What are subway tile patterns? Subway tiles have their history way back to the 1900’s. George C. Heins and Christopher Grant La Farge used 3 inches by 6 inches rectangular tiles in New York train stations to make the place more attractive and easy to clean. From the 1920’s these tiles took a new form in home interiors also. Due to their added properties like strain resistance, ease of cleaning, reflected lights, etc. They have been an easy choice for the people. Benefits: Ju