MUGAT/RIVOLI 10X20 GLOSSY RED-BODY WALL TILE BY VIVES

Mugat and Rivoli 10x20 glossy red-body wall tiles by Vives

The Mugat and Rivoli 10x20 glossy red-body wall tile collection by Vives recovers the essence of traditional ceramic tiles through a small rectangular format, a bright glazed surface and a colour range suitable for both classical interiors and contemporary projects. The collection brings together two complementary interpretations of the 10x20 format: Mugat introduces a more handcrafted character, while Rivoli provides a cleaner and more ordered appearance.

The series has been developed for interior wall coverings and can be used in kitchens, bathrooms, cloakrooms, showers, basin areas, bars, restaurants, cafés, shops and residential interiors. Its size supports a wide variety of layouts, including horizontal, vertical, offset, herringbone and aligned installations, as well as compositions combining several colours.

The colour palette includes Blanco, Vainilla, Cereza, Marino and Negro. These shades make it possible to create everything from completely bright walls to more intense compositions in navy blue, cherry red or black. Rivoli also includes a Blanco Mate version, broadening the possibilities through the contrast between glossy and matt surfaces.

Two interpretations of the traditional 10x20 wall tile

Mugat and Rivoli share the same format, coordinated colours and a strong connection with ceramic tradition, but each model has its own personality. This difference allows the most appropriate character to be selected for each project while retaining the same scale and colour palette.

Mugat conveys a more handcrafted and expressive appearance. Its surface introduces visual richness and recalls traditional glazed tiles, where light does not reflect in a completely uniform way. The result is a wall with nuance, depth and a particularly decorative presence.

Rivoli offers a cleaner and more architectural interpretation. Its design supports ordered walls, classically inspired compositions and interiors where the small format becomes an elegant grid. Both options can be used independently or combined within the same project.

10x20 format for customised compositions

The 10x20 cm format is one of the most versatile proportions in ceramic wall coverings. Its one-to-two ratio supports regular patterns and allows the layout to be adapted to the dimensions, lighting and style of each room.

Installed horizontally, the tiles visually reinforce the width of the wall and create a calm reading. This arrangement works particularly well above worktops, basin units, baths and other linear elements.

Vertical installation elongates the surface and helps emphasise height. It can be used in showers, on narrow walls, bar fronts and areas where a more contemporary interpretation of the small-format tile is required.

The tiles can also be installed in offset, aligned or herringbone patterns. Each layout changes the perception of colour and grout lines, allowing the same reference to respond to projects with completely different identities.

Gloss as an essential feature of the collection

The glossy surface is one of the defining characteristics of Mugat and Rivoli. The glaze reflects natural and artificial light, intensifies the colours and adds depth to the walls. The appearance can change throughout the day according to the direction of light and the viewer’s position.

In the lighter colours, gloss helps visually enlarge the space and creates a clean atmosphere. In Cereza, Marino and Negro, it strengthens the chromatic richness and allows darker shades to retain a luminous presence.

This effect is particularly attractive in kitchens and bathrooms, where reflections relate naturally to water, metal, mirrors and work surfaces. It can also be used in restaurants and shops to create more intense and decorative backgrounds.

Mugat Blanco: brightness with a handcrafted character

Mugat Blanco 10x20 offers a bright and versatile interpretation of the traditional wall tile. Its pale shade can cover complete walls without visually reducing the room, while the character of the surface prevents the result from appearing excessively uniform.

It can be combined with timber, stone, marble, encaustic-effect flooring, concrete, terrazzo and metal. In small bathrooms, it helps increase brightness. In kitchens, it creates a clean background for cabinetry in any colour.

Mugat Blanco also works as a balancing element when combined with Marino, Cereza or Negro. It can be used as the main colour, reserving the stronger shades for a border, niche, feature wall or geometric composition.

Mugat Vainilla: a warm and welcoming surface

Mugat Vainilla 10x20 introduces a soft cream shade that preserves brightness while offering greater warmth than pure white. It is suitable for Mediterranean interiors, traditionally inspired kitchens, nature-led bathrooms and projects seeking a welcoming atmosphere.

Its combination with timber is especially balanced. Oak, walnut, woven fibres, beige stone and warm metals reinforce its character. It can also be combined with Blanco to create a pale composition with subtle differences in colour temperature.

Vainilla supports calm interiors without relying on grey or absolute white. Its tone softens glossy surfaces and contributes to a more domestic and natural atmosphere.

Mugat Cereza: colour intensity and personality

Mugat Cereza 10x20 introduces a deep glossy red capable of becoming the principal decorative feature of the wall. Its colour relates naturally to classical interiors, retro-inspired spaces and contemporary projects seeking a strong shade.

It can cover a complete wall, although it also works particularly well as a detail. A Cereza band can interrupt a white surface, highlight a niche or create a background for a basin area or bar.

Combined with Negro, it creates a more dramatic image. Alongside Blanco or Vainilla, the result becomes brighter and more balanced. Timber and brass add warmth, while steel and black details strengthen a contemporary aesthetic.

Mugat Marino: depth and elegance

Mugat Marino 10x20 develops a rich dark blue. The glossy finish allows the colour to display different intensities according to the light, creating a deep surface that never appears completely flat.

Marino works in bathrooms, kitchens, showers, restaurants and projects connected with a classical or Mediterranean aesthetic. It can be combined with Blanco for a clean contrast, Vainilla for a warmer composition or timber for a more natural atmosphere.

Chrome fittings add brightness, while brass creates an elegant contrast. White furniture balances the depth of the blue, and black elements introduce a more architectural character.

Mugat Negro: an intense and sophisticated wall

Mugat Negro 10x20 is the deepest option in the range. Its glossy surface reflects light and prevents the black from becoming a completely opaque plane. This makes it suitable for both partial compositions and larger wall areas.

In bathrooms, it can highlight the basin or shower area. In kitchens, it creates an elegant background for timber, white or metallic cabinetry. In bars and restaurants, it supports walls with a strong identity and a more enveloping atmosphere.

Negro combines with Blanco for graphic compositions, with Cereza for a stronger aesthetic and with Vainilla for a warmer contrast. It also works with pale stone, white marble and gold-toned metals.

Rivoli Blanco Brillo: clarity and classical elegance

Rivoli Blanco Brillo 10x20 provides a bright and timeless solution for interior walls. Its pale surface creates open interiors and combines easily with any type of flooring, furniture or worktop.

It can be used in classically inspired kitchens, contemporary bathrooms, cloakrooms, shops and restaurants. The installation pattern determines much of the final result: offset installation creates a traditional appearance, aligned placement produces a more ordered image and vertical installation feels more current.

The neutrality of white allows colour to be introduced through grout, furniture, fabrics and accessories. It can also be combined with the other Rivoli shades to create borders, frames and two-colour compositions.

Rivoli Blanco Mate: contrast between finishes

The collection also includes Rivoli Blanco Mate 10x20, a version that removes strong reflections and creates a softer appearance. Although gloss defines the principal character of Mugat and Rivoli, this variant introduces a finish contrast while retaining the same colour and format.

Blanco Mate can be used as the main wall covering in minimalist projects or combined with Blanco Brillo to create monochrome surfaces that react differently to light.

Alternating gloss and matt adds depth without introducing other colours. This solution is especially suitable for white bathrooms, contemporary kitchens and walls where discreet decoration is required.

Rivoli Vainilla: tradition and warmth

Rivoli Vainilla 10x20 combines the elegance of the rectangular format with a welcoming cream shade. It is suitable for traditional kitchens, warm bathrooms, restaurants and interiors where white might appear too cold.

It can be combined with timber, beige stone, decorative flooring and brass or bronze metals. Alongside Cereza or Marino, it acts as a bright base that reduces the overall intensity.

Its colour supports classical compositions, while vertical or aligned installation allows it to work in more contemporary interiors. The versatility of the small format makes this change of language possible.

Rivoli Cereza: walls with strong decorative presence

Rivoli Cereza 10x20 introduces a bright and expressive red. It can be used to create feature walls or as a complement to Blanco and Vainilla.

In commercial interiors and restaurants, its colour helps establish a recognisable visual identity. In homes, it can highlight a kitchen, dining zone or bathroom wall.

Pale grout strengthens the 10x20 module, while coordinated grout creates a more continuous surface. The choice should reflect the desired level of contrast.

Rivoli Marino: deep blue for bathrooms and kitchens

Rivoli Marino 10x20 introduces an elegant and versatile dark blue. Its glossy finish reflects light and creates a changing wall, particularly with side or accent lighting.

In kitchens, it can be combined with white cabinetry, pale timber or stone worktops. In bathrooms, it works with white sanitaryware, chrome fittings, brass and pale flooring.

Marino also supports nautical or Mediterranean-inspired compositions without using figurative motifs. The colour and gloss are sufficient to define the personality of the room.

Rivoli Negro: contrast and depth

Rivoli Negro 10x20 creates dark walls with an elegant appearance. Its glazed surface retains reflections that add depth and make the tile modulation visible.

It can be used across a complete wall or combined with Blanco to create borders, dado sections and geometric compositions. In classical bathrooms, it works with black-and-white octagonal floors. In contemporary kitchens, it combines with steel, timber and pale worktops.

Lighting should be planned so the black retains its nuances and does not feel excessively closed. Mirrors, metal and pale elements help balance the composition.

Two-colour compositions with Mugat and Rivoli

The coordinated palette makes it possible to mix colours within the same wall. Blanco and Negro create a timeless contrast. Blanco and Marino produce a fresh and elegant composition. Vainilla and Cereza create a warm combination, while Marino and Vainilla balance depth and brightness.

The colours can be arranged in horizontal bands, vertical blocks, dado sections or complete walls. They can also highlight niches, columns, showers and work areas.

Choosing coordinated or contrasting grout changes the intensity of the result. Grout close to the tile colour softens the grid, while pale grout on darker shades makes the module a central part of the design.

Horizontal offset installation

Horizontal offset installation is one of the layouts most closely associated with metro-style tiles. Each row is displaced in relation to the previous one, creating a dynamic but visually balanced surface.

This pattern works with every colour and is suitable for kitchens, bathrooms and commercial interiors. With Blanco or Vainilla, it creates a classical appearance. With Marino, Cereza or Negro, it becomes more intense.

The offset should be planned regularly and adapted to the relevant tolerances and installation recommendations. A preliminary layout helps check the result around corners, doors and fitted elements.

Aligned installation for an ordered aesthetic

Aligned joints create a precise grid. This pattern reduces the traditional character of the format and moves it towards a more contemporary and architectural appearance.

It can be installed horizontally or vertically. Horizontal alignment follows the width of the wall. Vertical alignment emphasises height and gives the small format a more slender image.

Aligned installation works especially well in minimalist interiors, modern kitchens, showers and commercial spaces where a clearly visible module is desired.

Herringbone compositions

The 10x20 proportion makes herringbone compositions possible. This pattern introduces diagonal movement and transforms a simple tile into a surface with considerable geometric richness.

Herringbone can cover a complete wall, a kitchen splashback, a shower or a decorative panel. Pale colours produce softer geometry, while Marino, Cereza and Negro create stronger compositions.

Installation requires precise planning because it creates more perimeter cuts. The axis of the pattern should relate to the dimensions of the wall and the principal features of the room.

Kitchens with glossy 10x20 wall tiles

Mugat and Rivoli work particularly well as kitchen wall coverings. The format adapts to the space between worktop and wall units and makes it easier to resolve sockets, corners and junctions.

Blanco and Vainilla create bright backgrounds. Marino and Negro add depth. Cereza introduces a warm and expressive shade. Combining several colours can highlight the cooking area, sink or a wall without upper cabinetry.

The collection works with timber, stone, quartz, steel and marble worktops. Gloss reflects task lighting and gives the ceramic surface a clearly visible presence.

Classical and contemporary bathrooms

In bathrooms, the small format can cover complete walls or concentrate decoration in one area. Mugat creates a more handcrafted appearance, while Rivoli supports more ordered compositions.

The lighter versions help visually enlarge compact bathrooms. Darker shades can be used in the shower, behind the basin or as a dado. Combining them with white sanitaryware maintains balance.

Encaustic-effect, octagonal, marble-effect, stone-effect or wood-effect ceramic floors complete the design and allow the collection to move towards traditional, retro or contemporary styles.

Restaurants, cafés and shops

The gloss, colour and small format make Mugat and Rivoli especially suitable for hospitality and retail projects. They can cover bar fronts, background walls, customer-facing areas and circulation spaces.

Marino and Negro create sophisticated settings. Cereza introduces a warm and recognisable image. Blanco and Vainilla form bright backgrounds that allow furniture, products and lighting to stand out.

The installation pattern also contributes to the identity of the establishment. Offset installation relates to a classical aesthetic, a vertical grid creates a more contemporary result and herringbone introduces stronger geometry.

Red-body tiles for interior walls

Mugat and Rivoli are manufactured in red-body ceramic and designed for interior wall coverings. They should not be confused with porcelain intended for floors or exterior applications.

They should be installed over a stable, clean and properly prepared substrate. Adhesive selection must be suited to the substrate, format and conditions of the room.

Installation in wet interior areas requires correct waterproofing of the substrate where applicable. The ceramic covering forms the visible finish but does not replace the technical systems required behind the wall.

Thicknesses and differences between the models

The collection includes pieces with 7.5 and 11 mm thicknesses, depending on the model. This difference should be checked when combining Mugat and Rivoli or relating them to other ceramic pieces.

The planning of trims, corners, finishing details, furniture and concealed fittings should take account of the actual thickness of the selected reference. Prior checking prevents unexpected level differences.

When several models are used on the same wall, the installer should determine the system required to maintain a correctly aligned visible face.

Packaging and material calculation

Rivoli 10x20 references are supplied in boxes of 68 pieces, covering approximately 1.36 m². Mugat references are supplied in boxes of 50 pieces, covering approximately 1 m².

The calculation should be made according to the exact reference rather than the format alone. An allowance should be added to the net area for cuts, accidental breakage during installation and future repairs.

Herringbone patterns, walls with many corners and multicolour compositions may require a higher additional percentage than a simple horizontal installation.

Rivoli dado tiles and complementary pieces

The collection is completed by Rivoli dado pieces in selected colours, including Cereza, Vainilla and Marino, together with their corresponding corner pieces. These elements support classically inspired compositions and decorative finishes.

The dado can be installed on the lower part of the wall and combined with the 10x20 tiles above. This arrangement recovers the language of traditional interiors, restaurants, shops and bathrooms with a strong decorative identity.

The availability of each complementary piece should be checked before the project is finalised and calculated separately according to the required linear metres and number of corners.

Planning grout lines and grout colour

Grout forms part of the appearance of a small-format wall covering. A coordinated colour creates a more continuous surface and allows gloss and tile shade to remain the main features.

Contrasting grout highlights each tile and reinforces the pattern. White grout on Marino or Negro creates a highly graphic grid. Dark grout on Blanco adds an industrial character and makes the modulation visible.

The choice should be checked using a real sample because contrast can significantly change the perception of the colour. Maintenance and room use should also be considered.

Cleaning glossy wall tiles

After installation, a suitable final clean should remove adhesive and grout residues. The products used must be compatible with the glazed surface.

For routine maintenance, abrasive tools and products that leave films should be avoided. A clean surface better preserves the gloss, colour depth and characteristic reflections of the collection.

Areas close to cookers, basins and showers may require more frequent cleaning. The frequency will depend on the type of use and residue present.

A 10x20 collection rich in colour and ceramic tradition

The Mugat and Rivoli 10x20 glossy red-body wall tile collection by Vives turns a simple format into a versatile design tool. Mugat introduces a handcrafted and expressive appearance, while Rivoli offers a cleaner and more ordered interpretation.

Blanco provides brightness, Vainilla introduces warmth, Cereza adds intensity, Marino creates depth and Negro provides contrast. The presence of Rivoli Blanco Mate also makes it possible to combine different finishes without abandoning the same colour or format.

Its glossy surface, colour variety and flexible 10x20 format support horizontal, vertical, offset, aligned and herringbone walls. The collection is suitable for kitchens, bathrooms, restaurants, cafés, hotels, shops and homes seeking to recover the value of traditional ceramic tiles through a proposal fully adaptable to contemporary interior design.