Texmateria
Subway Tile
A small rectangular glazed tile format with a strong grid rhythm. The look comes from bevels or flat faces, glossy glaze, offset joints, and reflected highlights along each module.
Common names
- metro tile
- beveled subway tile
- white rectangular tile
Search phrases
- white brick shaped tile
- kitchen subway tile
- metro bathroom tile
- beveled white wall tile
Common uses
- Kitchen backsplashes
- Bathroom walls
- Cafe counters
- Station walls
- Retail interiors
Choosing points
- Best for cafes, kitchens, and vanities where a clean slightly retro wall is wanted.
- Beveled edges catch highlights and make each tile read individually.
- Dark grout emphasizes the grid; white grout makes the wall cleaner and quieter.
- Running bond needs believable cut pieces at corners and ends.
How it ages
- The tile face cleans easily, but kitchen grease and bathroom soap residue collect in grout and inside bevels.
What to avoid
- Do not use glossy wall subway tile as floor tile or exterior paving; it is usually too slippery and not made for those loads.
