Glossy Subway Tiles – Instant Sparkle And Shine

GLOSSY SUBWAY TILE – A TRICK OF THE LIGHT

Glossy subway tiles are a great way to play with the natural or artificial lighting in your home. The high-shine glaze catches and casts light in a way that can truly change the feel of the space.

Well-lit rooms that benefit from a lot of natural light become radiant, clean, airy spaces with a fresh feel when decorated with glossy subway tiles. Cool pastels and soft beiges work well in these rooms, giving an overall feeling of space and tranquility.

With darker rooms the interplay with lighting and tile finish is keener. If you have stark overhead strip lighting, you may well prefer the softer diffusion of light that semi-gloss or matte tiles provide. But if you have soft down lights, or lighting with a golden hue, glossy subway tiles will set your room aglow. Light reflecting off rich taupes, plums, greens and golds will create a cozy cocoon with an intimate feel. 

GLOSSY WHITE SUBWAY TILE – THE ULTIMATE FRESH LOOK

If you want to create a space that is a metaphorical breath of fresh air, then look no further than introducing a suite of glossy white subway tiles into your home. White is a reflective color and with the added benefit of a glossy finish, will bounce light around your room. Crisp white is a popular choice for bathrooms where it matches sanitaryware for a flawless, spacious look, synonymous with cleanliness.

In living spaces, the brightness a true white subway gloss tile creates can feel a little austere if not tempered with some mellow hues in the paintwork and furnishings. If a heavenly white paradise is the aesthetic you want to achieve, consider some of our off-white shades. At first glance, these glossy white subway tiles may look like any other, but a closer look can reveal the softest of pink, peach or gray undertones to lighten the harder edge of an ice white. Within our magnificent range you will also find opalescent glossy finishes that will add an extra bit of luxury.

GLOSSY SUBWAY TILE BACKSPLASH – A FEATURE THAT STANDS OUT

A glossy subway tile backsplash is the perfect mix for uniting practicality and style. The easy to maintain surface is stain-resistant, making kitchen spills and splashes easy to wipe away. In the bathroom, buff away water spots with a soft cloth for instant shine.

Practicality aside, our stunning range of high-quality tiles offers you a vast range of options to elevate your interiors. There are over a thousand possibilities available to you, with every shade and nuance imaginable. 

A glossy subway tile backsplash has become an enduring style icon of our design age, and for good reason.  A simple, classic brick-bond arrangement has immediate appeal. 

Add to that a delicious color in a textured, glossy tile and you have an abundance of visual interest in one sweep. 

Explore our beveled tiles with their delicate undulations, which catch and scatter light in a gentler fashion, bringing all the luminescence you want from a glossy tile finish but with a gentler twist. For an extra-special design focus, why not consider a backsplash made of our contemporary look subway tiles. These slender tiles are slimmer than a standard subway and will add an understated elegance to your home.

WHY ARE ALL SUBWAY TILES GLOSSY? 

Believe it or not, not all subway tiles are glossy. Glossy subway tile backsplashes are enjoying immense popularity because of their stunning shape and bright appeal. However, you will also find ceramic subway tiles available in matte and semi-gloss too.

ARE GLOSS TILES OK FOR THE KITCHEN?

Glossy tiles are the perfect companion for the kitchen. Thanks to their ultra-smooth surface they are easy to wipe clean which prevents stains from taking hold. They are in widespread use in restaurants and professional kitchens for exactly this reason, making for a clean, bright, sanitary space.

SHOULD BATHROOM TILES BE MATTE OR GLOSSY?

The choice of tile finish is an entirely personal one and depends on the aesthetic that you are aiming for. Glossy subway tiles allow a bathroom to feel instantly bright, light and sparkling clean. A matte tile creates a more subdued space with softly diffused lights. Both are appealing in their own way and should be considered alongside your color choice to ensure the result you desire.