It works well for a taller space like a shower to create vertical and horizontal subway tile patterns rather than just one large pattern that can be overwhelming when used in a large and tall space.
Vertical staggered subway tile.
And for further inspiration nancy put together a great round up of some creative subway tile installation ideas.
Also known as running bond this layout is the way we most often see subway tile displayed as it s the most traditional and common.
A contrasting grout color highlights the unique design.
There are lots of great still classic alternatives.
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Basic and easy to install tiles are laid squarely on top of each other meeting at the corners.
Smaller rectangular tiles marshalled in tidy rows align in a vertical stacked bond pattern to beautifully fill the wall space between countertops and expansive kitchen windows.
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So for a typical 3 6 subway tile these two lines.
Also known as a running bond this common brickwork pattern has each tile start at the center of the tile below it.
In this pattern tiles are stacked.
The herringbone at 90 degrees also draws the eye up and creates visual interest in the space.
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The classic herringbone pattern just tilted 90 degrees.
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Popular on backsplashes subway tiles attain new heights of style in a herringbone layout.
However it s become such a classic that we ve nearly hit our threshold for finding subway tile interesting.
If i were to tile the back wall of a shower or bathtub surround with subway tile i would generally start with a vertical centerline.
Next up is the hipper younger sister to the staggered brick the horizontal stack.
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Then off of the centerline i would draw the offset line.
Taryn williford straight lay.
Herringbone at 90 degrees.
Probably the most common pattern but that doesn t make it.
Standard subway tiles are 3 x6 these appear to be about 3 x12 so adjusting that ratio freshens the classic install a bit.
A simple way to get a similar look.
With an offset brick pattern the subway tile is laid as described like bricks.
When it comes to laying out subway tile i always draw two vertical lines one for each offset row.