Cosmo by 41zero42

Collection Summary

Cosmo by 41zero42 is a porcelain collection built from several distinct formats rather than a single tile shape. It includes a 3×6-inch extruded brick in matte and glossy finishes, a mesh-mounted Micro Cosmo mosaic made of individually extruded pieces, and larger 2×32, 8×32, and 32×32-inch formats, including a dedicated 32×32-inch outdoor option. The collection is offered in six colors, Grigio, Blu, Nero, Verde, Cotto, and Bianco. What distinguishes Cosmo is the way it pairs an intentionally irregular, artisan-character brick with larger architectural surfaces and an outdoor-rated field option within one coordinated color story.

Design & Aesthetic

Cosmo works by contrast. The Brick format has an uneven, hand-formed edge and pronounced material character, most visible in the glossy finish, where the glaze accentuates tonal variation and surface movement. This artisan quality sits against the larger 2×32, 8×32, and 32×32-inch formats, which read as more architectural and continuous. Micro Cosmo brings the same design language down to a mosaic scale, made from individually extruded pieces rather than a printed pattern. Across the six-color palette, the collection can be used to build compositions that move from a textured, irregular focal surface to a broad, quieter field.

Material & Craftsmanship

Cosmo Brick is a full-body extruded porcelain offered in matte and glossy finishes at an 8 mm thickness. Micro Cosmo is also full-body extruded porcelain, in a matte finish, at the same 8 mm thickness. 41zero42 describes the Brick’s irregularity as intentional and provides specific installation guidance for managing variation in shape and planarity during setting, rather than treating it as a defect to correct.

Design Applications

Cosmo is listed for floor, wall, outdoor, and shower floor applications, though suitability depends on which specific format and finish is selected. The 32×32-inch outdoor option supports exterior or indoor/outdoor continuity projects, while Micro Cosmo’s smaller mosaic scale makes it appropriate for detailed areas such as shower floors. The Brick format’s uneven surface character is best suited to feature applications where texture is meant to be seen up close, such as an accent wall, rather than serving as a uniform background finish.

Specifying Cosmo

Cosmo should not be specified as if every item shares the same technical profile. Brick Matte, Brick Lux, Micro Cosmo, the larger field formats, and the 32×32 outdoor option are distinct products within one collection, and available data shows different values for Brick Lux versus Brick Matte and Micro Cosmo. The correct technical sheet should be confirmed for the exact item being specified.

For the Brick format, 41zero42 recommends installing pieces by placing and rotating them without spacers so the joint develops from the tile’s natural irregular geometry, and applying adhesive directly to individual pieces where needed to compensate for planarity differences. This installation approach should be reviewed with the installer before work begins. For outdoor or shower floor applications, confirm that the specific format selected, such as the 32×32 Outdoor or Micro Cosmo, is the item rated for that use. Cosmo is a special-order European collection with a current Tile X Design lead-time guidance of approximately 10 to 16 weeks, which should be reconfirmed before finalizing project timing.

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

How should the Brick’s irregular edges be handled during installation?

41zero42 recommends setting pieces without spacers, rotating them so their natural shape forms the joint line, and applying adhesive directly to individual tiles where needed to address planarity differences.

Is Micro Cosmo suitable for a shower floor?

Micro Cosmo’s mosaic format is listed among Cosmo’s shower floor applications, but since the collection spans multiple finishes, the item selected for that surface should be confirmed against the intended use.

Can Brick and Micro Cosmo be combined in one installation?

Yes, both share the 41zero42 design language and an 8 mm thickness, which supports pairing the two at different scales, such as a brick field with a mosaic accent, within the same project.