Subway tile is used on bathroom walls kitchen or bathroom backsplashes showers and tub surrounds.
What are the dimensions of subway tile.
The smaller size opens up a wider range of material options including of course glass but also stainless steel as well.
The smallest size tile that can be called true subway tile is 3 inches high by 6 inches wide.
The 3x6 size is the most common subway tile size.
The general rule is any wall tile with a 1 to 2 size can be styled as a subway tile.
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.
Traditionally subway tile is 3 x 6 inches.
It s very popular size for kitchen backsplashes.
However sizes for subway tile have expanded to include many other sizes.
2 x 4 4 x 8 6 x 12.
Subway tile is easily identified by its 1 2 aspect ratio height to width.
Classic subway tile.
While technically anything smaller than 3 x 6 could be considered mini subway tile the most common size is 1 x 2 subway tile.
It is rarely if ever used as floor tile.
In showers especially with a contrasting grout color this smaller size can look a bit busy.
Sometimes tiles that are not 1 2 but still have a smaller rectangular shape are considered subway tile as well like a 4.
The classic 1 2 ratio is pleasing to the eye.