Application of "Subway Tile" in Peel and Stick Products
Introduction
The “Subway Tile” is a classic tiling structure that is mainly used for wall decorations such as ceramic tiles. This article introduces the application of “Subway tile” in various types of peel and stick backsplash tiles.
The Size of Shape in Peel and Stick Subway Tile
When installing on a wall in the form of a subway tile backsplash, regardless of whether ceramic or other tile products are used, while the individual pieces will be rectangular in size, the specification size options will be more varied, ranging from large to small.
For example, 24 x 12, 10 x 5, 6 x 3, 4 x 2 inches. However, when the subway shape is applied to the peel and stick subway tile, there is usually more emphasis on smaller sizes, such as 8 x 4, 6 x 3, 4 x 2, 1.5 x 3, etc. The reason for this is that the peel and stick subway tile will be rectangular, but there will be more choices of sizes. The reason for this is that peel and stick subway tile is usually used in small areas such as kitchen backsplash, stairs, fireplaces, bathrooms, and other places. Using SUBWAY TILE for these areas where the size of the area is usually 50 square feet would create an imbalance of contrast if there were too many sizes. Similarly, using too small of a subway tile backsplash on a large wall area can create a dense feel.
Two Ways of Peel and Stick Tile to Archive Subway Shape
Generally speaking, the single piece of the loose piece is relatively large, mostly used for 6 x 3, 8 x 4 and other specifications. At the same time, it is possible to combine the splicing effect through different colors, with a high degree of freedom.
Self adhesive brick tiles are available in a wide range of pattern options and are flexible in the way they are installed and tiled. Multiple application scenarios for you to create, kitchen backsplash, bathroom walls, fireplace surrounds and more.
If you are interested in these products, you can learn about the flexible installation of self adhesive brick tiles.
Brick tiles and whole peel and stick subway tiles are two ways to achieve a subway shape. Brick tiles refer to each piece as individual, Subway tile backsplash needs to be realized by staggering the parts before the upper and brick tiles when installing through the paste, they have another nickname "Half Offset".
The whole that peel and stick subway tile is generally in the area of 12 x 12 inches, a whole piece has been paved to form a subway tile backsplash. They only need to install the whole piece of subway tile protruding part of the interlocking alignment splicing can be, paving efficiency is higher. But this peel and stick subway tile combination of small pieces of relatively small specifications, such as 4 x 2, 3 x 1.5, 1 x 0.5 inches.
The Key Factors of Subway Shape in Peel and Stick Tile
The key to achieving a subway shape with "Peel and Stick" products is to have a clear sense of boundary before the two neighboring pieces. If the border is not obvious, then even if the alignment is right, the result will not be good.
So what are some of the ways in which "peel and stick" products create a sense of boundary? There are several ways:
Through the production process of different materials to form the product
The boundary sense of vinyl peel and stick tile is formed by printing the limit adhesive through silk screen printing method. This border color can be matched according to the tile color.
Mother of pearl tiles are sanded to achieve relative uniformity in size. Due to errors in the sanding process and a slight difference in the color of the individual pieces, a seam line is formed before they are joined together, giving a distinct border.
On the other hand, PVC tiles can be used in two ways to create a border. One is by paving a gap, the other way is by sanding the beveled corners. Because the bottom is the adhesive backing, so paving to create a gap border, although very obvious, but after the installation is easy to hide dust, not easy to clean.
Another material is the aluminum composite panel, because the surface is metal aluminum, the edge in the stamping process is easy to form a depression, paving when the two adjacent pieces of natural formation of seams, forming a sense of boundary.
Through different color blocks is also easy to form a sense of boundary, but due to the addition of multiple colors, not a single color emphasized by the traditional subway tile, there are like this effect can also be considered.
Product Texture
In addition, some products display grain patterns that, when cut into small pieces and pieced together, are very susceptible to creating a distinct sense of boundaries due to the grain being disconnected, such as rustic wood grain.
Additional added materials
Finally, it is also possible to create a border feel alone by adding some other material, such as adding a plastic frame. However, the added difficulty of cutting with the addition of a plastic frame leads to a relatively more difficult installation, and you need to consider this factor when purchasing. You can also check out the installation steps of our experiment for more details.
Conclusion
Subway tiles decorations can be presented by various types of Peel and stick backsplash. By using different manufacturing processes and material properties, Peel and stick subway tiles are able to accentuate the border and bring out the "subway feeling". Perfect for us to use to remodel kitchen backsplash, bathroom wall, corridor decorative wall, TV background wall and other places.
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