Layout Applications of Subway Tiles

Extensive variety of colors, textures, and patterns allows constructing styles that supplements the architecture and design of the space. Subway tiles certainly add character to the area used in. However, these tiles are not suggested for flooring application.

• Kitchen and bathroom backsplash, and bathroom shower area in residential projects.

• Shower area and backsplashes in hotel restrooms.

• Restaurants, resorts, and bars counters.

• To beautify prominent public buildings and transport departments.

•  Shopping malls and retail stores are decorated with colorful mosaics and patterns.   

How to identify a genuine subway tile?

New manufactures coming up with advanced shapes, sizes and accessories in subway tiles has put a question mark on the authenticity of the tiles. Look out for the following features to check for the genuinity:

• Flat tile surface - Various finishing processes leave a flat, thin-like feel that is smooth and velvety to the touch.

• Rectified edges - A mechanical process flattens the tile edges and ensures that they are perfectly squared with right-angle edges.

• Pencil thin grout lines - A perfectly flat tile surface with square edges gives you very thin grout lines that present your tiles at their best.

• 3/8" thickness - An authentic subway tile will be flat with a thickness of 3/8".

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