Colorworks by Citi Tile

Collection Summary

Colorworks by Citi Tile is a ceramic wall tile collection inspired by traditional English brick. It comes in a single 3×9″ rectangular format, 7.2mm thick, with a matte finish and a textured, uneven, wavy surface. Citi Tile is a curated line sourced by Tile X Design. Within that line, Colorworks stands out for its color range. The palette moves from earthy greens and neutral blues to vibrant yellows and rich reds, so one brick-scale format can carry a scheme from quiet to highly saturated.

Design & Aesthetic

Colorworks takes the proportions and surface character of historic brick and treats them in color rather than in fired-clay tones. The textured, uneven, wavy face catches light across a wall and keeps a solid color from reading flat. The matte finish keeps that texture the main visual element instead of glaze reflection.

The 3×9″ format sits between a classic subway tile and a brick module, so it suits running-bond layouts with a masonry reference. Every color shares one size and thickness, which makes it straightforward to pair colors on adjacent walls or to block colors within a single elevation.

Material & Craftsmanship

Colorworks is a ceramic tile described by the source as handcrafted and pressed. The body is glazed in a matte finish over a deliberately irregular surface, so tile-to-tile variation in texture is part of the intended look. The published water absorption is ≤3%, and the Mohs scratch hardness is 5.

Design Applications

Colorworks is specified for commercial and residential walls only. Tile X Design lists these uses for the collection:

• Feature walls, where the color range and textured face can act as the focal surface
• Kitchen backsplashes that call for a brick reference in a non-traditional color
• Bathroom walls
• Commercial interiors, such as hospitality or retail walls where a saturated, brick-scale field is wanted

Specifying Colorworks

• Wall only. The catalog limits Colorworks to commercial and residential wall installations. Floor, outdoor and shower or wet-area suitability is not published, so confirm with your TXD representative before specifying it in those settings.
• One format. Colorworks comes only in 3×9″ at 7.2mm. No trim or special pieces are listed for the collection, so plan edge and transition details early.
• Grout joint. The recommended joint is 1/4″. That is wider than a typical subway joint and affects both the visual rhythm and the grout color choice, which matters more with saturated tile colors.
• Lead time. Colorworks is a special order from the US, with 7–12 weeks lead time. Confirm current lead times and color availability with your TXD representative.
• Variation. Surface texture varies by design. Review current samples to judge the variation.

Product Specifications

• Water Absorption (ASTM C373): ≤3%
• Break Strength (ASTM C648): Meets or Exceeds
• Scratch Hardness (Mohs): 5
• Chemical Resistance (ASTM C650): Resistant

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Colorworks tile be used in a shower?

The Colorworks catalog lists the collection for wall use only and does not address wet areas such as showers. Confirm suitability with your TXD representative before specifying it for a shower surround.

Can I combine several Colorworks colors in one installation?

Yes. Every Colorworks color shares the same 3×9″ size and 7.2mm thickness, so colors can be blended, banded or blocked on a single wall without thickness transitions.

What grout joint should I plan for with Colorworks?

The recommended grout joint is 1/4″. This wider joint is more prominent than a standard subway joint, so choose a grout color that suits the intended contrast with the tile color.

How early should Colorworks be ordered?

Colorworks is special order with a 7–12 week lead time. Build that into the schedule and confirm current availability with your TXD representative before the selection is final.