Nothing is quite as unique and stunning as a subway tile backsplash. Simple but chic, there is a good reason why subway tile is an icon. From solid white or black ceramic to clear glass, stone or marble, the creative ways you can use subway tiles in your own home are just about limitless. A little bit of creativity mixed with the right tools will allow even the most novice do-it-yourselfers to create a gorgeous subway tile backsplash. Here are some ideas to get you started:
A few years ago, I had a customer who was having some structural trouble with one wall of her home. She was reluctant to call out to her contractor because she felt like she might cost more if the job wasn't done right. It was an easy thing to tell her: subway tiles are easy to handle and don't cost that much. The contractor was willing to estimate a price for her work and at that point, it was simply a matter of doing the work and having the tiles installed. She loved her new subway tile backsplash! To buy some Subway Tiles see Mike at BELK Tile.
Another customer, who opted for the glass subway tiles, had some problems with moisture getting under the grout between the tiles. Since she was installing a new floor, she didn't want to mess with the same old problems. As she found out, when you have glass subway tiles, moisture can't get under the grout. This meant that she could install her tile without worrying about mold. This meant a savings in her contractor's fee too.
A few years ago, on a cold night, my husband and I took our first trip to Manhattan from our home in Connecticut. We drove out of the airport and onto the expressway. We had planned to take a cab since we were still a little bit rusty. But as we neared the end of the road, we noticed a small town of five or six stores and nothing else. As we got nearer the end of the road, we saw a smelly, gray building with a white roof. It looked like a funeral home and we decided not to go inside.
My husband, who was a little nervous about driving there, got out of the car and walked to the door. As he approached the front door, he noticed that there were green glass subway tiles on the cement sidewalk in front of the building. My first thought was that this place must be an apartment building. The building looked old and somewhat run down.
The interior was surprisingly clean and there was no mold or mildew. My first thought was that they had used vinyl instead of real glass. When my husband asked why the glass subway tiles were beveled, I realized it was for security purposes. The original white glass could be shattered easily if someone was to try to break into the building.
After we got inside, we immediately noticed how heavy the furniture was. We were expecting large oak dressers and not a couch and chair set. We were also expecting an extremely large floor model of a subway train. We were all very impressed by the interior design of the building.
There were other things that we really enjoyed in the building. For example, the high end furnishings where the marble, wood, and Italian Murano laminates were highlighted. The bar stools were very comfortable and the high backed leather couches made us feel like we were royalty. The employees there were extremely helpful and courteous. They were very knowledgeable and willing to help when we needed it. All in all, if you are planning to remodel or renovate your New York City subway stations, beveled subway tile may be an option to consider.
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