I can find many examples of mixing mosaic with subway tile but almost no pics of mixing 2 sizes of subway tile.
Mixing subway tile sizes.
However if you want to stick to the most authentic subway look find tile that measures 3 inches by 6 inches or at least something that has a 1 2 ratio.
The 3 x 6 size is most commonly associated with subway tile in residential use but other sizes and shapes are fair game too.
One of the most important tips for mixing tile well is to create balance by combining small and large scale patterns.
Play with scale one of the most important tips for mixing tile well is to create balance by combining small and large scale patterns.
You too can give your space unexpected flavor by mixing and matching tile sizes.
Tiny hexagonal mosaics on the bath and walls medium hex tiles on the basin surround and large oblong tiles on the floor.
Try large square tiles for the floor with rectangular subway tiles on the walls.
In this bathroom three tile types are combined successfully.
Mixing subway tile sizes on backsplash.
One of the most important tips for mixing tile well is to create balance by combining small and large scale patterns.
Tiny hexagonal mosaics on the bath and walls medium hex tiles on the basin surround and large oblong tiles on the floor.
A quick internet search of subway tile will garner a myriad of sizes.
In in trying to choose between 3x6 and 4x12 subway for my backsplash i had the idea to possibly mix them.
Once you ve decided on the pattern and shape you re ready to start installing.