Metro Alma Verde Gloss Porcelain Wall Tile 30x10cm

Metro Alma Verde is a deep green gloss porcelain wall tile in a classic 30 x 10cm bevelled metro format, for kitchen splashbacks, bathroom walls and shower surrounds.

Green has become one of the most popular colours for kitchens and bathrooms in Irish homes. It pairs well with natural wood, brass and white, and brings colour into a room without feeling loud. Alma Verde is a rich forest green with a hint of blue-green. The high-gloss glaze catches the light, and because the colour shifts slightly from tile to tile, a finished wall has depth instead of looking like a flat block of paint.

Why a metro tile? The 30 x 10cm metro, or subway, shape has been used on walls for over a century, so it suits both period and modern homes. The bevelled edges create a soft shadow line around each tile, which shows off the brick pattern even in a strong colour. This format is long enough to cover a wall quickly but small enough to work around sockets, windows and corners without awkward cuts.

Where Alma Verde works well:

• Kitchen splashbacks behind a hob or sink, especially with oak, walnut or white cabinets
• Bathroom feature walls and shower surrounds
• Utility rooms, boot rooms and downstairs WCs that need a bold finish
• Café, bar and restaurant walls behind counters

Layouts and grout. The way you lay metro tiles changes the whole look of the wall. A traditional brick bond, with each row offset by half a tile, gives the classic subway look. A vertical stack feels modern and makes a ceiling look higher. A herringbone pattern adds movement and works well on a splashback. For grout, white gives the most contrast and shows off the pattern. Mid-grey or dark grey is more forgiving in kitchens and makes the green read as one solid block of colour.

Porcelain is denser and less porous than standard ceramic, so the tile resists moisture and staining in kitchens and showers. The gloss surface wipes clean with warm water and a mild cleaner, which is useful behind a hob where grease builds up.

Specifications: 300 x 100mm, deep green, gloss finish, bevelled edge, porcelain, for interior walls.

Deep greens can look different on screen. See Alma Verde and the full metro tile range at our showrooms in Ireland, or order online for delivery to any address in Ireland.