Sometimes tiles that are not 1 2 but still have a smaller rectangular shape are considered subway tile as well like a 4.
Shower subway tile sizes.
More importantly smaller tiles are difficult to clean.
Timeless subway tile update the walls of this bathroom are clad in traditionally dimensioned and colored subway tiles.
Subway tile bathroom in terms of having new atmosphere in the bathroom without spending a lot of cash installing new tiles is one of the best options.
The general rule is any wall tile with a 1 to 2 size can be styled as a subway tile.
For shower walls generally it is best to use larger tiles from 4 inch by 4 inch tiles on upward to large format tiles in the 15 inch by 30 inch range from a visual standpoint tile smaller than 4 inches square creates a busy appearance.
How we started the main shower wall.
It s a well known rule that using lighter colours will help a small room look bigger so apply that to your picking the right tile size for a small bathroom too.
It is your greatest bet to have a wide range of designs and materials.
Plus there are so many ways to arrange subway tiles.
Melissa morgan design view full size.
2 x 4 4 x 8 6 x 12.
Subway tile manages to be at once gritty and elegant a gleaming hand laid surface and an evocation of the industrial nature of new york city s underground.
Traditionally subway tile is 3 x 6 inches.
Black and white striped subway tiles cover the walls of a walk in shower fitted with a tiled niche and a polished nickel shower kit mounted over black and white hex floor tiles.
More seams mean more grout and that presents you with that much more grout.
Which colour tiles to choose for a small bathroom.
This is an example of a mid sized beach style 3 4 bathroom in perth with shaker cabinets white cabinets gray tile subway tile white walls a vessel sink white floor grey benchtops and a floating vanity.
Coastal style bathroom with handmade blue subway tiles and white terrazzo floor.
Choosing lighter colours such as white or cream for your bathroom tiles will help reflect more light than darker colours would.
However sizes for subway tile have expanded to include many other sizes.
Go for the classic subway tiles which fit for almost all bathroom style.
Symmetry is subway tile s best friend.
For example our friend sarah over at ugly duckling house used handcrafted subway tiles and did a great job on her shower.
Classic subway tile.
In this shower we used 4 x12 subway tiles but the basic principles are the same for smaller tiles.
If you want to avoid the boring all white effect choose a darker grout as in this bathroom for contrast and visual interest.
But a new crop of colors and sizes brings variety to the marketplace as do colorful grouts and inset tiles.