Subway Tile Thin Grout

Since 2006 subway ceramics has been the exclusive tile source for the distinctive subway tile aesthetic that defines american pre war tilework.

Subway tile thin grout.

The width is almost entirely up to personal preference but since grout is not as. If smaller spacers like 1 8 are used it will accentuate the size difference of handmade tile. Like the tile of the nyc subway stations built in 1905 the precise historically authentic subway ceramics collection features a perfectly flat tile surface with square edges and no pillowing. Subway tile and grout it s easy to assume that because it is so thin that the grout around subway tiles doesn t really play a role in how the tiles are perceived.

The 3x6 size is the most common subway tile size. We recommend a 3 16 grout size for our ceramic tile line. It s very popular size for kitchen backsplashes. Subway tile got its name from the new york city subway where these rectangular tiles were developed and used to coat the walls.

Note that using the smallest grout possible will increase installation time. If you are going for high contrast or retro style wider grout spacing gives you the opportunity to make a statement with your grout. 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. Thinner grout spacing for subway tile creates a more subtle effect and wider grout lines a more dramatic one.

Non rectified tiles can t get as close together as rectified tiles meaning there is a limit to how thin your grout lines can be which brings me to my next point. Finished grout lines will vary from 1 16 to 3 16. In fact it can make a big difference if you use it right. This gives you pencil thin grout lines that present your tiles at their best.

Grout lines can vary greatly from jointless installations showing no or virtually no grout to about 1 4 inch. A typical backsplash is 18 tall giving you an even 6 rows of tile. This thickness leaves room for the natural variation in size and the perfectly imperfect edges of handmade tile. And only a slight contrast in grout color is necessary to define the classic brick pattern in the tiled surface so you can feel free to stick with the historic gray grout color.

Grout size the thickness of the grout is almost as important to the look as the color as it can make the grout stand out or disappear almost completely if you choose a wider or. However this is not true.