Subway Wall Tile
Classic subway tile in multiple colours and sizes.
Subway Wall Tile
The ultimate classic for kitchens and bathrooms. Our subway wall tiles come in a variety of colours and sizes.
Some tiles date a room; subway tile never has. In continuous use since the early 1900s, the simple rectangular format remains the most versatile wall tile you can choose, and this collection offers it in six colours, Biscuit, Cool Grey, Dark Grey, Taupe, Warm Grey and White, in both matte and gloss finishes.
These are ceramic wall tiles at 0.8cm thickness, light enough for any sound wall surface and easy for installers to cut and detail. The colour range is deliberately muted, six shades that work with each other and with nearly any counter, cabinet or paint colour you put beside them.
Specifications
Colors & Variations
Face Variations
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Applications
Where Subway Wall Tile Works
Kitchen backsplashes
The classic application. A gloss white running bond is timeless, while Taupe or Warm Grey adds warmth under wood cabinetry without competing with the counter.
Showers and tub surrounds
Subway tile wraps a shower cleanly and affordably. Pair it with a mosaic shower floor and a contrasting niche to lift the design.
Laundry rooms and mudrooms
A wainscot-height band of subway tile protects the walls that take the most splashes and scuffs in a working household.
Cafes, restaurants and retail
Durable, wipeable and endlessly on-trend, subway tile remains a staple of commercial fit-outs across Greater Vancouver.
Design Notes
Pairing & Layout Ideas
The layout changes the look as much as the colour: running bond feels classic, vertical stack feels contemporary, and herringbone turns an inexpensive tile into a feature. Grout is the other design lever; tone-on-tone grout makes the wall calm and seamless, while a charcoal grout on white tile draws the grid and hides staining in hardworking kitchens.
FAQ
Subway Wall Tile Questions
Is ceramic good enough for walls, or should I use porcelain?
For walls, ceramic is the right tool. Walls do not take foot traffic, so porcelain's extra hardness is unnecessary, and ceramic is lighter, easier to cut, and more economical. We recommend porcelain where floors are involved.
Should I choose gloss or matte?
Gloss bounces light and is the traditional subway look, ideal for darker kitchens and small bathrooms. Matte hides water spots and fingerprints better and suits contemporary, low-sheen palettes. We stock both, so you can compare in hand.
What colours are available?
Six: White, Biscuit, Cool Grey, Warm Grey, Taupe and Dark Grey, chosen so that any two of them can work together in banding, checkerboard or framed patterns.
How much tile should I order for a backsplash?
Measure the wall area and add roughly 10 percent for cuts and pattern waste, a little more for herringbone layouts. Bring your measurements to the showroom and we will confirm quantities with you.
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