Photographer Alice Gaocaptured this rustic kitchen from a New York City restaurant, and it's everything we love about subway tile. I had always been curious about this home improvement revelation and decided that a closet would be the perfect place to test it out. All-white bathrooms were common during the Victorian era, since they reserved plain tiles for the less visible areas of the home. With a little creativity, it can easily become a show-stopping element of your kitchen, or it can be laid in a way that is subtle and highlights the rest of the space's beauty.

After its inception in 1904, subway tile went on to appear in other transportation hubs around the world. I'll share them with you later) then I checked my bank account and realized I needed to be as Frugal as possible, but I didn't want to jeopardize the DIY update turning into a hot mess. I'm going to explain a few issues with the peel and stick tile to you so you can be aware before you purchase. However, white subway tile — and, indeed, any subway tile color — can be paired with any color of grout.You can find out more about our use, change your default settings, and withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by visiting Cookies Settings, which can also be found in the footer of the site. If you're hesitant to take the traditional tiling plunge, then maybe you've wondered about peel-and-stick tile. We are no longer supporting IE (Internet Explorer) as we strive to provide site experiences for browsers that support new web standards and security practices. I do not regret my purchase, and I am using these tiles and other areas in my own home; as in my video on YouTube, I use them in a bathroom, but I recommend using them in a half bath versus a full bath humidity.

All in all, a first rate experience and if you are considering stick on tiles to cover existing tiles then I highly recommend this product and company. Now you can see why everyone loves subway tile, how it has endured over the last 100-plus years, and why it’s here to stay.I have bought a number of tiles for placement over old kitchen tiles, looks fantastic, sticks like crazy.