These decorative tiles are often used to delineate two sections of wall tile.
Dimensions of a subway tile.
For the maximum long but narrow ceramic tile consider using listellos.
What exactly is subway tile.
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The smaller size opens up a wider range of material options including of course glass but also stainless steel as well.
It s a bit tough to define especially if you connote subway tile with a specific rectangular shape.
Traditionally subway tile is 3 x 6 inches.
The general rule is any wall tile with a 1 to 2 size can be styled as a subway tile.
However sizes for subway tile have expanded to include many other sizes.
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Sometimes tiles that are not 1 2 but still have a smaller rectangular shape are considered subway tile as well like a 4.
Subway tiles are a perennial favorite in bathrooms as these too have a 1 2 size ratio.
A typical backsplash is 18 tall giving you an even 6 rows of tile.
The classic 1 2 ratio is pleasing to the eye.
In showers especially with a contrasting grout color this smaller size can look a bit busy.
That s up for debate.
It s very popular size for kitchen backsplashes.
Square subway tile in the designer is in.
The 3x6 size is the most common subway tile size.
Subway tile became an instant classic when it was introduced in nyc subway stations in the early 1900s.