Subway Mosaics

Our Heritage Tile brands reproduce the authentic, vintage tilework of traditional American homes and businesses.

Heritage Tile brands

Subway Ceramics is dedicated to preserving our uniquely American tile heritage with our authentic collection of reproduction subway tile, trim, mouldings, floor mosaics and ceramic accessories.

Made-to-order historical mosaics

Create historically authentic floor designs

American heritage tilework of the 1920's and 30's was replete with decorative floor mosaics of the most creative and colorful variety imaginable. The inspiration for the Subway Mosaics collections began with the original tile catalogs from this period, and we have only presented a taste of the rich possibilites for crafting a unique and personal space from this traditional tile craft.

Made-to-order mosaics have variable production leadtimes depending the size and complexity of the mosaic design. Please contact us when you are ready to begin planning your mosaic project.

intro & color palette
design guide
mosaic patterns
2 color designs
3+ color designs
order samples


Your historic, made-to-order mosaic masterpiece is ready and waiting for you to create it. Seven simple steps are all that is needed to get you started.
Order a color palette swatch card Select a field & border pattern print-out the design guide pattern sheets Create your design with colored markers Use as many pattern sheets as needed Sketch the floorplan and add dimensions Scan and send your designs and floorplan
In a few days you will receive a project estimate.
Upon approval, we will prepare a final design proof and production agreement.
Once confirmed, production begins immediately.

3/4" square straight joint
3/4" square broken joint
basketweave
1" hexagon
2" hexagon
2" square straight joint
rectangle straight joint
rectangle broken joint
herringbone
parquet
spiral
wickerweave
3/4" penny round

pattern number	S20CAG
description	3/4" square straight joint
spacing	1/16" [2mm]
area / sheet	1.0 SF
width x height	12" x 12"
weight / SF	2 lb
thickness (nominal)	3/16" [4 mm]
material	unglazed porcelain

pattern number	S20CAB
description	3/4" square broken joint
spacing	1/16" [2mm]
area / sheet	.93 SF
width x height	11-3/16" x 12"
weight / SF	2 lb
thickness (nominal)	3/16" [4 mm]
material	unglazed porcelain

pattern number	S50BW1
description	basketweave
spacing	1/16" [2mm]
area / sheet	1.0 SF
width x height	12" x 12"
weight / SF	2 lb
thickness (nominal)	3/16" [4 mm]
material	unglazed porcelain

pattern number	S25HE4
description	1" hexagon
spacing	1/16" [2mm]
area / sheet	.91 SF
width x height	11" x 11-5/8"
weight / SF	2 lb
thickness (nominal)	3/16" [4 mm]
material	unglazed porcelain

pattern number	S50HE5
description	2" hexagon
spacing	1/16" [2mm]
area / sheet	1.0 SF
width x height	11-1/8" x 12-7/8"
weight / SF	2 lb
thickness (nominal)	3/16" [4 mm]
material	unglazed porcelain

pattern number	S50REG
description	2" square straight joint
spacing	1/16" [2mm]
area / sheet	1.03 SF
width x height	12-3/16" x 12-3/16"
weight / SF	2 lb
thickness (nominal)	3/16" [4 mm]
material	unglazed porcelain

pattern number	S50REG
description	rectangle straight joint
spacing	1/16" [2mm]
area / sheet	1.06 SF
width x height	12-3/8" x 12-5/16"
weight / SF	2 lb
thickness (nominal)	3/16" [4 mm]
material	unglazed porcelain

pattern number	S50REB
description	rectangle broken joint
spacing	1/16" [2mm]
area / sheet	1.06 SF
width x height	12-3/8" x 12-5/16"
weight / SF	2 lb
thickness (nominal)	3/16" [4 mm]
material	unglazed porcelain

pattern number	S50REH
description	herringbone
spacing	3/32" [3mm]
area / sheet	.89 SF
width x height	11-1/8" x 11-1/2"
weight / SF	2 lb
thickness (nominal)	3/16" [4 mm]
material	unglazed porcelain

pattern number	S50RP1
description	parquet
spacing	3/32" [3mm]
area / sheet	1.06 SF
width x height	12-3/8" x 12-3/8"
weight / SF	2 lb
thickness (nominal)	3/16" [4 mm]
material	unglazed porcelain

pattern number	S050RSP
description	spiral
spacing	1/16" [2mm]
area / sheet	1.0 SF
width x height	12" x 12"
weight / SF	2 lb
thickness (nominal)	3/16" [4 mm]
material	unglazed porcelain

pattern number	S50RW1
description	wickerweave
spacing	1/16" [2mm]
area / sheet	1.0 SF
width x height	12" x 12"
weight / SF	2 lb
thickness (nominal)	3/16" [4 mm]
material	unglazed porcelain

pattern number	P310UM
description	3/4" penny round
spacing	1/16" [2mm]
area / sheet	.92 SF
width x height	11-1/2" x 11-1/2"
weight / SF	2 lb
thickness (nominal)	3/16" [4 mm]
material	unglazed porcelain