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[Anonymous032819]

Question:

Why do they call it "subway" tile???

[proudlyfromNJ]

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@Anonymous032819 wrote:

Question:

Why do they call it "subway" tile???

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@Anonymous032819  I know they have always been used in the NY subways. Don't know if they still are.

[magicmoodz]

@Mom2Dogs 

What is surrounding the shower/tub area?

[Mom2Dogs]

@magicmoodz above the shower is wall...smooth surface, and at the front end of the shower is a floor to ceiling is cupboard.

The back end of the shower, is an outside wall.

[magicmoodz]

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@Mom2Dogs wrote:

@magicmoodz above the shower is wall...smooth surface, and at the front end of the shower is a floor to ceiling is cupboard.

The back end of the shower, is an outside wall.

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@Mom2Dogs 

So you don't have to coordinate tile--that makes it easier. I am a fan of subway tile but am conflicted about installing above beadboard. I might opt for grasscloth in this instance.

[hennypenny]

If you or someone you hire paints the walls with a roller that gives a slight stippling would that cover the imperfections? 

I too have an older home with lots of places where the walls need help. I find that using a roller seems to hide. most of the problems.

[Mom2Dogs]

@hennypenny   I used a roller to paint the walls after the skim coat was put on, was not aware of a roller that gives a stipped finish.    I will never agree to smooth walls again...lesson learned.

[hennypenny]

My  walls have so many imperfections that I just tell myself that it adds to the charm. lol

[hennypenny]

@Mom2Dogs My  walls have so many imperfections that I just tell myself that it adds to the charm. lol

[handygal2]

White subway tile would match the white walls, and set off the pretty green beadboard nicely. In order to not look too busy, l would use white grout with the tiles, for a tone-on-tone effect. And l would use sealer on the grout, to keep it from getting dirty. Good luck. Your bathroom sounds lovely.