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Available in both 4 and 6 inch tiles.
Size: 6 inch square tiles (15.4 cm), or 4 inch (10.16 cm)
Tumbled Tiles (all sizes): $77 each
Tumbled is, well tumbled, and varies with what I'm sent when I order blanks but it *can* be modified a bit; some have more veining and "character" than others. For ceramic, I have two cream background colors: whipped cream (closest to blue-white) which is what you'll want if you intend to try to match generic subway tile. Bear in mind that there are a thousand different whites and even if they are exactly the same, the reflective nature of glossy tile and the ambient lighting will almost guarantee the match isn't exact. The other option, and my personal preference, is creme fraiche (whipped butter). Creme fraiche is not the yellow of your store-bought butter but has a richer color than whipped cream. At first, it looks white, but if you hold a piece of copy paper against it, you will see just how blue it isn't.
Tumbled tiles need to be sealed. Your installer may have a sealer he likes or I can seal them for you. I use a matte stone enhancer. Add two days and $10 per tiles if you want me to do this. But it is not difficult and you can easily do this yourself -- you just need a flat surface and a ventilated space because it is a bit stinky. A few cardboard boxes that serve as a table in your garage works perfectly.