Mixing Subway Tile Sizes
In in trying to choose between 3x6 and 4x12 subway for my backsplash i had the idea to possibly mix them.
Mixing subway tile sizes. In this bathroom three tile types are combined successfully. Tiny hexagonal mosaics on the bath and walls medium hex tiles on the basin surround and large oblong tiles on the floor. A quick internet search of subway tile will garner a myriad of sizes. Play with scale one of the most important tips for mixing tile well is to create balance by combining small and large scale patterns.
One of the most important tips for mixing tile well is to create balance by combining small and large scale patterns. You too can give your space unexpected flavor by mixing and matching tile sizes. However if you want to stick to the most authentic subway look find tile that measures 3 inches by 6 inches or at least something that has a 1 2 ratio. In this bathroom three tile types are combined successfully.
I can find many examples of mixing mosaic with subway tile but almost no pics of mixing 2 sizes of subway tile. Try mixing two different styles of subway tiles as the designer did in this tasteful bathroom. Once you ve decided on the pattern and shape you re ready to start installing. One of the most important tips for mixing tile well is to create balance by combining small and large scale patterns.
Tiny hexagonal mosaics on the bath and walls medium hex tiles on the basin surround and large oblong tiles on the floor. 24 inch tile saw cut tile safely with no hassles with home depot s professional 1 1 2 hp brutus tile saw.