Kappa by 41zero42

Collection Summary

Kappa by 41zero42 is a ceramic wall tile collection built around a broad range of saturated solid colors in a 2×8-inch format. Twelve glossy field colors, spanning warm yellows, oranges, pinks, reds, greens, blues, and neutrals, are supplemented by Raw, a dimensional matte white element, and Matita pencil pieces available in glazed color, terracotta, and natural wood. What distinguishes Kappa is its function as a modular color system: 41zero42 offers a dedicated online configurator so designers can test field color, Raw, and Matita combinations before specifying a layout.

Design & Aesthetic

Color drives every decision in Kappa. The field palette supports both monochromatic installations, using a single saturated color across a wall, and multicolor layouts that combine several field colors with narrow Matita accent lines. The surface intentionally retains irregularities associated with handcrafted tile rather than presenting a perfectly uniform glaze. Raw shifts the visual language with a granular, dimensional white surface that reads as more textural than the glossy field colors, giving designers a way to break up a saturated composition with a quieter, tactile element.

Material & Craftsmanship

Kappa’s primary field tile is ceramic, at an 8.5 mm thickness. The Matita accent line spans more than one material: Cotto Matita is terracotta, Wood Matita is natural wood, and the remaining Matita colors are glazed ceramic, each at an 11 mm thickness. Because the collection mixes ceramic, terracotta, and natural wood, it should not be treated as a single-material system when specifying.

Design Applications

Kappa is intended for wall applications. Its modular 2×8-inch format and extensive color range support compositions ranging from a single-color field wall to a multicolor pattern built with Matita accent lines, making it suited to kitchen backsplashes, feature walls, and other color-driven surfaces.

Specifying Kappa

Kappa should be specified by exact item rather than as a single generic product. Standard glossy field tile, Raw, glazed Matita, and Wood Matita differ in material, surface, and thickness, so each component selected for a project should be confirmed individually. The natural wood Matita in particular requires separate consideration from the ceramic elements and should be reviewed against the intended installation environment before specifying. Kappa is a special-order European collection with a current Tile X Design lead-time guidance of approximately 10 to 16 weeks, which should be reconfirmed before finalizing project timing.

Product Specifications

Ceramic wall tile

• Water absorption: 16%
• Chemical resistance: Unaffected
• Stain resistance: ≥4
• Crazing resistance: Resistant

Frequently Asked Questions

Is every component of Kappa ceramic?

No. The field tiles are ceramic, but the Matita accent line includes Cotto Matita in terracotta and Wood Matita in natural wood alongside glazed ceramic Matita colors.

What is Kappa Raw, and how is it different from the field colors?

Raw is a dimensional element with an opaque white granular surface, developed as a textural contrast to the glossy, saturated field tile colors.

How can a multicolor Kappa layout be planned before ordering?

41zero42 provides an online Kappa configurator for testing field color, Raw, and Matita combinations, which is useful for finalizing a pattern before specifying quantities.

Does the Wood Matita need different installation consideration than the ceramic pieces?

Yes. As a natural wood product, it should be reviewed separately from the ceramic and terracotta elements for suitability in the intended installation environment.

Is Kappa suitable for flooring?

No. Kappa is specified for wall applications only.