Oyster Gray Subway Tile 2x4 installed — a backsplash finished with this tile. Zoom in and read the pattern before you pick.
GlassOyster Gray Subway Tile 2x4
Gray-Dark
Measured surface color #babcbd, averaging #babcbe.
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 glass with clear veining →
- Style subway
- Color dark gray
What kind of tile is Oyster Gray Subway Tile 2x4?
We stock Oyster Gray Subway Tile 2x4 as glass in a subway shape, 2x4. Oyster Gray Subway Tile 4x12 and Morning Fog Subway Tile 3x6 sit in the same style family if you want to compare. It reads gray-dark. Glass is non-porous and colored right through, so grease wipes off and a chip does not expose a different color underneath.
Sizes and finishes
How it is actually sold — measured off the spec sheet, not rounded.
Sizes
Oyster Gray Subway Tile 2x4 is made in a single size, 2x4. That makes layout simple — what you see in the sample is the module you get across the whole wall.
- 2x4
Planning the wall
What Oyster Gray Subway Tile 2x4 works out to on your wall, from its own published size.
| Size (inches) | Pieces per 10 sq ft | Grout line per sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| 2×4 | 180 | 9 ft |
Arithmetic on the published size; a straight grid layout. Herringbone and other patterns cut more pieces.
One size, 2×4: roughly 180 pieces per 10 square feet, with 9 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.
Rated for countertops · wall, wall at commercial duty. That is the maker's call, and we hold to it.
Rated for
- Countertops — residential
- Wall — residential and commercial
Not rated for
- Flooring — not recommended
Oyster Gray Subway Tile 2x4 or Oyster Gray Subway Tile 4x12?
Oyster Gray Subway Tile 2x4 and Oyster Gray Subway Tile 4x12 are easy to confuse on a sample board: they share the same material, collection, style, certifications and color listing. What separates them:
- Oyster Gray Subway Tile 2x4 is made in 2x4; Oyster Gray Subway Tile 4x12 in 4x12. On 10 square feet of wall that is about 180 pieces of Oyster Gray Subway Tile 2x4 against about 30 of Oyster Gray Subway Tile 4x12, and 9 against 4 feet of grout line per square foot.
- Measured off each swatch, Oyster Gray Subway Tile 2x4 reads #BABCBD (light, essentially neutral) and Oyster Gray Subway Tile 4x12 reads #9C9B9A (mid-light, essentially neutral), so Oyster Gray Subway Tile 2x4 sits lighter than Oyster Gray Subway Tile 4x12 on the wall.
What to expect once it is installed
The ratings that decide whether the finished wall matches the sample.
Certifications
On the certification side, Greenguard Gold · USGBC/LEED. The Gold standard was written for schools, which is a stricter bar than a kitchen would ever have to clear. Worth a LEED credit too, on the jobs that track them.
What to put next to it
Built from the color we measured off Oyster Gray Subway Tile 2x4 itself, not from its name.
Measured, not guessed: #BABCBD, light and essentially neutral. The nearest color we hold pairings for is Greige. Close enough to neutral that the cabinets get to make the decisions; this will follow 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
More to compare
Other gray backsplash tiles that sit close to Oyster Gray Subway Tile 2x4.
Questions about Oyster Gray Subway Tile 2x4
Answered from this product’s own spec sheet and our measurement of it.
What size is Oyster Gray Subway Tile 2x4?
Oyster Gray Subway Tile 2x4 comes in one size, 2x4. One module across the whole wall keeps the layout simple — what you approve in the sample is what you get.
Where can I use Oyster Gray Subway Tile 2x4?
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 Oyster Gray Subway Tile 2x4, really?
We measured its own swatch at #BABCBD — 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 Oyster Gray Subway Tile 2x4 made of?
Oyster Gray Subway Tile 2x4 is a glass tile, which is what decides how it is cared for — see the sealing answer below.
Does Oyster Gray Subway Tile 2x4 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.
Close up
Swatches
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Oyster Gray Subway Tile 2x4 specifications
- Size2x4
- Available size2x4
Rated for Countertops, Flooring, Wall
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