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Are you finding yourself in a sticky situation with silicone on your beautiful tiles? Fear not, because we at Cheap Tiles Online are here to guide you through the process of removing silicone from tiles. No more worrying about those unsightly smudges or residues ruining your tile’s aesthetic appeal. Let’s dive into this DIY task and give your tiles the care they deserve.

Subway tiles originated in the early 1900s when they were placed in the New York’s underground train stations. People were inspired and began using them in their homes, adding it to their kitchens and bathrooms. The original size is 75mm x 150mm, but today most small, rectangular tiles are categorised as subway tiles. We recommend subway tiles as they are versatile and look great in nearly every home and can be laid in interesting ways to give you a beautiful feature tile at a great price point. With that in mind, here we will take you through 12 ways you can lay your subway tiles.