Subway Tile Is A Classic That Never Goes Out of Style
Posted By Becky on July 23, 2015
Have you ever dream of giving your kitchen a classic, almost-whimsical look? A kitchen backsplash of subway tile is by far one of the simplest ways to do just that as you need. These ceramic tiles are also strategically arranged to create colorful mosaics, designs as well as signs for commuters. New subway tiles are installed in the tunnels each year to keep the classic look while making the system more cheerful and pleasant to the eye.
Why the use of subway style tiles, particularly in kitchen backsplashes become so popular? That’s mostly due to a number of compelling benefits. For starters, subway tiles are remarkably resistant to stains because of the ability of ceramic to resist moisture. This is precisely the reason why glazed and even unglazed subway ceramic tiles are so easy to clean. Consequently, ceramic is a great material for hygiene-sensitive areas (think kitchens and bathroom shower walls) since its surface is poor at retaining allergens and odors from smoke and fumes. But more importantly, these colorful subway tiles are cheaper than glass mosaics and stainless steel tiles, allowing for cheap kitchen renovations.
On the aesthetic side of things, the ceramic subway tile is an excellent choice because its color is fired directly into its body, which ensuring that it does never fade, even when exposed to direct sunlight. Their simple yet classic appearance also makes it easy to match furniture and paint with these subway tiles. Their simplistic appearance makes them a popular choice in kitchens that have a country feel or theme.
Although ceramic subway tiles normally come in white, new designs and variety of colors have been produced over the years, allowing the humble subway tile to be used in contemporary and modern homes decoration. Even the sizes of subway tiles have changed from the classic 3×6-inch tile, with many kitchens now featuring 4×8, 4×10 and 4×4 tiles in different finishes and textures, including glossy and matte. New trends include a specialized kitchen backsplash of subway glass tile, giving off a shine and glossy look.
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