Calacatta Gold Matte Subway Tile 4x12. Zoom in and read the pattern before you pick.
CeramicCalacatta Gold Matte Subway Tile 4x12
Calacatta Gold Matte
Measured surface color #e7e6e8, averaging #e1dfdc.
Flat surfaces read as one solid tone; heavily patterned ones vary piece to piece, so we lay them out with you before we cut. Browse other white ceramic with clear veining →
- Color warm white
What kind of tile is Calacatta Gold Matte Subway Tile 4x12?
We stock Calacatta Gold Matte Subway Tile 4x12 as porcelain, 4x12. It reads calacatta gold matte. It comes as mesh-backed mosaic sheet, which sets faster than loose pieces. Fired denser than ordinary ceramic, porcelain has near-zero water absorption, which is why it also goes on floors and wet walls.
Sizes and finishes
How it is actually sold — measured off the spec sheet, not rounded.
Sizes
Calacatta Gold Matte Subway Tile 4x12 is made in a single size, 4x12. That makes layout simple — what you see in the sample is the module you get across the whole wall.
- 4x12
Finishes
It comes in one finish, matte.
- Matte
Planning the wall
What Calacatta Gold Matte Subway Tile 4x12 works out to on your wall, from its own published size.
| Size (inches) | Pieces per 10 sq ft | Grout line per sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| 4×12 | 30 | 4 ft |
Arithmetic on the published size; a straight grid layout. Herringbone and other patterns cut more pieces.
Calacatta Gold Matte Subway Tile 4x12 is a 4×12 module, which works out to about 30 pieces for each 10 square feet you cover.
Counts are before cuts — outlets, window returns and the ends of a run all take pieces. The install itself, from wall prep to caulk, is on our backsplash installation page.
Where it works
The applications this surface is actually rated for.
The spec sheet clears this one for flooring · wall — wall at commercial duty.
Rated for
- Flooring — residential
- Wall — residential and commercial
Not rated for
- Countertops — not recommended
Calacatta Gold Matte Subway Tile 4x12 or Calacatta Gold Matte Subway Tile 2x6?
Calacatta Gold Matte Subway Tile 4x12 and Calacatta Gold Matte Subway Tile 2x6 are easy to confuse on a sample board: they share the same material, collection, certifications, color listing and finish. What separates them:
- Calacatta Gold Matte Subway Tile 4x12 is made in 4x12; Calacatta Gold Matte Subway Tile 2x6 in 2x6. On 10 square feet of wall that is about 30 pieces of Calacatta Gold Matte Subway Tile 4x12 against about 120 of Calacatta Gold Matte Subway Tile 2x6, and 4 against 8 feet of grout line per square foot.
- Measured off each swatch, Calacatta Gold Matte Subway Tile 4x12 reads #E7E6E8 (very light, essentially neutral) and Calacatta Gold Matte Subway Tile 2x6 reads #E6E6E6 (very light, essentially neutral), so Calacatta Gold Matte Subway Tile 4x12 sits about as light as Calacatta Gold Matte Subway Tile 2x6 on the wall.
What to expect once it is installed
The ratings that decide whether the finished wall matches the sample.
Certifications
Certified to Greenguard Indoor Air Quality Certified.
What to put next to it
Built from the color we measured off Calacatta Gold Matte Subway Tile 4x12 itself, not from its name.
We measured this tile's own swatch at #E7E6E8 — very light and essentially neutral. The closest color we hold pairing data for is White Veined (Marble-Look), so that is what the recommendations below are built from. Close enough to neutral that the cabinets get to make the decisions; this will follow them.
Cabinets
- Pure White — the bright gallery kitchen — veining supplies the movement plain white lacks. Against this surface it is close in weight, so the two will blend rather than contrast classic
- Charcoal — inverted tuxedo — dark base, light top. Against this surface it is much darker than this surface, so the tile reads as the light element classic
- Oxblood Burgundy — Dried-wine cabinetry under crisp veined white is old-London-pub-meets-gallery, and neither half will ever look dated.. Against this surface it is much darker than this surface, so the tile reads as the light element classic
- Sage Green — keeps green kitchens bright. Against this surface it is a step darker — enough separation to read as two materials current
Island
- Navy — white top lightens the dark base. Against this surface it is much darker than this surface, so the tile reads as the light element classic
- Walnut — Cool white veining over chocolate walnut is the tuxedo of islands — the wood deepens with a decade of hand oil while the stone stays crisp above it.. Against this surface it is much darker than this surface, so the tile reads as the light element classic
- Forest / Emerald — white stone keeps deep green from swallowing light. Against this surface it is much darker than this surface, so the tile reads as the light element solid
Backsplash
- Pure White — run the slab up the wall — one material, zero grout. Against this surface it is close in weight, so the two will blend rather than contrast current
Questions about Calacatta Gold Matte Subway Tile 4x12
Answered from this product’s own spec sheet and our measurement of it.
What size is Calacatta Gold Matte Subway Tile 4x12?
Calacatta Gold Matte Subway Tile 4x12 comes in one size, 4x12. One module across the whole wall keeps the layout simple — what you approve in the sample is what you get.
Where can I use Calacatta Gold Matte Subway Tile 4x12?
Its maker rates it for flooring · wall, and not for countertops. We hold to that rating when we quote — installing outside it is how a warranty claim gets denied.
What color is Calacatta Gold Matte Subway Tile 4x12, really?
We measured its own swatch at #E7E6E8 — very light and essentially neutral. It sits close to neutral, so it takes direction from the cabinets rather than fighting them. Names are marketing; that number is what the camera saw.
What is Calacatta Gold Matte Subway Tile 4x12 made of?
Calacatta Gold Matte Subway Tile 4x12 is a porcelain tile, which is what decides how it is cared for — see the sealing answer below.
Does Calacatta Gold Matte Subway Tile 4x12 need sealing?
No. Porcelain is vitrified almost to zero water absorption. The tile itself never needs sealing; cement grout still benefits from it.
Calacatta Gold Matte Subway Tile 4x12 installed
9 photographs of this tile in finished rooms — scroll the rail, tap any shot to zoom.
Close up
Swatches
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Calacatta Gold Matte Subway Tile 4x12 specifications
- Size4x12
- Available size4x12
Finishes Matte
Rated for Countertops, Flooring, Wall
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