Metro 1" Hex Glossy White 10-1/4 in. x 11-7/8 in. Porcelain Mosaic Tile (8.65 sq. ft. / case)

Good Morning, Our Metro Hex Glossy White is a glazed white body ceramic tile. What this means is that while the color of the tile is white if the tile is chipped or scratched the exposed body will not match the glazing of the surface like a color bodied tile. Even with color bodied tiles scratches and chips still have a tendency to be noticeable due to a higher accumulation of dirt in the chipped area. We do offer a color bodied version of a 1 inch hex in a bone color called Gotham Hex Antique White Item# 204600989. If you paste the link below into your browser it will take you directly to the product page. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Merola-Tile-Gotham-Hex-Antique-White-10-1-4-in-x-12-in-x-5-mm-Porcelain-Unglazed-Floor-and-Wall-Tile-8-54-sq-ft-case-FXLGHWT/204600989 Also feel free to contact our Customer Service department at 800-963-7652 with any other questions you may have concerning our products. Thanks for your interest in our products! Hope that helps!

Good morning, This tile is currently only sold by the case, so if you were to order it you would have to order a case quantity. If you are looking to get a hold of a sample of the tile in order to see what it looks like in person, you can feel free to do so via our company website at www.MerolaTile.com. Click on the division with the Home Depot logo and then, in the Model Number search box, replace the text with this model number: FXLMHB. This should bring up the product at the bottom of the page, where you can click 'Order Sample'. You may choose up to 4 samples for the cost of shipping and handling ($14.95, more than 4 samples are $14.95/group); sample swatches are approximately 6"x6". Samples of decorative and trim tiles or tiles sold by the piece are not available. Follow the "available at" link next to the item or "where to buy" tab to purchase these items. Moreover, The Home Depot accepts returns both online and at any local Home Depot location, should you decide to purchase any product and need to return it. Individual tiles cannot be submitted for returns. Currently, HomeDepot.com only accepts returns on items in the original Unit of Measure purchased. In other words, items sold as individual pieces can be returned as such, while items sold as cases can only be returned as cases. You are also welcome to contact our Customer Service department at 800-963-7652 with any questions you may have concerning our products. Thank you so much for your interest in our products! Hope that helps!

Hi Kat, This tile would be great as a backsplash! You do not have to be concerned about the indirect heat from a stovetop. When these tiles are made, they are baked at extremely high temperatures. These tiles are glazed, so water will not absorb into the glaze. If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out to our customer service team at (800)-963-7652. Hope this helps!

Hi Carol, I see that your question has already been addressed but I wanted to specifically mention that the grade you mention in your question (Grade 1) does not refer to the durability of the tile, but rather the quality. And actually, Grade 1 is the top quality, as compared to Grade 2 and 3, often referred to as 'seconds' or 'second quality'. Hope that helps for the future!

Definitely.

Each box cover approx. 9 sq ft so you would need about 7 boxes. It's always good to have some left over in case you need to repair some areas.

bright pure white with high gloss

Hi Sharon, These tiles would work just fine for your shower wall and floor, though you may want to be aware of the fact that glossy tiles are more slippery than matte or satin-finished tiles when they are wet. We do offer this same tile in a matte glaze, which has more slip resistance. I've linked it below if you're interested. Both are rated with very low water absorption, which is ideal for a shower. As for trim tiles, we offer a glossy black bullnose tile to help you finish your job , which I've also linked below. Hope that helps!

Yes, this product can be used in a shower.

Hi Briana, We sell samples on our website, MerolaTile.com, but they are not full sheets, they are 4"x4" swatches. If you'd like to order samples that way, you can visit the site and search by model number (FXLMHW) to find the product and order samples. Other than that, this product is only sold by the case. Thanks for your interest in our products!