Iceland Gray. Zoom in and read the pattern before you pick.
BacksplashIceland Gray
Gray-Light
Measured surface color #c0bab7, averaging #beb8b5.
Flat surfaces read as one solid tone; heavily patterned ones vary piece to piece, so we lay them out with you before we cut.
- Color light gray
- tile-to-tile variation Low
What kind of tile is Iceland Gray?
We stock Iceland Gray as travertine, 6x12x6. Gray Oak and Calacatta Cressa 3D sit in the same style family if you want to compare. It reads gray-light. Travertine's open pores are the look and the maintenance in one: seal it, and keep vinegar away from it.
Sizes and finishes
How it is actually sold — measured off the spec sheet, not rounded.
Sizes
Iceland Gray is made in 2 sizes. Size is the decision people skip and then notice every day: it sets how much grout line ends up in the field, and a larger module on the same wall reads calmer than a small one.
- 6x12x6
- 6X24
Finishes
It comes in one finish, split face.
- Split Face
Planning the wall
What Iceland Gray works out to on your wall, from its own published size.
| Size (inches) | Pieces per 10 sq ft | Grout line per sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| 6×24 | 10 | none — set without grout |
Arithmetic on the published size; a straight grid layout. Herringbone and other patterns cut more pieces.
One size, 6×24: roughly 10 pieces per 10 square feet.
6×24 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.
Iceland Gray or Gray Oak?
Iceland Gray and Gray Oak are easy to confuse on a sample board: they share the same collection, certifications, color listing, sizes and finish. What separates them:
- Measured off each swatch, Iceland Gray reads #C0BAB7 (light, essentially neutral) and Gray Oak reads #C4BCB8 (light, essentially neutral), so Iceland Gray sits about as light as Gray Oak on the wall.
- Iceland Gray lists its material as travertine tile; Gray Oak lists marble tile.
What to expect once it is installed
The ratings that decide whether the finished wall matches the sample.
Grout free
This one is designed to be set without grout lines. It installs faster and leaves nothing to discolor, but it also means the substrate has to be genuinely flat — we check that before we quote.
Piece-to-piece variation: Low
A low variation grade. The practical meaning is that you can choose this one from a single piece and not be surprised on delivery day.
Certifications
Certified to Greenguard Gold · USGBC/LEED. Gold is the higher of the two Greenguard tiers, and the difference between them is a lower limit on indoor emissions. It contributes toward LEED where that is part of the brief.
What to put next to it
Built from the color we measured off Iceland Gray itself, not from its name.
We measured this tile's own swatch at #C0BAB7 — 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 sits close to neutral, which means it will take direction from the cabinets rather than fight them.
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
Questions about Iceland Gray
Answered from this product’s own spec sheet and our measurement of it.
What size is Iceland Gray?
Iceland Gray comes in 2 sizes: 6x12x6 · 6X24. Pick the size before the color. It decides how much grout line ends up in the field, and on the same wall a larger module reads calmer than a small one.
What color is Iceland Gray, really?
We measured its own swatch at #C0BAB7 — 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 Iceland Gray made of?
Iceland Gray is a travertine tile, which is what decides how it is cared for — see the sealing answer below.
Does Iceland Gray need sealing?
Yes. Travertine is the most porous of the stones we set. Seal it on installation, keep it sealed, and use pH-neutral cleaners only.
Does Iceland Gray need grout?
No — it is designed to be set without grout lines. That installs faster and leaves nothing to discolor, but the substrate has to be genuinely flat. We check that before we quote, not after.
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Swatches
Tiles that look like Iceland Gray
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Iceland Gray specifications
- Available size6x12x6
- Available size6X24
Finishes Split Face
Rated for Flooring
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