Vertical Staggered Subway Tile

If i were to tile the back wall of a shower or bathtub surround with subway tile i would generally start with a vertical centerline.

Vertical staggered subway tile.

Smaller rectangular tiles marshalled in tidy rows align in a vertical stacked bond pattern to beautifully fill the wall space between countertops and expansive kitchen windows. Probably the most common pattern but that doesn t make it. Basic and easy to install tiles are laid squarely on top of each other meeting at the corners. Buy mesh mounted 1x2 inch subway tiles.

However it s become such a classic that we ve nearly hit our threshold for finding subway tile interesting. And for further inspiration nancy put together a great round up of some creative subway tile installation ideas. It works well for a taller space like a shower to create vertical and horizontal subway tile patterns rather than just one large pattern that can be overwhelming when used in a large and tall space. Herringbone at 90 degrees.

When it comes to laying out subway tile i always draw two vertical lines one for each offset row. A longer tile in a traditional staggered brick does feel a bit more modern though like in this bathroom by elena calabrese. There are lots of great still classic alternatives. Save pin it see more images image credit.

With an offset brick pattern the subway tile is laid as described like bricks. Subway tile is a tried and true classic whether it s on the backsplash of your kitchen or the walls of your bathroom and it has gained that status for good reason. Taryn williford straight lay. A contrasting grout color highlights the unique design.

In this pattern tiles are stacked. Also known as a running bond this common brickwork pattern has each tile start at the center of the tile below it. The classic herringbone pattern just tilted 90 degrees. So for a typical 3 6 subway tile these two lines.

Stacked tiles the new subway tile subway tile stagger pattern shower stacked tiles the new subway tile bathroom design trends subway tile stacked tile in the bathroom yay or emily henderson on twitter are you a stacked or staggered read more. Also known as running bond this layout is the way we most often see subway tile displayed as it s the most traditional and common. It s timeless a chameleon for all design styles and very affordable. Sep 24 2018 explore cynthia busse s board vertical shower tile followed by 193 people on pinterest.

A simple way to get a similar look. Popular on backsplashes subway tiles attain new heights of style in a herringbone layout. Then off of the centerline i would draw the offset line. See more ideas about shower tile bathroom makeover tile bathroom.

Next up is the hipper younger sister to the staggered brick the horizontal stack.