On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x 2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x 4 tiles.
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Avoid slivers at the ceiling corners and any transition e g.
The back wall will be where i start.
In this design the tile is stacked like bricks.
In our project we set the tile for the wall opposite the shower door first.
However there are many options for subway tile arrangements including vertical patterns herringbone designs basket weave arrangements and more.
When it comes to laying out subway tile i always draw two vertical lines one for each offset row.
For example our friend sarah over at ugly duckling house used handcrafted subway tiles and did a great job on her shower.
If i were to tile the back wall of a shower or bathtub surround with subway tile i would generally start with a vertical centerline.
This is how subway tile was first started and adds a classic look to any space.
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I drew a long vertical line indicating the center of the back wall.
Then off of the centerline i would draw the offset line.
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In this shower we used 4 x12 subway tiles but the basic principles are the same for smaller tiles.
It s reminiscent of traditionally laid brick and works well in kitchens and bathrooms alike.
That is the most common place to begin because it will allow you to place the foundation tiles in place that will dictate where the other side wall tiles will lay in relation to the others.
Shower wall to shower floor.