Tile Collection Chicago 8x8 Tile South Side

Tile Collection Chicago 8x8 Tile South Side

No city in America is more closely associated with brick than Chicago — from Prohibition-era speakeasies on Rush Street to the manufacturing centers of the west side, brick is a celebrated piece of the Windy City's architectural heritage. The Chicago Collection recreates that authentic look and feel in a durable porcelain tile, with a rich, timeworn visual that brings urban character indoors and out.

This 8x8 size offers a versatile square format for both floors and walls in the South Side colorway, delivering the same brick-look texture and color depth as the rest of the collection in a more traditional tile shape. Through-body, unglazed porcelain construction with substantial (V4) shade variation delivers an authentic, worn-brick look.

How does a square 8x8 layout differ visually from a 4x8 brick pattern?
An 8x8 square tile reads more like a traditional floor tile than a brick course — you lose the staggered, running-bond brick look unless you deliberately lay it in an offset pattern yourself.

What's a reasonable waste factor to order for this size?
A common rule of thumb is 10-15% extra for standard layouts, more for diagonal or intricate patterns — confirm with your installer based on the specific room shape.

Does South Side run lighter or darker than the other Chicago colorways?
Compare physical samples side by side before deciding — tone differences between colorways like Old Chicago, South Side, State Street, and Wrigley can be subtle in photos but more noticeable in person.

Is this a good match for a commercial space, like a restaurant or retail store?
Through-body porcelain with this collection's durability profile suits heavy commercial use, but confirm specific slip-resistance and maintenance requirements for your local code and application.

Sku: MEDCHSO88