Authentic flat square edged glazed wall tile.
Historic subway tile.
It will probably not come as much of a shock that subway tile was originally designed to be placed in subways.
Subway tile is an ideal tile option for commercial and residential spaces.
Whether you are designing a public space or a private home our collection has the glazes field tile trim pieces and accessories to achieve your vision.
Since 2006 subway ceramics has been the exclusive tile source for the distinctive subway tile aesthetic that defines american pre war tilework.
The classic design easy to clean surfaces and durable materials make it the perfect example of form meets function.
Our zen clay collection offers a window into the rich aesthetic traditions of japan and their venerated craft of porcelain tile making sustained for generations.
Historical subway wall tile.
If any of your walls are glazed with those ubiquitous 3 x 6 rectangles you have a little piece of history in your home.
Once upon a time in a land called new york city one of america s favorite design elements was born.
Historically correct trim shapes including cove bases conventional caps corners and wainscot caps in historic sizes styles and contours.
Heins and christopher grant la farge this ubiquitous 3 by 6 inch rectangle first seen in a new york subway station quickly made its way into kitchens and bathrooms across the country.
Consider the distinguishing characteristics of a subway ceramics installation perfectly flat field tile pencil thin grout joints soft wrap around corners and integrated ceramic accessories.
Read on for the story behind america s most beloved tile.
And that stylish piece of 1904 history is the subway tile originated by designers george c.