Subway tiles vs. hexagon tiles in the bathroom - what’s your pick?

I totally get what you mean about the hex tiles - my last flip had those tiny white hex mosaics and, man, every bit of lint or stray hair just clung to the grout like it was magnetic. Looked amazing for about five minutes after cleaning, then reality set in. Subway tiles are just way more forgiving, especially with a darker grout. I do love the look of big hexes though... did one bathroom with those and it was way less hassle. Still, if I had to pick for my own place? Probably subway all the way - less time cleaning means more time actually enjoying the space.

I hear you on the cleaning front - those tiny hex tiles look awesome but man, they’re a dust magnet. I did a reno with recycled glass subway tiles and went with a medium gray grout. Way less stress about stains or grime, and it still looked sharp. I do like the vibe of big hex tiles though, especially in older homes. But for day-to-day life? Subway wins for me too... less scrubbing, more chilling.

I totally get the appeal of hex tiles - they look super cool, especially in those old-school bathrooms. But honestly, after redoing our guest bath last year, I went with basic white subway tiles and haven’t regretted it. Here’s how I looked at it:

1. Price: Subway tiles are way cheaper per square foot, especially if you catch a sale or buy in bulk.
2. Install: They’re easier to line up and cut, so if you’re DIY-ing, you’ll save on headaches (and probably on wasted tiles).
3. Cleaning: Like you said, less grout means less scrubbing. I used a light gray grout too - hides everything.
4. Repairs: If one cracks, it’s easy to swap out a subway tile without messing up the whole wall.

Hex tiles do have that wow factor, but for me, the extra cleaning and higher cost just didn’t make sense. Maybe if I had more time or a bigger budget... but for now, subway’s the winner in my book.

Totally get where you’re coming from - subway tiles just make sense for a lot of reasons. I’m in the middle of my first bathroom reno and honestly, the thought of lining up a bunch of tiny hex tiles made my head spin. The cleaning thing is real too... I’ve got two kids and I’m not looking for more grout to scrub. Maybe one day I’ll go for the fancy stuff, but for now, I’m sticking with what works and doesn’t break the bank. Your points are spot on.

Yeah, I hear you on the grout situation - hex tiles look cool but all those little lines are just begging for soap scum. I do like how subway tiles are classic and you can get recycled glass versions now, which is a win in my book. Maybe one day I’ll be brave enough to try the hex, but for now, less scrubbing means more time for coffee.