Subway tile

[gt7301b]

We are planning on mainly white subway tile with an accent wall with blue undertones to match our island.  Is there any reason to justify buying more expensive white subway tile?  I was thinking I could by the inexpensive white subway tile and splurge on the fun accent wall.

[Susie]

When we did the bath reno at our last house, the subway tile was far and away one of our most economical choices.  The cabinets were cherry, the floor was a marble mosaic, the counters were quartz, the tub was Kohler cast iron rather than acrylic or other less expensive options... and the subway tile, of which there was a lot, was <$2 per sf.  It didn't offer any visual interest (no variation, no crackle finish, etc.), but if what you want is just a plain subway tile I don't really see a reason to pay more for it.

[gt7301b]

Susie, thanks for the photo of your bathroom. I am glad that the inexpensive tiles worked out for you... your bathroom looked great. I am going to hopefully look at tile over the long weekend and I am hoping I stick with my plan when I actually see the tile in person

[penguingrrl]

My mom is an interior designer and used basic white subway tile for her own bathroom and is very happy with it. It’s not a place you need to spend!

[SusanBAnthony]

We did expensive floor tile and home depot's finest (aka cheapest) subway tile for our bathroom. Made no difference.

[mrsukyankee]

From last house reno:



Cheap white subway tiles are the way to go!