Trim tiles used in period tilework created a gentler radius at the outside corners compared to conventional bullnose.  This aesthetic refinement produces offset grout joints to eliminate the vertical seam.

A cove base moulding serves as a gentle transition between floor and wall surfaces, a feature inherently practical as it is elegant.  All cove base options feature inside and outside corner mouldings for a miter-less installation.

You may hardly notice the subtle amber tone that the vintage tilework has acquired over these many years. Hold-up a new, gloss white tile to it and this patina is clearly evident. Subway Ceramics has reproduced this original patina in our Avalon white glaze option, a popular choice that works well with classic unglazed porcelain floor mosaics.

Our collection of historic cap mouldings also include inside corners, outside corners, up and down corners, and end-stops.   These specialty components are available to address every common transition requirement in a tile design, resulting in a clear departure from the usual ‘cut-to-fit’ approach of conventional tile installations.

In addition to the standard 3” x 6” subway tile, vintage field tile formats included a variety of other sizes and shapes all faithfully reproduced in the Subway Ceramics collection.  Consider the bevel field for a classic look that will stand-out from the rest.