Decko Collection

A Fresh Take on the Hexagon

The hexagon is one of the most classic tile shapes there is. Decko gives it a modern twist by stretching each piece into a long, slim 2" x 5" elongated hexagon. The longer shape has the rhythm of a picket or subway tile with the geometry of a hex, so it feels both familiar and new.

As its name hints, Decko has a touch of Art Deco and mid-century spirit: clean geometry, glossy glazes and a crafted finish. It’s a great choice when you want more personality than subway tile without going all the way to a bold pattern.

What Makes Decko Stand Out

The shape: Elongated hexagons create long, interlocking lines that draw the eye across a wall. They look sleek in a modern kitchen and charming in a cottage or farmhouse space.

The crackle glaze: Many Decko colorways have a crackle glaze, a fine web of glassy lines across the surface that gives each piece an artisan, heirloom look. Some colorways mix crackle and solid pieces for extra depth.

The colorways: Choose a soft, all-white sheet for a calm, timeless look, or a blend with gray, taupe, blue or green accents for a subtle pattern that does the decorating for you.

The glossy finish: The shine reflects light and makes the glaze variation stand out, especially under under-cabinet lighting.

Decko Collection Specifications

Brand: Bella Glass Tiles

Material: Ceramic

Shape: 2" x 5" elongated hexagon

Glaze: Crackle, solid or a mix, depending on colorway

Finish: Glossy

Sheet size: 11" x 11½"

Tiles per sheet: 24, in 3 rows

Coverage: 0.879 square feet per sheet

Mounting: Mesh mounted, with sheets pre-cut into borders every 2 columns

Applications: Kitchen backsplashes, shower walls, fireplaces and accent walls

Decko is a wall tile and is not rated for floors.

Where to Use Decko

Kitchen backsplashes: Decko’s glossy glaze is easy to wipe clean, and the elongated shape makes a backsplash feel designed rather than standard.

Shower walls: The long hexagons look beautiful running across a shower wall or framing a niche. Shop shower wall tile

Bathroom vanity walls: A Decko backsplash behind a vanity, with a mirror centered on it, makes a small bathroom feel finished.

Fireplace surrounds: The crackle glaze gives a fireplace a warm, handcrafted look. Shop fireplace tile

Accent walls: A coffee bar, laundry room or powder room wall is a fun place for a Decko blend with color accents.

Styling Ideas

Modern farmhouse: A white crackle Decko with gray accents, butcher block counters and black hardware.

Warm neutral: A white-and-taupe blend with light oak cabinets and brushed brass. Shop cabinet pulls

Coastal: Blue and white blends with white cabinets and natural textures. Shop coastal-style tile

Modern: A solid white or gray Decko with flat-panel cabinets and simple lines. Shop modern-style tile

Installing Decko: Seal the Crackle First

This is the most important step for any crackle-glaze tile. The fine lines in the glaze can absorb grout, which permanently darkens them. To keep the lines crisp:

Seal crackle-glaze tiles before grouting. Let the sealer cure according to its instructions.

Use non-sanded grout, which is gentler on glossy glazes and fills the joints of small mosaics cleanly.

Test your grout on a spare piece first, so you know exactly how it will look.

Reseal as recommended after installation, especially in showers.

A few other tips:

Use the pre-cut border columns. Decko sheets are scored into borders every 2 columns, so you can split a sheet cleanly at edges, outlets and corners.

Dry-lay before you set. The elongated hexagons interlock from sheet to sheet, so check that the pattern lines up before you start.

Blend sheets from several boxes as you install, so color accents spread evenly across the wall. It’s one of Mike Belk’s go-to tips.

Finish edges cleanly with trim or a pencil liner where the mosaic ends. Shop liner and trim

Choosing Grout for Decko

White or warm white grout keeps an all-white Decko crisp and bright.

A soft gray grout gives white-and-gray blends a gentle outline and hides everyday grime behind the stove.

A grout matched to the accent color, like taupe or blue, ties a blended colorway together.

Whatever color you choose, use non-sanded grout and seal crackle pieces first. Shop grout

How Much Decko Do You Need?

Each sheet covers 0.879 square feet. To figure your order, divide your square footage by 0.879, then add 10% for cuts.

For example, a 30-square-foot backsplash needs about 34 sheets. Add 10% and you’ll want about 38 sheets.

If you’re unsure about color, order a sample or a full sheet first, especially for blended colorways, so you can see how the accent pieces are distributed.

Shop the Decko Collection at BELK Tile

With its stretched hexagon shape, crackle glazes and soft color accents, Decko brings designer character to a backsplash, shower or fireplace. Choose a calm all-white sheet or a blend with color, seal the crackle before grouting, and enjoy a wall that feels crafted and one of a kind.

See all Bella Glass Tiles series, or explore more ideas in our backsplash buying guide.