Choosing between two ceramic options in the flooring tile stone aisle usually comes down to what you're covering. If you need a small glossy seafoam green accent with a cove base edge, the one-piece Daltile 2x6 is a low-cost way to test the color. If you need to cover a small floor and want a matte, textured brown slate look, the four-piece Laufen 12x12 set gives you more square footage for $38.50.
Quick verdict
Go with the Daltile 2x6 Seafoam Cove Base when the job is small, color-specific, or limited to a cove detail. Go with the Laufen 12x12 African Slate set when you're flooring a compact area and want a brown, textured matte surface. Both are open-box items; the real difference is scale and finish.
At a glance
| Product | Price | Color & Finish | Size/Shape | Coverage | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daltile 2x6 Seafoam Cove Base | USD 9.99 | Green, glossy | 2" x 6" cove base | about 0.08 sq ft | Mexico |
| Laufen 12x12 African Slate Tile Set | USD 38.50 | Brown, matte, textured | 12" x 12" square | 4 sq ft for 4 pieces | United States |
Where each tile wins
- The Daltile piece wins for small accent work. It costs $9.99, comes in a seafoam green that can sit close to Benjamin Moore Turquoise Mist, and has a glossy finish and cove base design.
- The Laufen set wins for coverage and floor-friendly surface. Four 12x12 tiles in a brown African Slate pattern with a matte textured finish give you a more substantial installation for $38.50. Per tile, it is about $9.63.
Product notes
Daltile 2x6 Seafoam Cove Base
The Daltile tile is a single 2x6 piece with a cove base edge, a glossy seafoam green finish, and a green-gray-blue cast that can approximate Benjamin Moore Turquoise Mist. That makes it a strong candidate for a repair, a small accent, or a cove detail where one tile is enough. It is also the lowest upfront price in this pairing at $9.99, and the tile is meant for thinset mortar installation. The limitation is scale: one piece will not cover a floor, and if you need multiple pieces the cost rises quickly. The glossy finish also contrasts sharply with matte floor tiles, so it works best where you want shine to stand out.
Laufen 12x12 African Slate Tile Set
The Laufen set gives you four 12x12 ceramic tiles in a brown African Slate design, with a matte finish and a textured surface. That makes it a practical option for a small floor area such as a utility room, hallway, or kitchen floor accent where you want a slate-look brown surface. The tiles are made in the United States and measure 0.25 inches thick, so they are a substantial square format for a small floor. The main limitation is condition: these are open-box tiles, and the surface texture shows in some areas, so expect some variation across the pieces. At $38.50 for four, the set also requires a bigger upfront commitment than the single Daltile piece, though per tile it comes to about $9.63.
Final choice by use case
- Need a small seafoam green accent, backsplash detail, or cove base repair? Choose the Daltile 2x6 Seafoam Cove Base.
- Need to cover a small floor area such as a hallway, utility room, or kitchen floor accent? Choose the Laufen 12x12 African Slate set.
- Want to match a specific green-gray-blue shade and don't need much coverage? The Daltile piece is the practical call.
- Want a matte, textured slate look and don't mind buying four tiles at once? The Laufen set gives you the most usable floor area of the two.
