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Porcelain Marble-look Hex - Good choice?

9 years ago

I'm completely redoing my small master bathroom and am looking to use the Daltile Uptown Glass Carrara (UP23) for the bathroom and shower floor. It is porcelain, a 1 inch hex pattern and is very white-based. Has anyone used this tile and do you have any thoughts after install? I'm concerned that I'll regret using "lookalike" tile (will it look cheap?). It has a natural feel to it, which I like, but I'm also concerned that the "veining" is not quite prominent enough and that it will just look like dirty tile. See the attached picture.

I'm certainly looking for something timeless (1950s home), and I'm going to pair it with oversized white subway tiles on the walls and a gray grout. I'm not interested in real marble due to (1) price and (2) high maintenance. I also don't love plain white hex against plain white subways...a little too white for me. My other option is ceramic basketweave tile with a gray dot.

I would love any thoughts or advice! Any better options for porcelain marble hex? I have been looking at tile for months and need to make a decision! Thanks!

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