The Ebony Multi Finish Subway Ceramic Tile combines matte and gloss surfaces within a deep black glaze, scattering light across your wall to break up the flat, dark appearance typical of monochrome brick installations.
This is a 3 inch by 6 inch molded ceramic wall and light traffic residential floor tile featuring a substantial 3/8" structural thickness. The distinguishing feature is its multi finish glaze, each carton contains a pre sorted blend of high gloss and soft matte pieces. Engineered with distinct beveled edges, these rectangular blocks cast subtle shadows when installed, creating depth across a traditional brick pattern. Sold in standard boxes containing 50 pieces, one carton yields exactly 6.21 square feet of coverage, with an assembled weight of 3.73 lbs per square foot (23.16 lbs per box).
This multi finish product is explicitly rated for structural use across the following interior wet and dry zones:
Kitchen Backsplashes: Resists oils and food splatters; the alternating gloss surfaces wipe clean with zero staining. It serves as a striking backsplash. option.
Shower Walls: Impervious to high humidity and direct steam exposure; resists scale buildup across both matte and polished surfaces.
Residential Light Floors: Certified for interior areas with low foot traffic, such as personal powder rooms or home walk-in pantries.
Commercial Interior Walls: Rated to withstand heavy cleaning cycles in restaurant server stations, hotel restrooms, and reception backdrops.
Standard black tiles often absorb light, making tight spaces feel small and dim. This product alternates reflections to maintain ambient lighting. Unlike natural black slate or basalt tiles, which require routine chemical sealing and special stone cutting saws, this ceramic clay body requires no maintenance after grouting. If you love the dark, reflective look but want to see alternative sizes or materials, explore our wider collection of black ceramic tiles.
Pair this black block with a contrasting neutral gray grout to highlight the classic subway pattern and accentuate the beveled geometry. For a unified, dramatic texture, use a pure charcoal grout. This dark glaze serves as a grounding backdrop next to natural wood floating shelves, brushed brass plumbing fixtures, or clean white quartz countertops.
Order a minimum 10% overage for standard horizontal brick layouts, and 15% for vertical stack or herringbone designs. Clean using standard pH-neutral formulas; avoid abrasive pumice pads or coarse steel wool sponges, which will dull the polished glaze portions over time.
Q: Is the mix of matte and gloss tiles customizable per box?
A: No. The multi finish ratio is randomized and pre packed at the factory to guarantee an even visual distribution of texture across your installation.
Q: Can this 3x6 be used on high traffic entryways or outdoor patios?
A: No. This tile is strictly rated for indoor walls and light traffic residential floors. Exterior freezing cycles can crack the ceramic body, and the smooth glazed faces become slippery when wet.
Select Order a Sample to receive a full size piece showing the authentic glaze depth, or type your total square footage into the box counter above to calculate your exact layout needs. Managing a massive commercial installation or residential project on a strict budget? Explore limited overstock lots on our clearance page to find heavily discounted batches that match your layout scope.
