Elipse by Harmony

Collection Summary

Elipse by Harmony is a 2×6″ tile collection that combines a compact subway format with a glossy finish and an ellipse-shaped relief. It is available in Aqua, Clay, Grey, Mint, Taupe, and White. The main differentiator is the relief: a small, rounded profile added to a familiar format, which gives a traditional subway proportion more texture and light play.

Design & Aesthetic

Elipse works on two levels. From a distance, the 2×6″ format reads as a fine-grained, classic subway field. Up close, each tile’s ellipse-shaped relief catches light on its glossy surface, adding a soft, rippled highlight that flat subway tile doesn’t have.

The palette ranges from White and Grey to softer color in Aqua and Mint and warmer earth tones in Clay and Taupe. Because the format is small, grout lines are a large part of the finished surface. Contrasting grout emphasizes the grid, and matching grout lets the relief and gloss take the lead.

Design Applications

Elipse is a contemporary subway tile. The glossy relief fits surfaces viewed at close range, where the texture and reflected light can be appreciated.

Specifying Elipse

Elipse’s listed water absorption range (0.5% < E < 3%) should be confirmed against the project’s requirements, especially if the tile must be classified as porcelain. Under ANSI A137.1, porcelain is limited to 0.5% absorption or less. The listed results otherwise include a breaking strength above 1100 N and passing crazing and thermal shock results. Before choosing herringbone or vertical layouts, check that the ellipse relief still reads as intended when the tile is rotated.

Product Specifications

• Water absorption: 0.5% < E < 3%
• Crazing resistance: Pass
• Thermal shock resistance: Pass
• Breaking strength: > 1100 N
• Surface scratch resistance: 5
• Stain resistance: 5

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Elipse by Harmony be used on floors?

Treat Elipse as a wall tile unless the manufacturer confirms that it is rated for floors.

How does Elipse differ from a standard flat subway tile?

Elipse keeps the familiar 2×6″ subway proportion but adds an ellipse-shaped relief to each glossy tile. The relief creates moving highlights and subtle texture across the wall, where a flat glazed subway tile gives a uniform sheen.

What grout approach works best with Elipse?

The small 2×6″ format creates many grout joints, so grout color strongly affects the finished look. A grout close to the tile color keeps attention on the relief and gloss, while a contrasting grout emphasizes the layout pattern.