{"id":1098,"date":"2019-06-12T16:36:28","date_gmt":"2019-06-12T16:36:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tilebar.com\/learn\/?p=1098"},"modified":"2024-08-23T06:18:01","modified_gmt":"2024-08-23T06:18:01","slug":"6-lay-patterns-subway-tile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpstage.tilebar.com\/learn\/6-lay-patterns-subway-tile\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Patterns You Can Create Using Subway Tile"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When it comes to subway tile, did you know that there are myriad patterns that you can make? Most of the time, people seem to forget that you can think outside-of-the-box with this classic tile types. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re here to offer a friendly reminder that it\u2019s important to consider all the available lay options to find one that works the best for your design. Since the key to a stand-out design is shaking things up and subway tile can do just that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the top 6 lay patterns that should be on your mind next time you start a design project<\/a>: <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Off-Set<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\"Basic<\/a>
Design:<\/strong> KBR Design Build | Shop Featured Tile: <\/strong> Basic White 4×12 Ceramic Tile<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Off-set is the most traditional style for subway tile. It mimics the classic brick lay pattern. It is linear, but off-center, giving it a bit of edge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it\u2019s achieved:<\/strong> Lay one row of tile and then follow suit with off-setting the next row so that the corner of the tile below sits at the center-point of the one above. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where it\u2019s popular:<\/strong> Walls in the kitchen or bathroom.\n\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Basic<\/a>
Design By| <\/strong>Carolyn Leona Design<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Basic<\/a>
Design By<\/strong> | Amy Courtney Design<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Basic<\/a>
Design By<\/strong> | Customer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Explore Basic White<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Traditional Stacked<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\"Diesel<\/a>
Design:<\/strong> Strauss House Design | Shop Featured Tile:<\/strong> Diesel Camp Blue Canvas Tile<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Traditional stacked is a modern pattern that creates a grid-type appearance with tiles being laid one atop the other. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it\u2019s achieved:<\/strong> Evenly lining up the subway tile to be \u201cstacked\u201d one on top of the other. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where it’s popular: <\/strong>Kitchen backsplashes or shower walls. \n\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"LOFT<\/a>
Design By: <\/strong>R Ward Design | Featured Tile: <\/strong> Loft 1\/4 Polished Glass Tile<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Stacy<\/a>
Featured Tile: <\/strong>Stacy Garcia Maddox Azul Tile<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Enigma<\/a>
Design By: <\/strong>Well Done Building | Featured Tile: <\/strong>Enigma Ash Blue Porcelain Tile <\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Browse Blue Tiles<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Vertically Stacked<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\"Vertically<\/a>
Design: <\/strong>Chrystals To The Design | Shop Featured Tile: <\/strong>Byznatine Bianco 3D Tile<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Take the traditional stacked design and flip it length-wise. Vertically stacked tile gives a bit of a twist with its unique look. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it\u2019s achieved: <\/strong> Stacking subway tile length-wise atop one another. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where it’s popular: <\/strong>Backsplash.\n\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Byzantine<\/a>
Design By: <\/strong>Caine and Company | Featured Tile: <\/strong>Byzantine Bianco 3D Ceramic Tile <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Byzantine<\/a>
Design By: <\/strong>Alena C Design | Featured Tile: <\/strong>Byzantine Alice Blue 3D Ceramic Tile<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Byzantine<\/a>
Featured Tile<\/strong>: Byzantine 3D Latte Ceramic Tile <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Shop 3D Tiles<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Herringbone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\"Brushed<\/a>
Design By: <\/strong>Clear Cut and Co. | Featured Tile: <\/strong>Asian Statuary 2×8 Tile <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Herringbone mimics the look of the herring fish. It looks close to arrows repeating. A  simple twist on subway tile to create a striking look. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it\u2019s achieved: <\/strong>Made of V-Shaped rows of tile in alternating 45-degree angles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where it’s popular: <\/strong>Backsplashes <\/a>and floors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Brushed
Design By: <\/strong>Carolyn Leona | Featured Tile: <\/strong>Asian Statuary 2×8 Tile<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Brushed<\/a>
Design By: <\/strong>Customer | Featured Tile: <\/strong>Asian Statuary 2×8 Tile<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Brushed<\/a>
Design By: <\/strong>Dixon Projects | Featured Tile: <\/strong>Brushed 2×8 Carrara Tile<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Explore Marble + Stone<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Basket-Weave<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\"Portmore<\/a>
Featured Tile: <\/strong>Portmore Sky 2×8 Ceramic Tile<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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One of the most aesthetically pleasing, but challenging patterns on this list is the basket weave. It creates an interlocking design that captivates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it\u2019s achieved: <\/strong>A bit more labor intensive, it requires laying pattern in repeating groups of alternating patterns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where it\u2019s popular: <\/strong>Floors. \n\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Diagonal <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A simple way to achieve a more unique subway tile design is with a diagonal lay pattern. You can alternate the rows to create an opposing look or have the rows all line in the same way for a stripe appearance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it\u2019s achieved:<\/strong> Laying the tile at a 45-degree angle and making the rows go in a parallel way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where it’s popular:<\/strong> Floors or accent walls. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Shop Subway Tile<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Hopefully this sparked a newfound love of subway tile for you. Comment below and let us know which is your favorite, we’d love to hear!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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