Subway tiles are a classic and versatile tile style that originated from the ceramic tiles used in the New York city subway system in the early 20th century. Today, subway tiles are widely used in various design application due to their clean, timeless look. Designers of the subway stations used ceramic tiles to create a clean, durable and easy-to-maintain surface. The original subway tiles were simple, white and rectangular.

Overtime, the use of subway tiles expanded beyond your standard subway tiles as their clean, versatile design made them popular for various interior applications. This introduced the crackle, ‘craquelle’ subway tile as it can be traced back to the early 20th century, coninciding with the emergence of subway tiles in urband environments and their subsequent adaptation for use in residential and commercial interiors. This presented an evolution of the traditional, smooth surface. The crackle glaze is a finish applied to the surface of the tiles, creating a network of fine cracks that give the tiles a vintage, aged or weathered appearance.

Crackle subway tiles gained popularity for their ability to add character and charm to spaces. The crackled finish provided a sense of history and craftsmanship, resembling artisanal tiles.

The crackle glaze finish on subway tiles became particularly associated with certain design movements including Art Deco and mid-century modern aesthetics. The unique texture and added look of crackle tiles complemented the eclectic and artistic styles of these periods.

In more recent years, the crackle  subway tile has experienced a resurgence in popularity. TTF offers a variety of craquelle colours allowing for a broad range of design possibilities. Known for their versatility craquelle subway tiles can be used in kitchens, bathrooms, and other spaces to create a vintage or eclectic atmosphere. Designers often incorporate them into contemporary settings to add a touch of nostalgia and character.

The history of crackle subway tiles is intertwined with the evolution of subway tiles themselves. The introduction of crackle glaze brought a new dimension to the classic subway tiles, allowing for a diverse range of design expressions that blend historical aesthetics with contemporary preferences.

Light honey is a lighter honeycomb tone that fits perfectly with warm decor colours. Showcased in this bathroom setting is light honey coupled with rose gold bathroom fixtures. The beautiful navy cabinetry and marble vanity top works perfectly with the craquelle Victorian subway tiles. Added are glass mosaics as a feature point an elegant and luxurious vibe to this amazing bathroom.

Heritage green craquelle subway’s are applied to the bar wall creating an excellent focal point for this commercial setting. The bar gives an extra splash of colour to this hospitality space. The adorn furnishings and fixtures works well with heritage green a fresh look and feel.

Sky blue craquelle Victorian subway presents a more modern contemporary look and feel. The fixtures and furnishings added to this bathroom setting achieves an excellent creative point as the colours chosen works well with this colour tone. Applying black and blue furnishings and fixtures also compliments this colour nicely.

Commercial projects demand its products to have a high level of performance, durability, low maintenance and longevity are resolute requirements. Showcased in this hotel lobby is our honey colour, its application as a mass wall tile finish presents a sophisticated and glamorous setting for guests.

The colour burgundy in this bathroom setting has a bold, rich look and feel. Burgundy as a decor colour works perfectly with the white fixtures and furnishings. The light applied really brings out the colour, a way to style your home.

Victorian ivory in a bathroom setting gives a classic vibe. A warm off-white decor colour that provides the perfect base for any design concept. Often Victorian ivory craquelle is used in heritage restorations, the perfect tile solution to accommodate this interior style.

Black in a commercial or residential setting looks absolutely stunning. The level of sophistication and elegance this decor colour brings to an interior bathroom setting is spectacular. The beauty of working with craquelle Victorian subways is that it is easy to maintain, an excellent product to apply to a bathroom wall.

Light green craquelle is a softer pastel tone. This colour tone reflects a more contemporary feel to your work space. Craquelle Victorian subways can be applied to exterior walls as they are durable and easy to maintain. The crackle ‘craze’ finish gives an extra texture to this wall.

Bottle brown craquelle Victorian subways applied to walls brings a sense of elegance to a bathroom setting. The contrast of white fixtures and fittings against bottle brown creates a bold statement. An alternate point of design is too couple with deeper darker tones for a different look and feel.

Dark blue craquelle Victorian tile is a brilliant blue that evokes drama and is very dynamic. The look and feel of this decor colour is elegant and coastal. Showcased is dark blue craquelle with white subways, the result is simply beautiful.

Victorian white craquelle subway is the lightest achromatic colour, that provides a backdrop to all design. This colour coupled with wooden furnishings and chrome fixtures sits perfectly together.

Craquelle Victorian subways are a unique wall tile solution. When applied as an entire wall finish, the result is bold and impactful. This light teal decor colour is fresh and vibrant, a statement for any space.

Dark teal craquelle Victorian subways are an excellent feature application a great way to create colour and ambiance in a room. Craquelle subways can be applied in different wall patterns like herringbone, stacked or a more traditional brick pattern, each will provide a unique finish and aesthetic.

Dark green craquelle Victorian subways can be classic and traditional. Showcased is a dark green used as a feature wall in a residential environment. Adding black and white furnishings and fixtures really makes this remarkable colour pop. The gloss finish of the tile allows for the effective reflection of light creating a luminous surface.