Gray Glossy Subway Tile 4x16 installed — a real room finished with this tile. Zoom in and read the pattern before you pick.
CeramicGray Glossy Subway Tile 4x16
Gray
Measured surface color #c1c2be.
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 no visible veining →
- Style subway
- Color light gray
What kind of tile is Gray Glossy Subway Tile 4x16?
We stock Gray Glossy Subway Tile 4x16 as ceramic in a subway shape, 4x16. It reads gray. It comes as mesh-backed mosaic sheet, which sets faster than loose pieces. Glazed ceramic is the honest budget backsplash: a hard fired glaze over a softer body, easy to cut and easy to replace.
Sizes and finishes
How it is actually sold — measured off the spec sheet, not rounded.
Sizes
Gray Glossy Subway Tile 4x16 is made in a single size, 4x16. That makes layout simple — what you see in the sample is the module you get across the whole wall.
- 4x16
Finishes
It comes in one finish, glossy.
- Glossy
Planning the wall
What Gray Glossy Subway Tile 4x16 works out to on your wall, from its own published size.
| Size (inches) | Pieces per 10 sq ft | Grout line per sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| 4×16 | 23 | 3.8 ft |
Arithmetic on the published size; a straight grid layout. Herringbone and other patterns cut more pieces.
At 4×16, Gray Glossy Subway Tile 4x16 puts about 23 pieces on every 10 square feet of wall and about 3.8 feet of grout line on every square foot.
4×16 is large-format — any edge of 15 inches or more — and large-format tile needs a flatter wall than small tile does, so we check the wall before we quote it.
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 4x16 or Gray Glossy Subway Tile 3x6?
Gray Glossy Subway Tile 4x16 and Gray Glossy Subway Tile 3x6 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 4x16 is made in 4x16; Gray Glossy Subway Tile 3x6 in 3x6. On 10 square feet of wall that is about 23 pieces of Gray Glossy Subway Tile 4x16 against about 80 of Gray Glossy Subway Tile 3x6, and 3.8 against 6 feet of grout line per square foot. Gray Glossy Subway Tile 4x16 is the large-format one (an edge of 15 inches or more), so it asks the flatter wall.
- Measured off each swatch, Gray Glossy Subway Tile 4x16 reads #C1C2BE (light, essentially neutral) and Gray Glossy Subway Tile 3x6 reads #E6E5E5 (very light, essentially neutral), so Gray Glossy Subway Tile 4x16 sits darker than Gray Glossy Subway Tile 3x6 on the wall.
What to expect once it is installed
The ratings that decide whether the finished wall matches the sample.
Certifications
It has been tested and certified Greenguard Gold · USGBC/LEED. The Gold tier holds a material to lower emission limits than the base certification does — a real gap, not a badge. A LEED project can claim it; most kitchens never will.
What to put next to it
Built from the color we measured off Gray Glossy Subway Tile 4x16 itself, not from its name.
We measured this tile's own swatch at #C1C2BE — light and essentially neutral. The closest color we hold pairing data for is Greige, so that is what the recommendations below are built from. It reads as a neutral, so it will sit behind whatever else you choose instead of competing with it.
Cabinets
- Pure White — walls one step warmer than the cabinets so the white reads crisp. Against this surface it is a step lighter, which lifts the surface without washing it out classic
Countertop
- White Veined (Marble-Look) — Greige keeps the veined white from feeling icy — the counter reads like linen instead of a showroom slab, and fingerprints vanish into the warmth.. Against this surface it is a step lighter, which lifts the surface without washing it out current
Hardware
- Warm Brass / Satin Gold — Brass pulls the hidden taupe out of greige, and as the lacquer softens over the years the pulls just look more collected, never tarnished.. Against this surface it is close in weight, so the two will blend rather than contrast current
Flooring
- Natural / White Oak — Greige and natural oak share the same beige undertone, so the cabinets seem to grow out of the floor — a quiet trick that makes small kitchens feel seamless.. Against this surface it is close in weight, so the two will blend rather than contrast solid
More to compare
Other gray backsplash tiles that sit close to Gray Glossy Subway Tile 4x16.
Questions about Gray Glossy Subway Tile 4x16
Answered from this product’s own spec sheet and our measurement of it.
What size is Gray Glossy Subway Tile 4x16?
Gray Glossy Subway Tile 4x16 comes in one size, 4x16. 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 4x16?
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 4x16, really?
We measured its own swatch at #C1C2BE — 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 4x16 made of?
Gray Glossy Subway Tile 4x16 is a ceramic tile, which is what decides how it is cared for — see the sealing answer below.
Does Gray Glossy Subway Tile 4x16 need sealing?
No. A glazed ceramic face is already impervious. The tile needs no sealing — the grout between it is what wants attention.
Gray Glossy Subway Tile 4x16 installed
2 photographs of this tile in finished rooms — scroll the rail, tap any shot to zoom.
Close up
Gray Glossy Subway Tile 4x16 specifications
- Size4x16
- Available size4x16
Finishes Glossy
Rated for Countertops, Flooring, Wall
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