick pieces by placing and rotating tiles without spacers so that the joint develops naturally. Adhesive may also be applied directly to individual pieces to compensate for planarity differences. Review the technical information for the exact Cosmo item being specified.

Product Specifications

Micro Cosmo / Brick Matte

• Water absorption: 0.3%
• Thermal shock: Unaffected
• Frost resistance: Unaffected
• Chemical resistance: A
• Breaking strength: 30 N/mm²
• Stain resistance: 5
• Anti-slip: R10
• DCOF: 0.73

Brick Lux

• Water absorption: 0.3%
• Chemical resistance: A
• Breaking strength: 30 N/mm²
• Stain resistance: 5
• Crazing resistance: Resistant

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Cosmo Matte and Lux technically identical?

No. There is different technical data for Brick Lux and for Brick Matte/Micro Cosmo. Use the values associated with the exact finish being specified.

Why do Cosmo Brick joints look irregular?

The Brick is an extruded product with an intentionally irregular shape. 41zero42 recommends rotating and placing pieces side by side so their natural geometry helps establish the joints.

Can Cosmo be specified outdoors?

There is a dedicated 32×32 outdoor option. Confirm that the selected Cosmo format and finish correspond to the intended exterior application.

Can Cosmo be used on a shower floor?

Micro Cosmo mosaic can be applied to shower floors. However, because Cosmo contains multiple finishes and formats, verify the specific item intended for that surface.