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New floor tile

9 years ago
We have disliked the tile in our main bath since we moved into this home a few years ago. The bathroom was updated just before we bought the house, but the floor tile seems to make no sense here. We are ready to replace the floor tile. Can you please suggest some options? We were of thinking of sticking with marble, but I'm worried it won't match the other tiles. Thoughts? Other ideas? We are not looking to make any other changes here at this time. Thank you.

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  • PRO
    9 years ago

    I agree the floor tile is all wrong but to be the bearer of bad news, the floor tile was probably laid first so when you start removing it the chances are the wall tile at the bottom will be damaged .So you have to be prepared to install baseboard along the walls and removal of the floor tile will have to be very carefully done.

  • 9 years ago
    Agreed. We are planning to hire a professional for the job. Any thoughts on what to put down instead?
  • 9 years ago
    I would go with either a medium marble hex in flat finish or a larger format rectangular tile in a pale grayish color that picks up the same tone in the marble yet is very neutral. Keep the grout lines tight.
  • 9 years ago
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    I would choose a large rectangular tile in a dark grey and lay it in a "running" pattern. The darker color will give you a little contrast and accentuate the pretty tile on the walls.

  • PRO
    9 years ago
    Hi wickedwhite,

    Smart move to replace the flooring. The paint you chose for the wall looks nice with the tub and wall tiles. With that said, I would either do a large rectangle white (that matches sink and toilet) tile flooring or a large rectangle grey (that matches the wall color) tile flooring. Bring samples in to test it out first.
    Good luck to you.
  • PRO
    9 years ago
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    Indeed the floor tile is totally inappropriate. As a general rule of thumb its
    always important to know what the overall design of the house is to really
    accurately guide you on the color and style of flooring to use. In doing a home
    its good to have a continuous flow.

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  • 9 years ago

    If you could find large marble tiles that are mostly whitish with very subtle pattern that would be my first choice. Otherwise large light gray tiles would look great.

  • 9 years ago
    Thanks everyone. I will see what kind of marble I can find. Consensus seems to be large rectangular? Not large square? I will check our medium hex as a backup.
    I also like the idea of grey. Something like this?
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  • 9 years ago
    I picked up some samples this morning. Unfortunately, the marble looks terrible. What do you think of these three? Or should I go darker?
  • 9 years ago

    yes- much darker and I wouldn't do a marble- use a porcelain or more matte finish ceramic--sorry I don't have a picture to show you

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    I would love to see a gray/blue slate blue type of product here. You have light, with light, with some light and then there is some light. I would love to see a grayish/blue slate-finish tile. It would anchor the room and give the very light gray/white marble something to play off of.

    And by the looks of the painted walls outside the bathroom, there is some blue to work with.

    The other thing that seems a snick out of place: the wash stand.

    The dark espresso brown is what the travertine orange tile was meant to match. If you have the ability to either replace or even paint the sink stand, I would look to do that. Once the espresso brown has been erased, you will have a completely new look! If you go with a pale stand (gray, white, something that matches the rest of the tones on the walls/tiles), a dark slate blue floor will really have a great impact on this space.

    JMHO.

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    I would not go a lot darker. I like the Flow Gray from Florida Tile for this space. A bit warmer gray since the marble on the wall appears to be Calacatta or something similar. Does not appear to be Carrera.


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  • 9 years ago
    @jrst - these are matte porcelain. I didn't even bother photographing the marble. They are totally off here.
  • 9 years ago
    @cancork I hear you on the vanity, but it's not a priority at this year.
  • 9 years ago
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    your marble looks more like a calacatta rather than carrara. you could do a darker wood look porcelain:

    or a gray/black slate or porcelain in this shade

    or a porcelain in a cement gray tone, this is Marbella Porcelain, 12x24

    here is the calacatta in a 1x2 herringbone.

    same marble in a basketweave. Builder Depot

  • 9 years ago

    I know Brickwood said no but consider even darker- I know its personal preference but the darker will really play up your lighter marble and bring out the different tones- just look at a sample- you can always go lighter

  • 9 years ago
    Here is a close peak at the top two.
  • 9 years ago
    And here is the third one.
  • 9 years ago
    @Beth you are right. I brought home a Carrara sample. It is much colder than whatever I have.
    I like the idea of the slate. I just don't want to make the space too busy.
    Your hardwood idea is interesting. Here is my hallway. The bathroom is on the other side of this wall.
  • 9 years ago

    I think something simple like this matte gray hex would work. Then bring in some color in a picture with a frame the same color as the vanity. Take some of the colors from the picture to add shower curtain, towels etc. If the existing floor tile is under the wall tile, cut the existing tile as close as you can to the wall, then after the new tile is in, if it looks bad at the joint, maybe a white ceramic quarter round.




  • 9 years ago
    With the sort of busy detail (small tiles) and color variations I think the best bet is a solid color ...possibly matte finish...a lighter gray for a more monochromatic look or a darker gray for a more striking contrast...also like the wood option to bring a more traditional feel if that is your taste...matching the existing tile in any variation seems the least appealing..undermines the effect of the existing tiles
  • 9 years ago
    Tough to see the existing sink cabinet... but painting it to match the trim may be something to think about
  • 9 years ago
    Forgot to mention the larger the floor tile the better...already enough small tile there now..and square gets my vote for same reason...all small tile appears to be rectangular...need some contrast from that as well
  • 9 years ago
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    are all three of your tile samples the same? I like the middle one, it seems lighter. those will work. a larger hex tile in white or gray will also work.

    I look your wood floor tone. that color would be perfect in the bathroom.

  • 9 years ago
    So these are the porcelain samples I brought home yesterday. The two in the left are called Latitude. The two on the right are Reval. Any winners so far? I will also look for darker ones today.
  • 9 years ago
    Here's the Reval. Perhaps a bit too busy?
  • 9 years ago
    I like the color but yes too busy. I would do a monochrome in same color, in a large format (either the rectangular like you have there or a large square) with tight grout lines.
  • 9 years ago
    How about these? Any thing here? I think I prefer the large square format.
    The hex one is also available in a large square. And the middle square one is also available in a charcoal slate with a slight blue undertone. I didn't bring that sample home. I can always go back for it.
  • 9 years ago

    the lighter one. the others appear to have a violet cast to the gray. maybe it's just the picture.

  • 9 years ago

    the one closest to the tub looks great on my monitor.

  • 9 years ago
    Beth.. Do you mean the lighter one from today or yesterday?
  • 9 years ago
    I think these are the best of the samples I brought home. Any preferences?
  • 9 years ago
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    the last pic u posted above. the square one closest to tub. that looks like a nice gray

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  • 9 years ago

    That's the one I liked too.

  • 9 years ago
    Reading horror stories from other Houzzers and tile jobs, be careful who you hire. Get references, look at their work and don't just trust they are good if installers work for store you purchase from. I am speaking from experience. I have ,y own horror story.
  • 9 years ago

    This may be far from what you are looking for....but perhaps worth a thought or two. If you painted and stencilled a pattern on say a gray....you could use a number of shades from the tiles in the pattern....it would be a fair amount of work...but much less expensive than a tile change. If your heart is set on a new tile floor...have you considered the wood style tile?

    http://remingtonavenue.com/2015/08/the-girl-who-painted-her-tile.html

    https://www.royaldesignstudio.com/blogs/stencil-ideas/faux-diy-tile-stencils-home-decor-projects

    http://simplystonehaven.blogspot.com/2012/06/hand-painted-faux-slate-tile-floor-on.html

    Also...for whatever reason...I do not like the really large tiles on the floor. I think they make the room appear smaller. Of course, this is a total personal preference thing. It does seem to be your preference...thus the wood style tile suggestion.

    Good luck!

  • 9 years ago
    I like the same one as Beth
  • 9 years ago
    These rooms are beautiful and the marble (Calcutta Gold) looks similar to mine. I love how soft these rooms feel.
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  • 9 years ago
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    I like the gray square, the middle tone in your last two photos (I think the one that Beth wrote on). Dark enough to ground all that pattern, but not so dark as to make it too cave-like. I think the light one is just too light, so it adds nothing; the medium one picks up some of the gray veining and variety from the wall tile, making it looks sharper. (The dark one just looks... too dark.)

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    go for the square grey. It will be great!!