Vertical Subway Tiles

Vertical subway tiles are the classic brick shape laid on its end, so the rows run up the wall instead of across. They suit kitchen splashbacks, bathroom and laundry walls, and feature walls where you want a bit of height and a change from the usual horizontal layout. This range holds ceramic tiles made in Spain.

Sizes

Shapes run from the small 75 x 150mm brick up to larger 100 x 300mm and 100 x 200mm formats, with in-between options such as 75 x 300mm, 76 x 302mm, 65 x 200mm and 60 x 250mm. There are also square 152 x 152mm tiles and a few mixed-size sets in the range. A narrower tile gives you more grout lines and a finer look; a longer tile reads cleaner with fewer joins.

Colours and finishes

Colours cover the everyday whites and greys through to green, black, blue, duck egg blue, pink, beige and orange. Each tile comes in either a gloss or a matt finish. Gloss bounces light around and is easy to wipe over a splashback, while matt sits softer and shows fewer marks in the eye. If you are not sure which way to go, ordering the same colour in both finishes side by side usually makes the choice obvious.

Where they work

These are wall tiles for indoor use. Common spots are behind the stove and sink, around a bath or shower, and along laundry and powder-room walls. Because they are vertical, they pair well with tall cabinetry and higher ceilings, and a single strong colour can carry a small room on its own.

Buying notes

Coverage is listed per box in square metres on each product page, so work out your wall area first, then add a little extra for cuts and any future repairs. If you want to see and feel a tile before you commit, you can order up to five samples for $15, and that $15 is credited to your first order. Prefer to see them in person? Our Sydney showroom in Waterloo has the range on display, and you can compare colours and finishes under the same light before you decide.

Take your time working through the grid. Filter by size and colour to narrow things down, and remember that gloss and matt can change how a colour looks once it is up on the wall.