Trying to decide between classic white subway tiles or those trendy little hexagons for my bathroom walls. Subway feels timeless, but hexagons are kinda fun and modern, you know? Anyone have regrets or love stories about either?
Trying to decide between classic white subway tiles or those trendy little hexagons for my bathroom walls. Subway feels timeless, but hexagons are kinda fun and modern, you know?
I get what you mean about subway tiles feeling timeless—they’re everywhere for a reason. But those little hexagons can really add some personality. One thing I’ve noticed is hex tiles mean more grout lines, which can be a pain to keep clean over time. Are you worried about maintenance at all, or is it more about the look for you?
I went with hex tiles in my last bathroom reno because I wanted something a bit different, and honestly, they make me smile every time I walk in. But yeah, cleaning the grout is a bit more work—my partner jokes that it’s my new “zen meditation.” If you’re leaning eco-friendly, there are some recycled glass options in both shapes that look awesome and are easier to clean than you’d think. Either way, you can’t really go wrong... just depends how much time you want to spend scrubbing grout on a Sunday afternoon.
I totally get the appeal of hex tiles—they look awesome and definitely add some personality. But honestly, when I was crunching numbers for my own bathroom, the cost per square foot for hex tiles (especially the smaller ones) was noticeably higher than basic subway tile. Plus, more grout lines means more cleaning, which isn’t my favorite weekend activity. Have you noticed any difference in how the recycled glass tiles hold up over time? I’ve heard mixed things about durability and slip resistance, especially in a wet space.
Have you noticed any difference in how the recycled glass tiles hold up over time?
SUBWAY TILES VS. HEXAGON TILES IN THE BATHROOM—WHAT’S YOUR PICK?
Yeah, the cleaning thing is real—hex tiles look sharp, but all those little grout lines can be a pain over time. I’ve renovated a few bathrooms with both styles, and honestly, subway tiles are just easier to keep looking fresh. Had one client go for recycled glass hexes; they looked amazing at first, but after a year or so, some edges chipped and the grout started yellowing where water pooled. Subway tiles aren’t immune to issues, but they seem to hold up better in the long run, at least from what I’ve seen. If you’re not into scrubbing grout every few months, subway might save you some headaches.