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Subway tile (3×6 ceramic)

3×6" white ceramic tiles in running-bond pattern. The classic American kitchen + bath wall tile.

Cost tier

BUDGET

Cost / sqft

$4–$12

Install

trade

Durability

premium

Maintenance

low

Moisture

excellent

Cost notes

Grout color is the dominant style choice — white, gray, or black changes the read.

Aesthetic

  • Finish: glossy, matte
  • Color range: white, off-white, any glazed
  • Pattern: running-bond, stack-bond, herringbone, vertical
  • Visual weight: medium

Climate suitability

Hot-humid
Hot-dry
Mixed-humid
Mixed-dry
Cold
Arctic

Source

Architectural Graphic StandardsArchitectural Graphic Standards (Ramsey/Sleeper) — Materials chapter

Tags: tile, subway, classic, kitchen, bathroom