Subway tile was first used in 1904 when the New York City Subway System opened. The tile was white, rectangular in shape and chosen for its durability and smooth surface which was easy to clean. Not only did this tile protect the walls and floors of the subway systems, but it created a beautiful mosaic in the undergrounds and people really took notice! Today, "subway tile" is even more durable, and manufacturers have increased the size and now offer a wide range of colors. Pretty cool, huh?
So without further ado, here's the good stuff!
Why should I choose subway tile, you ask?
• Subway tiles are easy to clean
• Subway tile does not require any special polishing or buffing to maintain its clean finish • Subway tile will provide your home with a classic look that will last over time
• Subway tile will provide you with a designer look without the designer price tag
What's not to love?!
Have them in my kitchen and love them.
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wow the 1st pic with the gray subway mixed with the marble - looks great!!! .. i always tell people who r looking for tile, if they want something cheap and timeless go subway!
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Erika
~Tiptoe Butterfly~
I am most likely using this in my kitchen...I love the clean look of it!
ReplyDeleteI love subway tile! It is such a clean look for a kitchen or bath. Gorgeous photos!
ReplyDeleteXO Piper
That kitchen is my dream kitchen. At our old place we had subway tile in the kitchen- I miss it terribly. For now I have to live with what I have... but in a few years... this kitchen is getting a MAKEOVER! And subway will be coming back into my house!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the history lesson. I would love to re-do my kitchen back splash with subway tiles.
ReplyDeleteLove love love the tile! I especially love seeing the bathroom tiles because it's something I am considering at the moment. Gorgeous pictures!
ReplyDeletelove the background info! You know I love some subway...and it is not expensive! Julie
ReplyDeleteI have it all my bathrooms and my kitchen backsplash. Super cheap at Home Depot and looks great!
ReplyDeletewe are subway tile-ing our kitchen right now!! I'm posting a few pictures of the process today actually! :)
ReplyDeleteI love that green subway tile - gorgeous. I don't recall ever seeing it done vertically, so interesting. My mind is swirling with ideas...
ReplyDeleteLove me some subway tiles. I have white ones on my fireplace that we re-did just a few years ago. Best small project ever! I get so many compliments on them!
ReplyDeleteI love subway tiles. l.o.v.e.
ReplyDeleteAlways wondered where that came from...thanks!
xoxo,
Carrie
i love subway tiles. love your images...so inspiring :) Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteSo true, I really can't get enough of it.
ReplyDeleteSo interesting, I'm a big fan of the look but had a lot of fun learning the history behind them- great post!
ReplyDeleteLove the history lesson - I will appreciate them all the more now...
ReplyDeleteKatie
I love subway tile, my favorite is the first picture in the kitchen!
ReplyDeleteEmma
TheSidewalkIsMyRunway
Always a classic, I love white tile of any kind, so fresh and clean looking,Kathysue
ReplyDeleteI love subway tile and the green backsplash in that kitchen is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove the classic feel and timeless look of subway tile! When we renovated our kitchen that is what we used and we love it!
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