marble backsplash: beveled or flat? 2x4 or 3x6?
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In 1913, what sized subway tile besides 2x6? Minibrick? 2x4?
Comments (5)Thanks Francois47 and Marita40. I'm starting to think it must have been a N.W. thing. Our upstairs bathroom still has the 2x6 subway tiles and I read somewhere online that old houses (they may have been referring to victorian kitchens though?) had 2x6 tiles only. Just tried to find that link but couldn't. Either way, if you're sure 3x6 is what the old homes originally had on the East coast/midwest, then the 2x6 thing must have been either a West coast thing or a NW thing, I guess! It's pretty interesting, learning about some of this regional stuff. All the 1913 houses of our entire neighborhood have (mostly) the same floors if oak: they're asian white oak and the story goes that they all washed up on the NW coast one year due to some natural disaster of a reason (Earthquake?)...something that happened in Asia (just across the ocean from us). Most of our houses also have incredibly gorgeous old-growth fir (I suppose that would be the same on the East coast?) cause when they used the wood from here at that time there was a major abundance of very old forests. :( Poor forests......See MoreAny pictures of 1x2 or 2x4 white subway tile?
Comments (5)I've got a couple of suggestions. One is to intersperse the Lowes subways with a narrow band of tiles, either small mosaic or a 1 x 6 strip. The 1 x 2's are usually considered mosaics, so they tend to be pricier than the standard white 3 x 6 subways. By going with a narrow strip in the field, you can spread out your cost. I hope I'm making sense. I noticed my Lowes and Home Depot are carrying more mosaic options in the store. I don't know if they're doing this nationwide yet. I'm in TX. Floor and Decor also have options that seem reasonably priced. If you happen to have one near you, check them out. Here's a link for some mosaics you can check out along w/pricing. HTH, Kathe Here is a link that might be useful: 1 x 2 mosaics...See MoreInstallation of Handmade 3x6 subway tile (Fireclay debris series)
Comments (6)maxee123, We just finished a fireplace surround using 2x6 and 2x2 tiles from the Debris series. This tile is uniquely beautiful, but has some qualities which make it tricky to work with. Our grout lines ended up being extra-wide to accommodate the uneven edges of the tile. The installation instructions say 3/16 (sanded grout) but ours are more like 1/4". Where planes meet, (the wall/counter line) use caulk, not grout. You can get caulk colored to match your grout from several companies. There is a lot of settling and movement in this line-it needs to be somewhat flexible. This tile is very thick and the side edges are not completely covered with glaze. They are very rough. So, you really don't want any edges to be exposed--edges should butt up to cabinetry or trim--something to "hide" them. The engobe glaze is very sloppy-looking, as there is a white underglaze peeking out on the sides in addition to whatever color the tiles are. I love the handmade quality of these tiles They're a challenge but the end result was well worth the trouble. I was lucky to have a tile setter who appreciated them and enjoyed the fussing. Good luck!...See MoreBeveled Calacatta Marble Subway Tiles
Comments (2)I just ordered a few individual tiles from Mosaic Tile Stone. I am not sure if they are beveled or not, but they have both honed and polished. I was also excited to find a porcelain calacatta look alike and haisa light marble. I was able to order both of those too. Here is a link that might be useful: Mosaictilestone...See Moresandesurf
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