Penny Tiles, Please

December 6, 2010
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Penny tiles fit perfectly in traditional bathrooms, but their classic shape is also extremely versatile. In different colors, materials, and even rooms, they can become anything from an eye-catching focal point to a just right subtle detail. Here, a few pennies for your thoughts:
Contemporary Bathroom by Studio ST Architects, P.C.
Studio ST Architects, P.C.
The tiles steal the show when used in a minimal setting.
Contemporary Bathroom Contemporary Dining Room
... And provide a graphic element when paired with contrasting grout, like in this contemporary bath.
The classic: white penny tiles with a dark grout. This one's always a safe bet.
Eclectic Laundry Room Eclectic Laundry Room
Did you know that penny tiles are less likely to crack than larger tiles? Basically, the larger tile, the more likely they are to break due to shifts in the foundation of your house. This extra durability makes them perfect for the workhorse areas of your home, like a laundry or mudroom.
Traditional Bathroom by Jennifer Pfaff
Jennifer Pfaff
For a different look, try the tiles in glass instead of porcelain. They appear to float like dewdrops on the grout, and offer a subtle shine to oft-overlooked bathroom floors.
Contemporary Bathroom by Haleigh Stallworth
Haleigh Stallworth
Not that they need be relegated to the floor; these tiles work up the walls too.
Modern Bathroom by nARCHITECTS
nARCHITECTS
Penny tiles are small enough to fit snugly close to curves, making them the right choice for tiling shelves and other built-in features.
Modern Kitchen by Britt Design Group
Britt Design Group
And outside of the bathroom, mosaic penny tiles work like gangbusters to bring a burst of color to a kitchen backsplash.
Traditional Kitchen by TKS Design Group
TKS Design Group
... Or use them sparingly as an accent to pull the colors of your room together.

Which do you prefer, traditional white porcelain penny tiles or the look of brightly colored mosaic tiles?
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Laurie G
I had picked out some cool penny tiles for my master bath but I just had someone at a tile store tell me that penny tiles were not as "upscale" as other options, that they showed a lot of the grout and that they were hard to clean. Any one have thoughts on this?
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gerrycabc
Have no experience with them, but if one is installing them oneself (lot of that around here), I am wondering about the expertise and care to do the grouting. I think they come in sheets, but still have to grout, no?
   
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Karen Heffernan
thanks janie - I've been thinking of penny penny tiles for my fireplace hearth!
   

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