Ape Mud Blue 3"x12" Glossy

Description

Ape Mud Blue 3″x12″ Glossy — Premium Ceramic Subway Tile from Spain

The Ape Mud Blue 3″x12″ Glossy is a hand-molded ceramic wall tile from Spain, designed for contractors, designers, and homeowners who want the character of artisanal zellige with the consistency of modern manufacturing. This color features a rich indigo with layered variation and glossy depth — a deep, striking tile that brings moody, high-impact character — making it a strong choice for kitchen backsplashes, shower walls, and accent walls in transitional or modern interiors.

About the Mud Collection by APE Ceramica

Part of the Mud collection by APE Ceramica, this tile recovers the traditional way of working clay and Mediterranean ceramics, executed with modern digital decoration to deliver eight curated colorways and a consistent hand-molded surface across every piece. Mud reads as a contemporary reinterpretation of zellige and rustic clay tile — equally at home in classic, transitional, coastal, and contemporary interiors. Moderate shade variation (V3) gives each installation an authentic, artisanal character that contrasting grout will accentuate, or matching grout will soften.

Installation & Applications for Ape Mud Blue 3″x12″ Glossy

The 3″x12″ (7.5×30 cm) subway format supports a wide range of installation patterns — straight-stack, 1/2 offset (running bond), 1/3 offset, herringbone, and vertical stack — on a single SKU. Recommended applications include kitchen backsplashes, bathroom walls and showers, powder rooms, and accent or feature walls in residential and light commercial interiors. Because Mud has a true hand-molded surface, each tile carries slight dimensional and shade variation that is part of its character; lay out a few cartons before setting to balance tone and texture across the wall. Pair with the matching 0.5″ x 12″ Mud pencil edge stick for clean terminations and bullnose detailing.

Technical Specifications

• Material: Ceramic, white body (BIII)
• Finish: Glossy, hand-molded surface
• Nominal Size: 3″x12″ (7.5×30 cm)
• Thickness: 7.9 mm
• Application: Interior wall only
• PEI Rating: 3
• Shade Variation: V3 (Moderate)
• Water Absorption (EN ISO 10545-3): >10%
• Flexion Resistance (EN ISO 10545-4): ≥ 23 N/mm²
• Thermal Shock Resistance (EN ISO 10545-9): Passes
• Cracking Resistance (EN ISO 10545-11): Passes
• Frost Resistance (EN ISO 10545-12): Does not pass — interior use only
• Stain Resistance (EN ISO 10545-14): Class 5 (highest)
• Chemical Resistance (EN ISO 10545-13): GLA (acids), GHA (alkalis), GA (cleaning & pool chemicals)
• LRV (Light Reflectance Value): Varies by color — contact Procida Tile for the specific Blue reference
• Standard: UNE-EN 14411 compliant
• Country of Origin: Spain

Manufacturer reference: View the full Mud collection on APE Grupo.