Tile Type Spotlight: Picket Tiles


Chanelle Peacock Green 3x12 Picket Ceramic Tile

Looking to freshen up your interior design? Picket tile may be the answer! It’s contemporary yet classic, trendy yet timeless. In this blog post, you’ll learn about various looks you can create with picket tile and discover some of our favorite picket tile options.

What Is Picket Tile?

Picket fence 

Named for its resemblance to the picket fence, picket tile is often seen as a fresh take on subway tile or a new variation of hexagon tile. Picket tiles are essentially elongated hexagons, and they’re usually installed in horizontal or vertical grids. This tile type is an excellent option for kitchen and bathroom backsplashes, bar surrounds, and more.

Three Installation Types for Three Different Looks

Achieve a one-of-a-kind interior design look by installing picket tile in one of the following ways.

Vertical

Venice Blanco Picket 2x10 Ceramic Tile

A vertical grid is always an excellent choice, and it can be a great way to make a room look taller than it is. Another option is to use a vertical grid when you want to draw attention to a focal point in the center of the tiled area.

Horizontal

Chanelle Lava Smoke 3x12 Picket Ceramic Tile

Reminiscent of traditional subway tile, horizontal picket tile looks both fresh and classic. It’s frequently used for both homes and commercial spaces.

Braided

Braid

To achieve a braided installation with picket tile, each tile is offset at an angle to create a braided appearance. It looks fantastic on floors as well as feature walls. To further accent the braided look, choose a contrasting grout color.

Our Favorite Picket Tile Options

Below, find a few of our favorite picket tile selections.

Venice Azul Picket 2x10 Ceramic Tile

Venice Azul Picket 2x10 Ceramic Tile 

The Venice collection has plenty of personality and focuses on trendy, modern colors in geometric shapes. If the royal blue Azul shade isn’t for you, you might prefer one of the other color options, such as gray, white, black, beige, or teal.

Chanelle Star White 3x12 Picket Ceramic Tile

Chanelle Star White 3x12 Picket Ceramic Tile 

The Chanelle collection was inspired by the movement of water, so it’s no surprise that it looks fantastic as shower tile. Each of the tile options in this collection features a natural shade and touchable texture that creates a feeling of calmness.

Simple Paris Blend Beveled Picket Ceramic Mosaic Tile

Simple Paris Blend Beveled Picket Ceramic Mosaic Tile 

Dynamic, colorful, and fun, this Simple Paris Blend Mosaic adds a pop of upbeat personality to any room. The beveled edge adds a new level of interest and texture.

Wilmot Cerulean 1x4 Picket Mosaic

Wilmot Cerulean 1x4 Picket Mosaic

This heavy-duty glass tile is vibrant, beautiful, and sure to attract attention. It’s pool-rated, meaning that it’s more than equipped to stand up to kitchen splatters and be used as a shower tile.

Venice Black Picket 2x10 Ceramic Tile

Venice Black Picket 2x10 Ceramic Tile 

Smooth, classic black adds a touch of elegance and intrigue to your interior design. Choose glossy tile for a gorgeous shine or matte tile for a more sophisticated appearance.

Thassos White and Azul Celeste Marble Mini Picket Marble Tile

Thassos White and Azul Celeste Marble Mini Picket Marble Tile

If you love natural stone and light, airy aesthetics, then this Thassos White and Azul Celeste may be the ideal picket tile option for you. Thassos White comes from a Greek island and is pure white marble, while Azul Celeste comes in lovely shades of blue.

Shop Picket Tile at Tilezz.com!

Not only do we have a beautiful selection of picket tiles at Tilezz.com, but we also have tiles in all shapes, sizes, colors, and patterns, made from glass, natural stone, porcelain, and ceramic. The options are endless! 

Fulfill your interior design dreams by shopping our selection, or visit our blog for more design inspiration and DIY projects.

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