Tile · Wet area · Classic
Herringbone Subway
Glossy ceramic
The subway tile format was patented in 1904 for the New York City underground — 75×300 mm glazed rectangles that would stay hygienic under a century of foot traffic. Laid in herringbone, they gain a dynamic movement that offsets the tile's utilitarian roots.
5 colours
Indicative pricing band $ · formal quote on request
Technical specification
What sits beneath the finish.
- Material
- Glazed ceramic subway
- Format
- 75 × 300 mm subway · laid in 90° herringbone
- Thickness
- 8 mm
- Finish
- Gloss glazed · bevelled edge
- PEI rating
- PEI III (wall or light-traffic floor)
- Water absorption
- 3-6% (Group BIIa)
- Grout
- 2-3 mm · white or contrast
Care & maintenance
How this floor ages well.
- 01Sweep or vacuum daily to remove abrasive grit that scratches finish.
- 02Damp-mop with pH-neutral cleaner weekly — avoid acidic or bleach-based products on honed finishes.
- 03Seal cementitious grout once at install and refresh every 3–5 years to prevent staining.
- 04For polished porcelain, re-polish with diamond-pad service every 8–10 years.
- 05Wipe up citrus, wine and coffee within minutes to protect grout lines.
Where it works best
Application by room.
- Kitchen splashbacks
- Bathroom walls
- Laundries
- Powder rooms
Warranty
Lifetime material warranty · 10-year colour/wear
Sustainability
Contains 20–40% recycled content · Cradle-to-cradle recyclable at end of life · Zero-VOC surface
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