by Clay Squared to Infinity
Minneapolis, MN, US 55413 · 29 photos
Classic Subway Tile Bathtub Surround
http://claysquared.com

Unglazed porcelain – There is no glazing or any other coating applied to the tile. Their color is the same on the face of the tile as it is on the back resulting in very durable tiles that do not show the effects of heavy traffic. The most common unglazed tiles are the red quarry tiles or the granite looking porcelain ceramic tiles used in heavy commercial areas. Historic matches to the original tiles made from 1890 - 1930's. Subway Ceramic floor tiles are made of the highest quality unglazed porcelain and carefully arranged on a fiber mesh as one square foot sheets. A complimentary black hex is also in stock in both sizes and available by the sheet for creating borders and accent designs.
Subway Ceramics offers vintage tile is 3/8" thick, with a flat surface and square edges. The Subway Ceramics collection of traditional subway tile, moldings and accessories.

 
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Bryan Clow wrote:
Mudroom tile - Best tile to use in a mudroom? »
· Comment · 2 months ago
Clay Squared to Infinity Some of the best mud room tile to use are terra cotta, quarry tile and unglazed porcelain. This is unglaze porcelain tile shown here. It is very durable and has a toothy feel to it making it non slip when what're gets on it.
2 months ago ·
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mandpmac wrote:
Can you please tell me the color of the paint? Thank you. »
· Comment · 3 months ago
Clay Squared to Infinity I don't have access to that information. I would call it a pudy to a warm grey toffee.
3 months ago ·
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natusik wrote:
Bathtub - Where i can find this bathtub? »
· Comment · 4 months ago
E Jackson Design Check out www.cheviotproducts.com.
They have a few cast iron claw foot tubs as well as the stand alone faucets.
3 months ago ·
justbuilding i think Restoration Hardware also has one similar with a deck mounted tub filler.
3 months ago ·
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halteh wrote:
window trim - Love the wood trim around the window, would you please tell me what was used here? thanks! »
· Comment · 5 months ago
kissyface It is actually not that hard to duplicate. There is l/4"x l l/2" wood (usually used for a door jam) placed on top of the two side piece with about l/2" on either end. A lx6 pine or mdf is nailed onto the wall on top of that. Sides are lx4" mdf or pine. The moulding is about 2 1/2" and hollow and is nailed to the lx6. Leave a l/4" reveal (or space) around the edges of the door. Fill any gaps with latex caulking. The mdf is sold with edges rounded. I did my whole house with this kind of moulding and it gives a heritage look. I love it.
4 months ago ·
kissyface Forgot this was a window. I covered the mullions with whatever size board worked. Looks like they used l" wood for windowsill and left and inch at either end. Underneath window is a lx4. I used l l/4" for sill. It's a preference.
4 months ago ·
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miastensrud wrote:
Did you use off white subway tiles on the wall to coordinate with the floor or bright white? - Beautiful bathroom! »
· Comment · 6 months ago
Clay Squared to Infinity The color they used was called Avalon. It can be called an off white It has a antique look to it which and is an exact match to most all of the tiles of the 1890's to the 1930's installations. It is a toned down white with a hint of aged yellow. The floor is an unglazed porcelain tile to keep people from slipping when it is wet.
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piddy wrote:
Does the unglazed porelain look off white in person?Home depot has unglazed hex and it looks off white. »
· Comment · 9 months ago
Clay Squared to Infinity Yes it is an off white. It is made to match the original tile from the 1890's to the 1930's unglazed porcelain tile which has a grey tone to the tile.
9 months ago ·
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taniaandsarah wrote:
Where can I purchase the black/white tile boarder on floor? »
· Comment · 11 months ago
lrubin00 Would you recommend natural gray over delorian gray for floor tile in a bathroom. I have similar hex tile and now have white but it gets very dirty.
6 months ago ·
Clay Squared to Infinity Any gray is fine. To get the look that would have been at the period many just used the mortar grey. Now we have lots of shades of grays and colors to choose from which can be confusing at times.
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jakesmith wrote:
What width grout line did you use on the subway tile? Thanks in advance for your help! »
· Comment · 12 months ago
Clay Squared to Infinity The tile setter used a 1/16" grout line
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jakesmith wrote:
What is the size of the hex tile on the floor? »
· Comment · 12 months ago
Clay Squared to Infinity They are 1" hexagons and are the exact matches to original unglazed porcelain tile from the 1890's to the 1930's
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yostefee wrote:
What color paint is on the walls? »
· Comment · 14 months ago
The Shabby Nest Valspar's Smoked Oyster is a similar color.
14 months ago ·
Clay Squared to Infinity I did not work on the painting but the client whole house was very period. I would check with your local paint store and see if there is a arts and crafts color palette to draw from. It is a grayish toupe color in general.
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akasmin wrote:
Could you please recommend a grout color that would best achieve the vintage look. Thanks! »
· Comment · 15 months ago
akasmin Thank you for your help. Did you use the natural grey for the subway tile as well?
15 months ago ·
Clay Squared to Infinity Yes I almost always recommend natural grey for all tile installations unless you have a very specific idea. It allows the tile colors not to compete with the grout.
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mcr426 wrote:
Tell me about the window - Was that window custom made? If not, did it come from a standard supplier, and how much was it? thank you!! »
· Comment · 5 months ago
kimmccluskey wrote:
kim@mccluskey.com - who makes the toilet? »
· Comment · 6 months ago
mcintoshkate wrote:
The tub is beautiful. How does it look in person since it is such a good price? Has it held up well? »
· Comment · 15 months ago
What Houzz contributors are saying:
This gorgeous claw-foot tub is handsomely surrounded by a black and white floor tile border. The tiling is in a Greek key pattern, and it was likely laid by a tiling professional. A slim border of black pencil liner adds to the theme.
added by Bud Dietrich, AIA to Interior Trim: 8 Must-Know Elements
4. Window casing. The traditional method of casing a window (or door) is to use separate side, top and bottom pieces. Because each piece is distinct, the trim can be richly detailed and articulated. For example, along the top of the windows there can be a horizontal band that provides a base for a large, flat band that holds a shaped crown. This is a semicustom approach, as each piece can be purchased, or milled, and installed separately, getting you the exact profile and look you'll want.
Historic-reproduction subway tiles appropriately line the walls surrounding this freestanding claw-foot tub.
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Window casing. The traditional method of casing a window (or door) is to use separate side, top and bottom pieces. Because each piece is distinct, the trim can be richly detailed and articulated. For example, along the top of the windows there can be a horizontal band that provides a base for a large, flat band that holds a shaped crown. This is a semicustom approach, as each piece can be purchased, or milled, and installed separately, getting you the exact profile and look you'll want.
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Nice look. Possibly do with grey and white.
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Tub w center faucet, flooring
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Okay, if I have to get a free-standing tub, this is a nice one.
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AUTHENTIC looking mosaic tile bathroom floor with subway wall tile with black trim
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noo9ooooo i hate these tubs
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I hate this floor. Don't like small tile.
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I like the window
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Windows perhaps for between dining and living room wall
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like the floor tile
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tub position similar to ours - long side faces the person as they approach the tub in the alcove between the two closets
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Classic look
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Chris' bathroom 2, Lina's TUB
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Cool window.
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Master bath tub
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Tilework and clawfoot accents are great
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Like tub & tile
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Bath
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Hexagon tile for main bathroom floor and tub. How do you incorporate a shower into a tub like this without getting water all over the place?
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Comparable to our window height
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krov, srednji dio za svijetlo i dio gdje ce biti wc (niski prozor na zidu od 80 cm)
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Putty Paint for Bath
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Tub.
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wannna!!!!
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Tub and tile
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Gorgeous
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Crawl foot tub
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great tile work, claw foot
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Use grey grout with white tile to get vintage look.
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I love the tub as well as the wall and floor tiles.
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painted white I like too but wood tone I love
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Kinda cool with the pattern around it.
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