Backsplash subway tile- plain or wavy?
Picking the backsplash tile and cannot decide between this wavy glossy 3x8 (warmer white) tile vs a 2x8 glossy white (bright white). Our walls are a brighter but still ever so slightly warm undertone white, cabinets are also white but a smidge more warm than the walls. Marble counters, hardware is all unlacquered brass and the pot filler and sink faucet are polished nickel.
Wavy tile:
2x8 Glossy Subway
https://www.tile-shop.com/products/tuxedo/tuxedo.html
Concerns- is wavy going to be quickly outdated vs a classic subway finish?
the whites- should we match the white to the walls or disregard that. They both looked good color wise, which one will make the cabinets or marble not dull out i suppose
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PROBeth H. :
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoi like the wavy. the plain old white subway tile is overdone, I like anything different surrounding it!
do you have the same countertop on the island?
will you be doing it in the stacked pattern?
can you grab a sample of the Ivy Hill tile? its 2.5X10. slightly wavy, but not as much as your other. I think it would perfect. and I like the longer size
also comes in a slight green/gray. Home Depot carries it. Tilebar carries it under Newporthave you looked at Winchester Tiles? Your stone would look perfect w/this one
https://www.winchestertiles.com/details?product=W.ELPTU2406
But they have this one in the white/cream color. Frost.
smooth tile, 2x8 herringbone
Hive in rice paper it's a little creamier white
it's a beautiful kitchen. it deserves something better than a plain white tile IMO)Leela Turunga
3 years agoBeth- Thank you! Our original plan was a thin glazed brick, very similar to the Winchester tile you suggested (pic below). We had ordered it weeks ago but unfortunately the lead time kept getting extended so now we are scrambling to find something we can have within a week. I agree it’s hard to go with the standard subway tile given the finishes we’ve chosen. I have 2 of those tile bar 2.5x10s in hand and the “wave” looks about the same in person as the 3x8. I didn’t consider it because of the size but it’s worth a shot to get more and see how it looks.
Was leaning towards a running bond, 1/2offset, but if someone can sway me otherwise, please do!
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2 years agoOf course, I’ve included a photo of the box. LankaTikes glazed ceramic white in 2x8, around $3.50 square/ft
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