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Understated Elegance in a Slimline Metro: Retro Metro South Kensington 5 x 20cm

Part of the Retro Metro collection at Hyperion Tiles, your official Fired Earth stockist.

Named for one of London's most elegant quarters, South Kensington is a warm, versatile white that sits beautifully against both bold accent colours and pared-back natural palettes. In this slim 5 x 20cm format it carries the classic subway-tile silhouette that gives the Retro Metro collection its name.

A gentle crackle glaze lends each tile a unique, handcrafted surface and a soft play of light. Lay it in a brick bond, a vertical stack or a herringbone across splashbacks, bathroom walls and feature walls for a timeless, characterful backdrop.

Key Details

  • Material: Glazed ceramic with a characterful crackle glaze
  • Colour & Finish: South Kensington, a warm white, in a gloss crackle glaze
  • Format: 5 x 20cm slim metro wall tile, sold per tile (approx. 100 per m²)
  • Suitability: Internal walls — kitchens, bathrooms, splashbacks, showers and feature walls
  • Coordinates with: Retro Metro South Kensington field tiles, dado, trim and skirting

Order a Sample & Delivery

Free cut samples are free to collect from our Ascot showroom at 67 High Street, Ascot, or posted for a small postage charge, so you can see the colour and crackle glaze in your own light. Enjoy free UK delivery on orders over £1,000, and call our team on 01344 620211 for project advice.

Specification

Product Name: Fired Earth Retro Metro South Kensington 5 x 20cm

Brand: Fired Earth

Material: Glazed Ceramic

Finish: Gloss (crackle glaze, prone to natural crazing)

Colour: South Kensington (warm white)

Tile Size: 5cm x 20cm (50mm x 200mm), approx. 7mm thick

Rectified: No

Suitability: Internal Walls

Frostproof: No

Sealing: Recommended for the crackle glaze (seal before grouting)

Availability: Usually in stock

Sold By: The Tile — approx. 100 tiles per m² (0.01m² per tile)

Tile Weight: 0.12kg

Delivery And Returns

Access Issues For Large Pallet Deliveries

Our delivery drivers may be prevented from delivering your order by the following:

• Low hanging trees and bridges.

• Narrow roads, gateways, or cars on either side of the road.

• No turning point for the delivery vehicle.

• Unfinished tracks and roads.

• Lack of solid and flat surface to unload.

• Gravel driveways.

If access issues are not advised and/or delivery cannot be made due to unattendance at delivery, a re-delivery charge may be applied.

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If you notice any issues with your order, please contact us within three working days so we can resolve the problem quickly and efficiently. Prompt reporting helps us ensure your satisfaction with our products and services.

Fired Earth Tile Returns

Returns are accepted only for complete orders; partial orders cannot be accepted. To begin a return, please contact us within 14 days of receiving your delivery.

All other Brands

You may return your items within 14 days of receiving or collecting your delivery. Please note that a restocking fee of 20% to 30% will apply, depending on the specific terms of the product range. For further details, feel free to contact us.

Special Order Items

Orders for special order items are non-returnable unless they are damaged on delivery or are faulty.

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Product Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I use Retro Metro 5 x 20cm tiles?

These slim glazed ceramic metro tiles are made for internal walls, so they suit kitchen splashbacks, bathroom and shower walls, fireplaces and feature walls. They are not rated for floors or outdoor use.

Why does the glaze look crackled?

Each tile carries a characterful crackle glaze, so fine crazing and gentle variation across the surface are part of the intended handcrafted look rather than a fault. We recommend sealing the glaze before grouting.

How many 5 x 20cm tiles will I need?

The tiles are sold individually and cover roughly 100 tiles per square metre. Add around 10% for cuts and wastage, and our team is happy to help you calculate quantities for your project.

Can I order a sample first?

Free cut samples are available to collect from our Ascot showroom, or we can post one for a small postage charge, so you can check the colour and crackle glaze in your own light before you order.

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