interior wall finish
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 Standards — Architectural Graphic Standards (Ramsey/Sleeper) — Materials chapter
Tags: tile, subway, classic, kitchen, bathroom