Subway Floor Tile Stacked Bond

The minimalist pattern gives workspaces an unexpectedly progressive edge and an orderly outlook that perfectly suits transitional and modern designs.

Subway floor tile stacked bond.

It s 23 tiles you normally have to pay that kind of money for just one original tile so i m super happy and i was wondering how to use it in a way that seemed slightly updated but still retro. Because standard subway tiles are widely sold in 4 x 8 3 x 6. We would use ardex magellan grey. Vertical offset bond another fun vertical variation.

I ve wanted to implement a stack bond tile pattern tile that is literally stacked on top of one another as opposed to a staggered or running bond pattern for a long time. Scott has been completely 100 percent against it for years and so throughout every bathroom and kitchen we ve ever tackled we continue to use the more traditional running bond. Offering versatility and flexibility our stunning range of stack bond porcelain mosaics are ideal for adding interest to your space through shape texture and colour. Next up is the hipper younger sister to the staggered brick the horizontal stack.

Buying the tile subway tile is very budget friendly. Home of thao nguyen and anthony angelicola photo by heidi s bridge. If elegant simplicity is your goal install subway tiles in a vertically oriented stack bond pattern. That got me thinking about the tile work that was going on in actual subways in the 1960s and 70s and how great that kind of stacked bond arrangement looks with rectangular tiles it s the same proportion as the tiles used in the classic running bond configuration but it reads much more modern.

One of the easiest subway tile treatments to install is the stacked bond pattern aligned evenly stacked rows of same size tiles. If you re curious about cost here s a couple things i ve learned. Which if you speak fluent home design is just a fancy way of saying tiles that are laid straight on top of one another in columns as opposed to offset in a traditional brick or herringbone pattern. Looks best when paired with a contrasting grout.

In my original plans for our new home i had a lot of marble and specialty tile planned for bathrooms and the kitchen. What s old is new again and lately i ve been living for an old school tile installation style that now feels surprisingly modern. Standard subway tiles are 3 x6 these appear to be about 3 x12 so adjusting that ratio freshens the classic install a bit. Part of their appeal is the clean contemporary look while retaining a bit of visual charm with the tiled look itself laying subway tiles in a space is a nice way to keep the background subtle but still interesting and chic.

Gorgeous variations on laying subway tile.