Subway tile - 2x4 or 3x6???
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2x4 or 3x6 White Subway Tile
Comments (6)We thought 3 x 6" was too big and 2 x 4" too small. We looked everywhere and only found one that was in between. We used custom handmade 2.5 x 5" tiles from Ken Mason Tiles (Long Beach, CA). http://www.kmt-bcia.com/ Our chosen color is called "Chardonnay"--really a warm off-white. See link below. Not cheap. A bit rustic. Yet perfect for our space! Here is a link that might be useful: 1930 Spanish Kitchen...See MoreWhere can I find 2x4 honed carrara subway tile?
Comments (2)These are 2x4 honed carerra. It's from Eurotile. I don't know the price. Here is another 2x4 whiter marble. It does not say if it's honed. It's from Northeastern Tile and is under $10 for a 12x12 sheet:...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 MoreSpending Big Bucks on Plain White 3x6 Subway Tile
Comments (17)We are in the midst of remodeling two of our bathrooms. I like doing a ton of research and price comparisons before committing to a store. I first saw the white 3x6 subway tile at Lowe's and Home Depot, and then stepped into our local Tile Shop to compare quality. After seeing and feeling the different products side by side, I thought they were comparable, though the quality of the Tile Shop tiles were slightly better (e.g., not porous and no variation in the white from tile to tile). I told the reps at the Tile Shop that I had seen the exact same tile at Lowe's for $1.79 and showed them a sample. They actually priced matched the tile!!! We ended up buying all our tiles at their store - and they gave us significant discounts on everything. They were really great to work with and make you feel like they really value your business. I have found that everything is negotiable - it's just a matter of asking! =)...See MoreRelated Professionals
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