Try Beveled Subway Tile to Update a Classic Look
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Beveled Subway tile updates a classic look. |
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Install subway tile both horizontally and vertically to give added visual interest. |
If your customer loves traditional subway tile but wants a little unique, and a tile that has some extra texture, beveled subway tile may be exactly what you’re looking for.
The Origin of Subway Tile
This much loved style of tile gets its name from its use on the walls of New York City subway stations in the early-1900’s. Its durability and easy maintenance made it the tile of choice, not only in subway stations, but on the walls in numerous commercial spaces, including hospitals and restaurants.
The clean lines of the standard 3 x 6 inch rectangles and 4 x 4 inch squares became popular for their practicality and simple beauty– plus they were an easy size to install!
Beveled Subway Tile Layout & Design
There are a variety of subway tile options available to suit different tastes and design needs. The tile in Arizona Tile’s Bevel Subway Series adds a subtle detail to classic subway tile, while maintaining the simple, crisp look subway tile is known for.
Looking great in both modern and vintage designs, beveled subway tile is the perfect way to add a slight bit of unexpectedness to your customer’s project without having to do a whole lot.
Using a bevel subway tile will liven up a basic kitchen or bathroom backsplash, adding dimension to the walls in an otherwise neutral room. To create a design that maintains a traditional component but has modern appeal, suggest they try mixing it up by installing the tile both horizontally and vertically.
Be sure to check out The Arizona Tile Serious Subway Tile Pinterest Board for loads of inspiration ideas!
For the ultimate in customized subway tile, Braxton-Bragg offers special bullnose and beveling wheels to create bullnose tile. See their line of tile edging tooling at www.braxton-bragg.com.