However sizes for subway tile have expanded to include many other sizes.
Dimensions of a subway tile.
A typical backsplash is 18 tall giving you an even 6 rows of tile.
The smaller size opens up a wider range of material options including of course glass but also stainless steel as well.
The classic 1 2 ratio is pleasing to the eye.
It s very popular size for kitchen backsplashes.
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Traditionally subway tile is 3 x 6 inches.
Sometimes tiles that are not 1 2 but still have a smaller rectangular shape are considered subway tile as well like a 4.
2 x 4 4 x 8 6 x 12.
Square subway tile in the designer is in.
For the maximum long but narrow ceramic tile consider using listellos.
These decorative tiles are often used to delineate two sections of wall tile.
It s a bit tough to define especially if you connote subway tile with a specific rectangular shape.
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.
Subway tiles are a perennial favorite in bathrooms as these too have a 1 2 size ratio.
While technically anything smaller than 3 x 6 could be considered mini subway tile the most common size is 1 x 2 subway tile.
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That s up for debate.
What exactly is subway tile.