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Fontenay Porcelain Pleated Tile Ca’Pietra
£63.24 (per box)
Fontenay Porcelain Pleated is an off-white, fluted metro tile from Ca’ Pietra, designed to catch the light and add texture to your walls.
You can use it for calm spa-style bathrooms, smart kitchen splashbacks, or a simple feature wall that still feels warm and welcoming.
A modern pleated twist on classic metro tiles for kitchens, bathrooms, and feature walls.
- Textured pleated surface for natural shadows and detail
- Porcelain wall tile – durable and easy to look after
- Perfect for bathrooms, showers, kitchens, and cloakrooms
- Order samples, get expert advice from our Kent showroom
Fontenay Porcelain Pleated – key details
Quick facts to help you plan your project and work out if these tiles are right for your room.
Need help matching Fontenay with floors, paint colours, or worktops?
Our team can suggest pairings from our wall tiles, bathroom tiles, and wider Ca’ Pietra collections.
How to style Fontenay Porcelain Pleated tiles
Use the pleated surface to add depth without going too bold on colour.
Bathrooms & showers
Run Fontenay in a simple stack pattern for calm, spa-like bathroom walls.
In showers, the pleated gloss surface helps bounce light around, especially in smaller rooms.
- Full-height shower walls or half-height with paint above
- Feature wall behind freestanding bath or basin
- Mix with smoother bathroom wall tiles for contrast
Kitchen splashbacks
In the kitchen, Fontenay works as a smart, easy-to-clean splashback behind hobs and sinks.
The soft off-white tone suits both warm wood and painted shaker units.
- Use brick-bond or herringbone for a classic metro look
- Choose pale grout for a seamless finish or soft grey for definition
- Pairs well with our kitchen tiles and stone-look floors
Cloakrooms & feature walls
In small cloakrooms and hallways, the pleated texture adds interest without a strong pattern.
Use it on one wall or wrap the room for a hotel feel.
- Try a darker grout and brassware for a richer look
- Combine with timber, rattan, and warm paint colours
- Finish with a patterned floor from our Ca’ Pietra collection
Layout patterns and grout ideas
Simple changes in layout and grout colour can completely change the feel of these tiles.
Classic layouts
- Brick bond: timeless metro look, ideal for splashbacks
- Horizontal stack: clean and modern, good for low ceilings
- Vertical stack: makes walls feel taller and more contemporary
- Herringbone: adds movement and a designer edge
Grout suggestions
- Tone-on-tone: off-white grout for a soft, seamless look
- Soft contrast: light grey grout to pick out the pleats
- Bold contrast: deeper grout shades if you want the pattern to stand out
Not sure which grout to choose? Bring your samples into our Kent showroom or browse wall tiles online to see similar looks.
Where can you use Fontenay Porcelain Pleated tiles?
Bathrooms & ensuites
Ideal for bathroom walls, splashbacks, and shower enclosures when fixed with the correct adhesive and grout. Always follow your tiler’s preparation advice for wet areas.
Kitchens & utilities
Great behind hobs, sinks, and worktops – the gloss porcelain surface is simple to wipe down after cooking. Works with both classic and modern units.
Boot rooms & hallways
Use as a half-height wall finish with hooks or benches above, or as a neat backdrop in hallways. Team with hard-wearing floors from our porcelain collections.
This tile is designed for wall use. If you are thinking about using it on floors or in very heavy-use areas, please check the latest Ca’ Pietra guidance or speak to our team first.
How many Fontenay Pleated tiles do you need?
A quick way to work out your quantities before you order.
- Measure each wall: width × height (in metres).
- Add all the wall areas together to get your total m².
- Add 10–15% extra for cuts, waste and spares.
Example: A 3.0 m wide splashback at 0.6 m high
= 1.8 m² → with 10% extra, you’d order around 2.0 m² of tiles.
Send us your sizes, and we’ll double-check the numbers for you, or suggest matching options from our Ca’ Pietra range.
Samples, delivery and ordering
Order a Fontenay sample
Not sure if the pleated texture or colour is right for you? Order a cut sample to see how it looks with your lighting, paint, and worktops at home.
- Cut samples posted across the UK
- Discounted sample prices on many ranges
- Bring samples into our Rochester showroom for more ideas
Lead times & delivery
As an approved Ca’ Pietra stockist, we can arrange delivery direct from the supplier or from our Medway warehouse, depending on stock and your timings.
- Fast UK delivery on most Ca’ Pietra orders
- Collection from our Rochester showroom by arrangement
- Helpful updates if anything is on a longer lead time
Fontenay Porcelain Pleated – FAQs
Answers to the questions we’re most often asked about this tile.
Is Fontenay Porcelain Pleated suitable for shower walls?
Yes – when fixed to a properly prepared, waterproof background with the right adhesive and grout, Fontenay is suitable for shower walls. Always follow your tiler’s advice and the latest Ca’ Pietra
fixing instructions.
Can I mix Fontenay Porcelain Pleated with smooth metro tiles?
You can. Many customers use the pleated tile on one feature wall and smoother bathroom wall tiles or
wall tiles elsewhere to balance texture and cost.
Are pleated tiles harder to clean?
The shallow pleats will catch a little more soap residue or steam than flat tiles, but on a glazed porcelain surface, they still wipe down easily.
Avoid harsh abrasives that could dull the gloss.
What grout colour works best with Fontenay Porcelain Pleated?
For a calm, seamless look, choose a grout that’s close to the tile colour. For more definition, go one or two shades darker. If you’d like to see real examples, visit our showroom or browse our bathroom wall tiles online.
Can I use Fontenay Porcelain Pleated behind a hob?
Yes – in most standard domestic kitchens these tiles can be used as a splashback behind a hob.
Always follow the manufacturer’s guidance for required clearances around gas hobs and check your tiler is happy with the background and fixing method.
Related tiles and collections
| Price info | per box |
|---|---|
| Application | Wall |
| Tile size | 7.5 × 20 cm |
| Area of use | Bathroom, Shower & Wet Room, Kitchen, Splashback, Feature Wall, Hallway |
| Colour | Off White – Cream |
| Material | Porcelain |
| Tile finish | Gloss |
| Tile style | Modern |
| Tile type | Decorative |
| Suitability | Indoors |
| Tile size category | Medium |
| Sold info | per box |
| Tiles per box | 48 |
| Tiles per m2 | 66.66 |
| m2 per box | 0.72 |
