Historic Subway Tile

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.

Historic subway tile.

Since 2006 subway ceramics has been the exclusive tile source for the distinctive subway tile aesthetic that defines american pre war tilework. 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. Historically correct trim shapes including cove bases conventional caps corners and wainscot caps in historic sizes styles and contours. If any of your walls are glazed with those ubiquitous 3 x 6 rectangles you have a little piece of history in your home.

Subway tile is riding a wave of enormous popularity right now but it s been around for a long time. 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. Read on for the story behind america s most beloved tile. Authentic flat square edged glazed wall tile.

The classic design easy to clean surfaces and durable materials make it the perfect example of form meets function. And that stylish piece of 1904 history is the subway tile originated by designers george c. It will probably not come as much of a shock that subway tile was originally designed to be placed in subways. 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.

Subway tile is an ideal tile option for commercial and residential spaces. Our subway mosaics collection extends the designer s tile toolkit with the freedom to express themselves through this practical durable versatile and historical medium.