Description
Alabaster Gloss 300 x 100 Subway Tile is a genuinely versatile match for contemporary kitchens and laundries wanting a crisp, bright outlook rather than a heavy, dark aesthetic. Its light tone welcomes and reflects light throughout the room, giving a real sense of openness and spaciousness that darker tile colours simply can’t achieve in the same way.
Rather than being the visual centrepiece of a room, Alabaster is designed to showcase everything around it — letting fittings, cabinetry and furnishings do the design work while the tile itself provides a clean, neutral, light-reflecting backdrop. That makes it a genuinely flexible base for a range of design directions, since it won’t clash with whatever colour scheme or hardware finish is chosen elsewhere in the space.
As a classic 300mm x 100mm subway tile, it can be laid in a wide variety of patterns limited only by imagination — from a straightforward running bond to more elaborate herringbone or basketweave layouts — with the option of bold grout colours to add contrast and definition against its light gloss surface.
Beyond its light-reflecting benefit, Alabaster’s neutral tone ages well against changing decor trends — because it doesn’t compete visually with cabinetry, tapware or benchtop choices, a kitchen or laundry finished with it can be refreshed later simply by updating fittings rather than needing the tile itself replaced. That longevity is a genuine practical advantage for a wall tile expected to last well beyond a single renovation cycle.
Its bright surface also makes everyday cleaning easier, since light gloss tiles show water marks less starkly than darker finishes and wipe clean without the streaking some matt surfaces can show under kitchen lighting. That same brightness also helps a naturally darker room, such as a laundry without direct window light, feel less enclosed once tiled.
Technical Specifications
| Size | 300mm x 100mm |
|---|---|
| Finish | Gloss |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Coverage | Approx. 32.5 tiles per m² |
Where to Use
- Contemporary kitchen splashbacks
- Laundry walls
- Bathroom and wet-area walls seeking a bright, open feel
How to Apply
- Plan the layout — choose from running bond, herringbone or another subway pattern.
- Calculate quantity — order to the nearest square metre, allowing extra for cuts.
- Fix with a suitable tile adhesive — rated for the substrate and wall application.
- Grout — consider a bold grout colour for added contrast and definition.
Important Notes
- This is a wall tile — confirm suitability before considering it for a floor application.
- Check colour and finish before installing, as claims are not accepted after installation.
