Simple to lay in a variety of different metro tile patterns easy to maintain and with its suitability for numerous rooms it s often the go to choice for an up to date and stylish tiled look.
Tiling a wall with metro tiles.
So let s look at the basics of wall tile installation that will make everything go a lot smoother less frustrating and less costly.
There are some practical considerations to bear in mind.
The classic metro tile is reimagined in this beautiful and high quality ceramic tile.
After all the penalty for poorly installed wall tile is a lifetime of having to look at the stuff.
They require a lovely flat surface so no lumps and bumps.
Available in 12 colours deep metro gives you the iconic subway tile feel with a modern twist.
Scoop out a golf ball sized amount of adhesive onto a notched trowel and spread enough adhesive in a thin layer over the wall to hang 2 3 tiles at a time.
Metro 7 5cm x 20cm tiles.
Metro brick 10cm x 30cm tiles.
Whether you re looking for wall tiles for bathroom to help with a new design wanting to use metro tiles in your kitchen or even to tile a fireplace find inspiration with a selection of our favourite metro tile designs below.
There s no denying it the metro tile is one of the most popular tile designs in the home and it s easy to see why.
Simply lay the first row of tiles on the worktop and then measure the length of the metro tile.
Metro 7 5cm x 30cm wall tiles.
Flat 10cm x 30cm tiles.
In old houses it s often better to removed old crumbling plaster and use plasterboard to create a flat finish.
Start applying the adhesive in a bottom corner about 1 tile length away from the bottom and side of the wall leaving space for the edge tiles.
Metro wall tile is a collection of essentials in ceramic wall tiles and tile trims.
Metro s do use more grout that larger scale tiles so buy enough to finish the job.
From contemporary kitchens to traditional bathrooms minimalist spaces maximalist rooms and everything in between there will be a metro wall tile design to suit you.