Ape Calpe White 3"x12" MATTE

Description

APE Calpe White 3×12 Matte — Premium Ceramic Subway Tile from Spain

The APE Calpe White 3×12 Matte is a crisp white ceramic subway tile from Spain, designed for interior wall installations where a soft, non-reflective finish is preferred. Its high LRV (90) keeps the space bright while the matte glaze adds subtle depth and texture — a versatile specification for kitchens, bathrooms, and feature walls in residential and light commercial projects.

About the Altea Collection by Carmen

Calpe is the matte expression of the Altea collection by Carmen, produced on a white-body ceramic coating that references traditional Spanish handcrafted ceramics with modern manufacturing precision. Moderate shade variation (V3) gives each installation an authentic, artisanal character. Pair Calpe White with the gloss Altea colors (Grey, Ivory, Sky, Taupe, or White) to mix finishes within the same collection family.

Installation & Applications for APE Calpe White 3×12 Matte

The 3″x12″ (7.5×30 cm) subway format supports a wide range of installation patterns — straight-stack, offset (running bond), herringbone, and vertical stack — giving designers and installers maximum flexibility 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. The matte finish is particularly effective for spaces that want a softer, contemporary look without the glare of a gloss glaze.

Technical Specifications

• Material: Ceramic, white body (BIII)
• Finish: Matte
• Nominal Size: 3″x12″ (7.5×30 cm)
• Thickness: 8.30 mm
• Application: Interior wall only
• PEI Rating: 3
• Shade Variation: V3 (Moderate)
• Light Reflectance Value (LRV): 90
• Water Absorption (EN ISO 10545-3): >10%
• Flexion Resistance (EN ISO 10545-4): ≥ 20 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/alkalis), GA (cleaning & pool chemicals)
• Standard: UNE-EN 14411 compliant
• Country of Origin: Spain

Manufacturer reference: View Calpe White on APE Grupo.