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Vertical Tile

Want to make your walls and floors work harder? A vertical tile does more than cover a surface—it stretches your space, drawing the eye upward for a taller, more refined look. Whether you're stacking subway tiles, crafting a cascading picket tile effect, or going bold with vertical brick tile, this design choice creates a statement piece that is also stylish and matches recent trends. From sleek and modern to warm and textural, the right tile orientation makes all the difference. Don't forget that Apollo Tile is the right place to find the perfect tile that suits your vision!

Want to make your walls and floors work harder? A vertical tile does more than cover a surface—it stretches your space, drawing the eye upward for a taller, more refined look. Whether you're stacking subway tiles, crafting a cascading picket tile effect, or going bold with vertical brick tile, this design choice creates a statement piece that is also stylish and matches recent trends. From sleek and modern to warm and textural, the right tile orientation makes all the difference. Don't forget that Apollo Tile is the right place to find the perfect tile that suits your vision!

Want to make your walls and floors work harder? A vertical tile does more than cover a surface—it stretches your space, drawing the eye upward for a taller, more refined look. Whether you're stacking subway tiles, crafting a cascading picket tile effect, or going bold with vertical brick tile, this design choice creates a statement piece that is also stylish and matches recent trends. From sleek and modern to warm and textural, the right tile orientation makes all the difference. Don't forget that Apollo Tile is the right place to find the perfect tile that suits your vision!

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Vertical Tile: The Right Choice to Tile Your Life with Style

Do you wish to own a space where height meets style? Do you wish to make a bold statement, yet use a simple design? Do you want to highlight the art of tile stacking and stretch the limits of your space giving a taller impression? Go in for vertical tile installations! The idea behind it is quite simple. Simply turn the usual brick tile, picket tile, subway tile pattern or field tiles to 90 degrees and obtain a vertical orientation.

Vertical Tile: The Right Choice to Tile Your Life with Style

Do you wish to own a space where height meets style? Do you wish to make a bold statement, yet use a simple design? Do you want to highlight the art of tile stacking and stretch the limits of your space giving a taller impression? Go in for vertical tile installations! The idea behind it is quite simple. Simply turn the usual brick tile, picket tile, subway tile pattern or field tiles to 90 degrees and obtain a vertical orientation.

Vertically stacked tiles can also be known as vertical brick tile, vertical subway tile, vertical picket tile, upright tile, or soldier stack tile. When selecting materials, finishes, colors, and sizes for your vertical tile installation, remember that the right choices can create a royal look and make your space a great hit.

What are the benefits of using vertical tiles?

Attain that instant elongated space, avoiding a cramped feel with the help of vertical tiles. Either staggered or aligned, they can create a contemporary look in your spaces. The reasons why these tiles are preferred by customers are:

  • It can be used to cover both small and large areas, indoors and outdoors.
  • It’s made of materials like glass, ceramic, marble, stone, peel and stick, and porcelain tiles, which makes them more durable and lasts longer.
  • Pretty colors and apt finishes make it easier for customers to choose from.
  • Creates an illusion of a taller space even when installed in smaller areas.
  • When you pick large format vertical pieces only fewer tiles and fewer grout lines are used, which makes them an ideal choice for both big and small installations.
  • This also ensures minimal gaps, and hence lesser dirt accumulation and maintenance becomes an easy task.
  • Continuity in installation can be visualized and experienced as these vertical tiles create a bigger impact of look in your spaces.
  • When you pick to install vertically, it can range from small to large tiles tailoring your needs.

Artistic Expressions with Vertical Tiles

It’s now quite easy to create those inspiring designs with the help of vertical tiles. Quench your thirst for a stylish yet eye catchy solution, with this vertical shape, which draws the eye upward, creating a grandeur atmosphere. Let’s dive into different patterns and styles to use vertical orientation in your homes or business spaces.

  • Alternate two different colors of vertical subway tiles not only creates a classy look but also creates an interplay of light and shadow - Say for example you can combine honey orange ceramic glossy tile with black ceramic glossy tile to showcase your steam room, fireplace surround, bathroom wall, or shower wall.
  • Cover up your shower walls with our tea green ceramic matte tiles that will add up to the artisanal look of your vertical tiles bathroom. Ultimately you get a sleek appearance, and fits easily into innovative designs.
  • magine creating a city skyline profile using vertical subway tiles with staggered fluted tiles in your penthouse suit? Give life to your creative thoughts with an architectural effect and enjoy the luxury.
  • You can create a waterfall like illusion by cascading picket tiles from light to dark hues, or create a prism effect with matte and glossy finishes of picket tiles, or use our glossy gold picket tile mimic shining reflections, and amp up your space to the next level, giving life to your dreams by joining hands with Apollo Tile.

Curated Vertical Tile Color Palette

Let your spaces breathe a new life with an array of colors! We are here to help you shape the mood and aesthetic of your room. Trends come and go, whereas if you make the right tile color choices, your space can remain timeless and elegant for decades.

  • When you have a clean backdrop that complements any decor, theme or flooring, you can go in for our white glossy glass subway tile installation.
  • Conceal dirt and stains effectively and make your shower walls shine with luxury, using our black ceramic matte large format wall tiles.
  • If you love a brightened mood throughout the day, sing the praises of blue and lift your spirits up with blue glass matte tile in your kitchen’s vertical tile backsplash.
  • Adding shimmer and dramatism to your spaces is possible in a straightforward manner with our antique mirror tiles. This can be the best idea to create a shining vertical backsplash tile that attracts every eye.
  • A refreshing color with the touch of nature creating rejuvenating vibes in your space is our glossy green ceramic subway tile.
  • Neutral tones like beige or gray also create a warm and inviting atmosphere which matches with any kind of decor or style, giving you a rustic feel.

Fascinating Finishes for Vertical Tile Accents

The finish you choose transforms the way tile interacts with light, touch, and the overall mood of a space.

  • Glossy tiles bounce light freely, making rooms feel open and airy, while their reflective luster adds a sleek, modern touch.
  • Matte tiles, on the other hand, offer a soft, understated elegance, diffusing light for a more relaxed, organic feel—perfect for creating depth without distraction.
  • Honed tile finishes strike a balance between the two, with a smooth, satin-like surface that feels refined yet natural, ideal to create one-of-a-kind spaces.
  • Textured tile is where dimension meets design, adding grip underfoot and visual scheme to walls and floors alike.

Whether you’re chasing high-shine drama or a tactile, lived-in aesthetic, the right finish makes all the difference.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Are vertical tiles suitable for small areas?

Yes, when you wish to make small areas feel taller and more spacious, you can go in for this option and it becomes easy by increasing the height perception.

2. How do field tiles differ from vertical tiles?

Vertical tile speaks about your tile orientation, while field tiles refer to the small, medium, or large tiles that are used to cover expansive applications.

3. Can I use regular thinset for vertical tiles?

We recommend using Laticrete 254 Platinum thinset, which is a polymer-fortified thinset mortar for both interior and exterior applications.

4. Does vertical tile make a room look bigger?

Yes, it creates the illusion of a taller space and draws the eye upward. Create open spaces easily by using the creative applications of vertical orientation mentioned above.

5. Where do I start vertical tile installation?

When you have planned multiple tile size combinations, you can start from the left corner of your room, or you can also start from the tile center or focal point of a room.

6. Can you use vertical tile in shower?

Yes, showers can be decorated with different tile orientations and if you prefer a tall or towering shower you can pick a vertical pattern.

7. What is vertical stacked tile?

It’s a tile pattern where tiles are stacked directly on top of each other in straight vertical lines.

8. Can subway tile be installed vertically?

Yes, it modernizes the look of your space and you can pick to either install them in a straight alignment or use a staggered or 1/3rd offset pattern.

9. Is it better to lay tile horizontal or vertical?

The orientation depends on the requirements. If you need a wider space you shall opt for horizontal installation, whereas you can experience a taller view with regard to vertical orientation.

10. How do you grout vertical tile?

It’s the usual way, apply grout diagonally to fill the joints by pressing firmly. Ensure you wipe off excess grout with a damp sponge to prevent grout haze.

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