The Daltile basic subway (forgot the name) should fit your specs. It's about $5 or $6/sf IIRC. It's very flat, uniform, and basic.

I doubt that the American Olean tile is square edged. We have their 3x6 subway in our hall bath and it has a small bevel. I don't think they made a 2x6 when we did the kitchen. We used Subway Ceramics 2x6 for our backsplash. It was more expensive than American Olean but I really wanted a square edge, no bevel at all because I wanted the smallest grout lines possible. I can't remember what we paid but I found the best price at Home and Stone.

Just a heads up that like cheri said, the 2x6 at Lowes is likely a bullnose trim piece that accompanies the 3x6 subway field tile.

Oh, duh, you're looking for 2" tile. I'm sorry, I misread that. Ignore everything I said :)

We used some from HD in 3x6. We had to be VERY careful about color matching. When I went and purchased 10 tiles to mock up a design I had 7 of one color and 3 of another that came from the SAME BOX. They had the same item code stamped on the back and everything. When we went to buy the tile we would actually use, I handled every single tile in 3 boxes to make sure we had all the same color.

If you're going for 2 x 6, don't focus only on the inexpensive brands like Daltile--they're already so expensive because of the size and greater number of pieces per square foot, you might as well explore more upscale alternatives. That's what I found. For my bath, I used a 2 x 4" from TileSource, a Boston chain, in their private labeled "Chelsea" line. It was flat, not pillowed, and only a couple bucks more than the pillowed Daltile in the same size. I also suggest Subway Ceramics.

Thanks all! Yes, unfortunately the Daltile is only available in 3"x6"---they also make a 2"x4" but it only comes premounted on mesh with 1/8" grout lines, and I want 1/16" grout lines. The AO tile doesn't appear to be bullnosed on the website (they have another that is) but it's hard to tell, and just not sure it's worth trekking out there if it's not even a contender.

I did try Subway Ceramics but they will only sell through designers or architects so now I'm trying to figure out who I know who could order them! We'll see. I'll look for TileSource and Home and Stone, though---we'd be happy with either 2x6 or 2x4.

You may have seen this thread. Her backsplash from Lowes looks fantastic!

Here is a link that might be useful: Lowes Tile

We used this 2x6 from tileshop.com The edges are square, but the surface is kinda wavy (gives it a more handmade look). You can order a sample from them before you commit.

http://www.tileshop.com/walltile/subway/Oxford-White-Subway/2056.aspx

Here is a link that might be useful: Tile shop 2x6 subway

Okay, got a chance to call Home&Stone over lunch, and Subway Ceramics is definitely out if that's one of the cheaper places! Ah, well. (I had a feeling that would be the case, though.) I did learn that their tile is made in California although they're based in Wisconsin, though. Who knew! If only they had a factory shop... :)

I think I may just have to come to terms with a 1/8" grout joint, and just go with the Daltile. Virtually no one seems to make 2"x6" or 2"x4" in square-edged tiles, it seems.

Thanks lilydixie--I'd seen those online, but worried that they looked wavy on the surface from the photo (we're trying to get the backsplash as flat as possible). Sounds like that's out for us too. Augh. (But thanks for the info---resolves that question!)