Flash Ivory Tile: What It Is and Where to Use It in Your Home

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What Is Flash Ivory Tile?

Flash ivory tile is a ceramic glazed wall tile that offers a premium look and feel and often comes with tone variations. More specifically, it comes in various rectangular sizes and is crafted from glazed ceramic, which helps give it a handmade look and feel for modern neutral tiles. This tile is versatile and commonly used in various areas of the home. At Sarana Tile, we often help our customers select flash ivory tile for areas around fireplaces, as kitchen backsplashes and on shower walls.

Why it Matters

Many property owners prefer flash ivory tile for its handcrafted look, affordability and range of colour options. It’s an ideal tile choice for kitchen backsplashes and shower walls. Though a less common application, some property owners have even used flash ivory as a more modern fireplace border in certain rooms of the household.

Benefits or Applications

As noted, flash ivory is an ideal choice in the kitchen and bathroom, and, to a lesser extent, around fireplaces. However, there are numerous benefits to the flash ivory material compared to other, more conventional styles. Some of the key benefits include:

  • A handmade, high-end look: Flash ivory mimics the look and feel of high-end artisan clay tiles. Such tiles also tend to have a glossy, uneven surface, which makes them stand out when light reflects off of them. Furthermore, flash ivory has a neutral palette and blends well with earthy tones and creams.
  • Depth of colour: Flash ivory comes in neutral colours, such as beige, white, cream and light grey to match the room aesthetic. 
  • Affordability: With flash ivory tile, property owners can get a high-end look and feel at an affordable price point. 
  • Sizing options: Flash ivory is a tile that comes in several different options. The two most common sizes of flash ivory are available in 7.5 x 30 cm and 13 x 13 cm
  • Ease of maintenance: Finally, flash ivory is also very easy to maintain and keep looking great for a long period of time. All it takes to clean the material is wiping it down with a damp cloth or mild soap. 

What to Look for

Some of the factors you’ll want to weigh when selecting flash ivory tile for your home include:

  • Size: At Sarana Tile, our flash ivory is available in 7.5 x 30 cm and 13 x 13 cm. The shape you select can significantly alter the look and feel of the room. The square tile look creates a more modern, geometric grid, while rectangular tiles offer a more modern, linear look that can make the specific room they’re installed in feel larger.
  • Trim pieces: Rather than using steel trim on shower walls and backsplashes, look for flash ivory tile with bullnoses to give edges a more polished, cleaner overall look. Bullnose tiles are also safer and can help prevent exposed tile sides from water damage, which is especially important in kitchens and bathrooms.
  • Colour: Any tile selection, let alone flash ivory tile, should factor in colour as a major consideration. Colour blends for flash ivory are mostly neutral tones, which tend to pair well with natural wood, dark finishes and more earthy accent colours.

Solutions or Considerations

Flash ivory is best for vertical spaces, like kitchen backsplashes and shower walls. If you’re looking for floor applications, especially in high-traffic areas, ivory porcelain tile or large format ivory tile tends to be the better option. Just remember that flash ivory is suited for vertical applications, while ivory porcelain is more suited for horizontal applications. Flash ivory is not rated for flooring, as it lacks the structural strength, thickness and slip resistance that’s often required to support sustained foot traffic.

Another big consideration when selecting flash ivory tile is the colour options. As we noted, flash ivory tends to consist of more neutral colours and tones, which best suit warm designs. However, flash ivory does not particularly pair well with white, vibrant or grey colours. If you’re looking to match a backsplash or shower wall to that specific colouring, it might be best to select a different type of tile or reassess your other colour options.

Finally, it’s important to find the right tile partner for your next residential or commercial project. At Sarana Tile, we pride ourselves on offering a full range of tile and hardwood options, from ivory porcelain tile to flash ivory. We also staff experienced professionals to help you make your selection and provide even more practical guidance to ensure your project is a success. When you combine product quality with product variety and superior customer service, it makes for a strong value proposition. If you’re on the fence about a certain tile type or colour, we’re happy to provide samples to help you make your decision with confidence.

Learn More

For more information on flash ivory tile and where it’s best suited on your property, contact us today. As reputable tile suppliers, we’re committed to ensuring our customers’ next project is a successful one.