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Metro to Use Square Tile in Stations

Map It:  Deanwood   Minnesota Ave 

Photo by Larry Morris/The Washington PostIS IT HIP to be square? Metro will be introducing a new element to its stations, known for their concrete vaults, seemingly floating mezzanines and hexagonal terra cotta floor tiles: The square. During the transit agency's regular board meeeting, members approved new 12-inch square warm-reddish brown porcelain tile for use in a handful of stations. But it's not for looks.

From a Metro release:

After receiving input from the Riders Advisory Council and the Elderly and Disabled Committee, it was decided the new square porcelain tile was the most economical configuration as the tiles will prove to be more durable and will decrease future maintenance costs.
But don't expect the new tiles, which have been used in the New York City subway, to roll out systemwide anytime soon.

The tile replacement will start at the Deanwood and Minnesota Avenue stations on the Orange Line and then move to other stations as Metro deems platform fixes necessary. New stations will also use the new tile.

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