Malta Cliffs Subway Tile 2x6 — a close crop of the surface. Zoom in and read the pattern before you pick.
GlassMalta Cliffs Subway Tile 2x6
White-Cool
Measured surface color #c6c8bb, averaging #c0c2b6.
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 cool white
What kind of tile is Malta Cliffs Subway Tile 2x6?
We stock Malta Cliffs Subway Tile 2x6 as glass, 2x6. It reads white-cool. Glass throws light back into the room, which is most of why it ends up behind a range in a north-facing kitchen. It comes as mesh-backed mosaic sheet, which sets faster than loose pieces.
Sizes and finishes
How it is actually sold — measured off the spec sheet, not rounded.
Sizes
Malta Cliffs Subway Tile 2x6 is made in a single size, 2x6. That makes layout simple — what you see in the sample is the module you get across the whole wall.
- 2x6
Finishes
It comes in one finish, misc.
- Misc
Planning the wall
What Malta Cliffs Subway Tile 2x6 works out to on your wall, from its own published size.
| Size (inches) | Pieces per 10 sq ft | Grout line per sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| 2×6 | 120 | 8 ft |
Arithmetic on the published size; a straight grid layout. Herringbone and other patterns cut more pieces.
One size, 2×6: roughly 120 pieces per 10 square feet, with 8 linear feet of joint per 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.
Its maker rates Malta Cliffs Subway Tile 2x6 for countertops · wall — wall at commercial duty.
Rated for
- Countertops — residential
- Wall — residential and commercial
Not rated for
- Flooring — not recommended
Malta Cliffs Subway Tile 2x6 or Chilcott Bright Subway Tile 2x6?
Malta Cliffs Subway Tile 2x6 and Chilcott Bright Subway Tile 2x6 are easy to confuse on a sample board: they share the same material, collection, certifications, size and finish. What separates them:
- Measured off each swatch, Malta Cliffs Subway Tile 2x6 reads #C6C8BB (light, near-neutral) and Chilcott Bright Subway Tile 2x6 reads #B0BBB6 (light, near-neutral), so Malta Cliffs Subway Tile 2x6 sits lighter than Chilcott Bright 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
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 Malta Cliffs Subway Tile 2x6 itself, not from its name.
Forget the name for a moment. The swatch measures #C6C8BB — light and near-neutral — which puts it nearest Greige 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 — 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 close in weight, so the two will blend rather than contrast 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 backsplash tiles that sit close to Malta Cliffs Subway Tile 2x6.
Questions about Malta Cliffs Subway Tile 2x6
Answered from this product’s own spec sheet and our measurement of it.
What size is Malta Cliffs Subway Tile 2x6?
Malta Cliffs Subway Tile 2x6 comes in one size, 2x6. One module across the whole wall keeps the layout simple — what you approve in the sample is what you get.
Where can I use Malta Cliffs Subway Tile 2x6?
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 Malta Cliffs Subway Tile 2x6, really?
We measured its own swatch at #C6C8BB — light and near-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 Malta Cliffs Subway Tile 2x6 made of?
Malta Cliffs Subway Tile 2x6 is a glass tile, which is what decides how it is cared for — see the sealing answer below.
Does Malta Cliffs Subway Tile 2x6 need sealing?
No. Glass absorbs nothing at all, so the tile never needs sealing. It shows fingerprints and hard-water spots more than it shows wear.
Malta Cliffs Subway Tile 2x6 specifications
- Size2x6
- Available size2x6
Finishes Misc
Rated for Countertops, Flooring, Wall
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