Historic Subway Tile

Square edge flat top subway tile.

Historic subway tile.

Authentic flat square edged glazed wall tile. Consider the distinguishing characteristics of a subway ceramics installation perfectly flat field tile pencil thin grout joints soft wrap around corners and integrated ceramic accessories. It will probably not come as much of a shock that subway tile was originally designed to be placed in subways. Our zen clay collection offers a window into the rich aesthetic traditions of japan and their venerated craft of porcelain tile making sustained for generations.

Once upon a time in a land called new york city one of america s favorite design elements was born. Historical subway wall tile. Subway tile is riding a wave of enormous popularity right now but it s been around for a long time. Subway tile is an ideal tile option for commercial and residential spaces.

Heins and christopher grant la farge this ubiquitous 3 by 6 inch rectangle first seen in a new york subway station quickly made its way into kitchens and bathrooms across the country. And that stylish piece of 1904 history is the subway tile originated by designers george c. Whether you are designing a public space or a private home our collection has the glazes field tile trim pieces and accessories to achieve your vision. If any of your walls are glazed with those ubiquitous 3 x 6 rectangles you have a little piece of history in your home.

The classic design easy to clean surfaces and durable materials make it the perfect example of form meets function. Read on for the story behind america s most beloved tile.