Much like ceramic tile these tiles come in all kinds of colors patterns and shapes but they are an even harder and more durable material.
Subway tile for a shower wall.
We have elevated the look and design with a textured grout line.
Then off of the centerline i would draw the offset line.
Mint colored subway wall tiles.
Watery blue subway tiles.
Vertical aqua subway tile provides an invigorating pop against the white on white subway and the stone look mosaic tiles completing this look.
Placing it on your bathroom wall is also the best way to utilize the tile.
For example our friend sarah over at ugly duckling house used handcrafted subway tiles and did a great job on her shower.
The watery blue and green mosaic tile border enlivens this classic subway tile look.
In this shower we used 4 x12 subway tiles but the basic principles are the same for smaller tiles.
So for a typical 3 6 subway tile these two lines will be 3 inches apart.
However for 3 6 subway tile i usually draw the lines either 9 or 15 inches.
If you want to avoid the boring all white effect choose a darker grout as in this bathroom for contrast and visual interest.
Simple and chic subway tile never goes out of style.
Green subway tiles in various shades.
Our first example is a traditional classic white subway tile with contrasting dark grout by spivey architects via houzz this beautiful bathroom features a full subway tile wall in the shower as well as a half wall as a backsplash behind the door.
The blues yellows and greens in this mosaic window border add an under the sea sensation to this shower s earthy variegated subway tile walls and iridescent navy tiled ceiling.
Black subway tiles in the shower.
And the black marble floor makes the tiles on the wall become the focal point.
With tiles wall it also can protect the wall from water splash which also can prevent mold to form.
Shower wall to shower floor.
Create the ultimate shower space by combining with our new color series.
Avoid slivers at the ceiling corners and any transition e g.
But adding accent tiles can add pizzazz.
Subway tiles are an affordable option for bathroom walls and surfaces so using them for a majority of your tile application will yield a lower cost project.
Just like what you can see in the image the tile looks great on the bathroom wall.
If i were to tile the back wall of a shower or bathtub surround with subway tile i would generally start with a vertical centerline.
In this bathroom designed by arent pyke the tiled wall will lend itself to a variety.