Gray Glossy Subway Tile 3x6 — a close crop of the surface. Zoom in and read the pattern before you pick.
CeramicGray Glossy Subway Tile 3x6
Gray
Measured surface color #e6e5e5, averaging #e3e3e2.
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 gray ceramic with clear veining →
- Style subway
- Color light gray
What kind of tile is Gray Glossy Subway Tile 3x6?
We stock Gray Glossy Subway Tile 3x6 as ceramic in a subway shape, 3x6. It reads gray. It comes as mesh-backed mosaic sheet, which sets faster than loose pieces. On a wall, ceramic never takes the abuse that exposes its weaknesses on a floor — the grout will need you first.
Sizes and finishes
How it is actually sold — measured off the spec sheet, not rounded.
Sizes
Gray Glossy Subway Tile 3x6 is made in a single size, 3x6. That makes layout simple — what you see in the sample is the module you get across the whole wall.
- 3x6
Finishes
It comes in one finish, glossy.
- Glossy
Planning the wall
What Gray Glossy Subway Tile 3x6 works out to on your wall, from its own published size.
| Size (inches) | Pieces per 10 sq ft | Grout line per sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| 3×6 | 80 | 6 ft |
Arithmetic on the published size; a straight grid layout. Herringbone and other patterns cut more pieces.
At 3×6, Gray Glossy Subway Tile 3x6 puts about 80 pieces on every 10 square feet of wall and about 6 feet of grout line on every square foot.
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.
Where it is rated to go: countertops · wall, at wall at commercial duty.
Rated for
- Countertops — residential
- Wall — residential and commercial
Not rated for
- Flooring — not recommended
Gray Glossy Subway Tile 3x6 or Gray Glossy Subway Tile 4x16?
Gray Glossy Subway Tile 3x6 and Gray Glossy Subway Tile 4x16 are easy to confuse on a sample board: they share the same material, collection, style, certifications, color listing and finish. What separates them:
- Gray Glossy Subway Tile 3x6 is made in 3x6; Gray Glossy Subway Tile 4x16 in 4x16. On 10 square feet of wall that is about 80 pieces of Gray Glossy Subway Tile 3x6 against about 23 of Gray Glossy Subway Tile 4x16, and 6 against 3.8 feet of grout line per square foot. Gray Glossy Subway Tile 4x16 is the large-format one (an edge of 15 inches or more); Gray Glossy Subway Tile 3x6 is more forgiving of an uneven wall.
- Measured off each swatch, Gray Glossy Subway Tile 3x6 reads #E6E5E5 (very light, essentially neutral) and Gray Glossy Subway Tile 4x16 reads #C1C2BE (light, essentially neutral), so Gray Glossy Subway Tile 3x6 sits lighter than Gray Glossy Subway Tile 4x16 on the wall.
What to expect once it is installed
The ratings that decide whether the finished wall matches the sample.
Certifications
This one carries Greenguard Gold · USGBC/LEED. The Gold tier is the strict one — it is set against the air-quality limits used for classrooms. Useful on a LEED project; irrelevant on most kitchens, but it costs nothing to have.
What to put next to it
Built from the color we measured off Gray Glossy Subway Tile 3x6 itself, not from its name.
Forget the name for a moment. The swatch measures #E6E5E5 — very light and essentially neutral — which puts it nearest White Veined (Marble-Look) in our pairing data. It sits close to neutral, which means it will take direction from the cabinets rather than fight 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
More to compare
Other gray backsplash tiles that sit close to Gray Glossy Subway Tile 3x6.
Questions about Gray Glossy Subway Tile 3x6
Answered from this product’s own spec sheet and our measurement of it.
What size is Gray Glossy Subway Tile 3x6?
Gray Glossy Subway Tile 3x6 comes in one size, 3x6. One module across the whole wall keeps the layout simple — what you approve in the sample is what you get.
Where can I use Gray Glossy Subway Tile 3x6?
Its maker rates it for countertops · wall, and not for flooring. We hold to that rating when we quote — installing outside it is how a warranty claim gets denied.
What color is Gray Glossy Subway Tile 3x6, really?
We measured its own swatch at #E6E5E5 — 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 Gray Glossy Subway Tile 3x6 made of?
Gray Glossy Subway Tile 3x6 is a ceramic tile, which is what decides how it is cared for — see the sealing answer below.
Does Gray Glossy Subway Tile 3x6 need sealing?
No. A glazed ceramic face is already impervious. The tile needs no sealing — the grout between it is what wants attention.
Close up
Gray Glossy Subway Tile 3x6 specifications
- Size3x6
- Available size3x6
Finishes Glossy
Rated for Countertops, Flooring, Wall
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