Dimensions Of A Subway Tile

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Dimensions of a subway tile.

In showers especially with a contrasting grout color this smaller size can look a bit busy. A century later these simple cheap durable easy to clean tiles are a go to option for kitchens bathrooms laundry rooms and mud rooms that work in a variety of interior design styles from industrial lofts to contemporary or period homes. The general rule is any wall tile with a 1 to 2 size can be styled as a subway tile. Square subway tile in the designer is in.

Sometimes tiles that are not 1 2 but still have a smaller rectangular shape are considered subway tile as well like a 4. It s very popular size for kitchen backsplashes. 2 x 4 4 x 8 6 x 12. Traditionally subway tile is 3 x 6 inches.

Subway tile became an instant classic when it was introduced in nyc subway stations in the early 1900s. The smaller size opens up a wider range of material options including of course glass but also stainless steel as well. What exactly is subway tile. A typical backsplash is 18 tall giving you an even 6 rows of tile.

That s up for debate. However sizes for subway tile have expanded to include many other sizes. For the maximum long but narrow ceramic tile consider using listellos. An optimist at home in notting hill.

It s a bit tough to define especially if you connote subway tile with a specific rectangular shape. While technically anything smaller than 3 x 6 could be considered mini subway tile the most common size is 1 x 2 subway tile. The classic 1 2 ratio is pleasing to the eye.