Metro Tiles

Last Updated: July 13, 2016 By The London Tile Co.

Metro, or subway, tiles take their name from the coloured brick tiles used traditionally in the London Underground. Despite their almost industrial use, these tiles never seem to go out of style and are still extremely popular in bathrooms and kitchens today. Available in a range of colours and finishes, metro tiles are perfectly suited to splashbacks and showers, and can be laid in a number of interesting patterns.

There is no standard size or design for a metro tile, but generally they are small brick shaped ceramic wall tiles. An extremely popular style of metro tile is the glossy bevelled brick, which are available in a range of colours in the Bevel Brick and Essential Metro ranges. We also stock the rustic textured Mercia range and the retro-metro crackle glaze Cactus tiles.

Metro tiles can be installed in an array of different patterns, the most popular being brick bond and herringbone. Use a contrasting grout to make your pattern stand out, or a matching grout for a more subtle look.