White glossy finish subway tile was first used in 1904 when the new york city subway system opened.
Subway tile dimensions mm.
At subway tile outlet you will also find we carry large glass subway tile in the 4 x 12 size.
Subway tile was chosen for its durability and its smooth surface which was easy to clean.
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.
What is the standard subway tile size.
The smallest size tile that can be called true subway tile is 3 inches high by 6 inches wide.
Boutique ceramic hand crafted white 3 in x 8 in glazed ceramic brick subway wall tile.
Subway tile became an instant classic when it was introduced in nyc subway stations in the early 1900s.
For pricing and availability.
Manufacturers have increased the size and durability of subway tile since its introduction in the early 1900 s.
Mini subway tile is almost always sold in interlocking mesh backed sheets for quick easy installation.
Subway tile is easily identified by its 1 2 aspect ratio height to width.
Boutique ceramic boutique crafted white 3x12 3 in x 12 in glazed ceramic subway wall tile.
One aspect that makes designing with subway tile so simple is the 1 2 height to length ratio and it used to be that a standard subway tile was 3 x 6 with many variations now we tend to think of subway tile as any smaller format rectangular shaped tile.