For the maximum long but narrow ceramic tile consider using listellos.
Dimensions of a subway tile.
The general rule is any wall tile with a 1 to 2 size can be styled as a subway tile.
In showers especially with a contrasting grout color this smaller size can look a bit busy.
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.
A typical backsplash is 18 tall giving you an even 6 rows of tile.
It s a bit tough to define especially if you connote subway tile with a specific rectangular shape.
Traditionally subway tile is 3 x 6 inches.
However sizes for subway tile have expanded to include many other sizes.
That s up for debate.
The classic 1 2 ratio is pleasing to the eye.
Sometimes tiles that are not 1 2 but still have a smaller rectangular shape are considered subway tile as well like a 4.
It s very popular size for kitchen backsplashes.
The smaller size opens up a wider range of material options including of course glass but also stainless steel as well.
Photograph by chris tubbs.
Square subway tile in the designer is in.
2 x 4 4 x 8 6 x 12.
An optimist at home in notting hill.
What exactly is subway tile.
These decorative tiles are often used to delineate two sections of wall tile.