I would not do a textured tile in a shower I like to squeegee after anyone showers and those would not allow a proper job so every few days I would need to go in and clean properly but I also like 12 x24 tile on the bathroom floor and shower walls.

I prefer a flat subway tile. Keep it classic. There is already a lot going on with the ground subway patter and small tiles.

No to textured in a shower. Also, those tiles have big irregular grout lines that will be harder to keep clean. Finally, even though I know they are supposed to look rustic, I can see that several of them are also bowed, and, when they are on a shower wall with overhead lighting, the lippage will look terrible. Go with traditional, uniform, flat tiles.

And, even though you didn't ask for advice about the floor, I'm going to speak up. I've had 1" X 1" tiles on a bathroom/shower floor and they looked great the first year or two until the inevitable grout staining occurred. Then I started to hate my mottled floor with a zillion grout lines. When I remodeled, I tore it all out and put in large format, slip-resistant tiles.

I would do flat subway in the shower. However, you don't have to do the regular run of the mill machine made tile from Daltile, etc. You can still do a lovely flat subway that is hand made instead of machine made. It will give you a bit of the look of your picture above. I put the machine made in my kids bath, and installed the hand made in the master. I also have a hexagon on the floor. If you don't want too many grout lines you can install a 2 inch hex. It's still large enough to prevent slippage be pitched correctly, but will give you less grout lines. I actually have 1 inch hex on my shower floor and do not have a problem. I used white grout. Not only do I think it will stand the test of time, I like being able to see if it's dirty. Nothing more gross than dark grout covering mold. I'm not sure how long the dark gray grout trend will last. Bathrooms are expensive, and I LOVE the timeless, classic look of subway paired with hex.

I like the texture, as long as the surface is smooth. Just wipe down with a cloth if you need to. I‘ve never squeegeed a tile wall! Grout is more sophisticated and less stain-prone than it used to be. Just make sure you get good (urethane) grout.

We have really similar tile in my daughters stall shower and I like it! I don’t think it’s difficult at all to keep clean (though we went with a dark charcoal grout so who knows what’s lurking LOL).

I do prefer the cleaner look of straight edge tiles, rather than the rough edge tiles. What I love most about the tiles I found is subtle crackle they have. It’s simply gorgeous! They are also the right shade of white to compliant off-white bathroom cabinets. Can anyone recommend a similar tile with straight edges that aren’t stark white and have a subtle crackle?

Be careful of the crackle. A similar poster just put a crackled tile in his kitchen and the dark grout infiltrated the tile somehow and it looks awful.

Don't put WHITE tile with off white cabinetry. The cabinetry will appear dirty or just dingy or very yellow. What is the cabinet "white"

I have that tile in my shower. It cleans fine but it does have to be sealed before grouting per directions so it may have a crackle we can’t even see. I chose it because I’m not a big fan of subway but wanted something interesting but Neutral. It looks nice but if I had it to do over I would choose the 12x24 tiles. Less grout lines and nice streamlined look.

‘eta. also Because of the irregular surface, grab bars, shower fixtures and hardware is harder to install.

Jan - they cabinet manufacturer calls them “white paint”. They are the Aristokraft Landen Cabinets in white, what came with our home https://www.aristokraft.com/products/landen?prod={319F7E87-2CC8-41B5-B3D8-15D2BC431F72}#!

Perhaps I am having vision problems but I am not seeing what I would call a textured surface on. your tiles. They resemble my tiles which are a bit "bumpy" but are perfectly glazed so that cleaning them presents no specific problems.

As was posted, my tiles are hand made and so have a hand wrought slightly uneven texture where they are glazed as well as at the sides. Mine are also crackle but are completely rated for use in my shower. Again, except for a slightly bumpy surface the way any hand fired pottery glaze looks, the tiles are smooth and the glaze itself is smooth and shiny.

There are truly three dimensional tiles that I saw when I was tile shopping with very obvious textures that might make cleaning problematic but your tiles appear to have a shiny "glaze" over them so I have no idea why they would be difficult to maintain.

Of course not in this lifetime am I squeegeeing my shower walls after every shower LOL.

One thing we did was install all LED lighting over shower/tub and ceiling. We did put two wall sconces flanking the mirror, all with dimmers. The dimmers make a big difference as do the LED.

I believe that I have read on this forum many times that crackle glazing on tile is not appropriate for showers. Check with the manufacturer about this.

Can anyone refute or confirm my memory?

My showers have texture and I love it!

Yes I did stone in the master!

**there is a filter on the smaller bath pic

After reading about crazed tiles, we’ve decided against those in our shower.

We’d still like to do white subway tiles but after reading Jan’s comments, I’m worried about matching them with out cabinet color. Which is just labeled as “white paint” by Aristokraft. Will any of these work or do I need to go back to the drawing board?

The tiles you wanted in your bath would look really nice in the kitchen. Color of whites depend so much on variables. under the cabinets, counter color, type of lighting and incandescent or LED. Can you wait til all else is in to decide?

This is our floor and the counter we are considering

Really hard to say from a photograph. But don’t do tile #2. The bevel profile is a nightmare.

After talking with the tile shop today, I learned the tiles I love are not a true crackle/crazed tile. It is a printed design on the tile.

With your flooring and countertop choices, I think the first tile is the best choice.

Really subway tile?.........Yawn.

Here are some interesting showers.

Oh my goodness, upon researching these same tiles from the "Tile Shop" I came upon this post. I too want to place them in my shower, than carry them around behind an old reglazed clawfoot tub. They are beautiful, the perfect color (soft white) and have a subtle sparkle that arises from them when light stikes their surface. I have looked at SO MANY, but always return to these tiles. Of course I am only looking at 4 tiles laid out on the door so an entire wall might look different. My tub is white with beautiful brushed nickel feet, salvaged from an old house. I have the flooring already, large beige/grey hexagon tiles. I have a double vanity, stained hickory wood on order. It is those darn wall tiles! The contractor will be here in 2 weeks, I MUST decide. We have had this bathroom torn up for almost 3 years so you can see I have difficulties making decisions. My house is your typical suburban tri level, located in the midwest. Love the mission style but not in Minnesota! Going to see this house in about 4 years so it needs to be something that appeals to everyone. HELP!

Armyaaronswife, what have you done with your bathroom?

Can you send pictures?

Thank you everyone.

Stay safe!

Many think subway tile is a yawn but I disagree. Many of the photos above are trendy and will be out in no time. I LOVE to use subway tile as it is classic and never goes out of style. That being said, flat is easier to clean.

Thank you very much for your response. These tiles really are "flat" on the surface. The perimeter is a little jagged/ rustic. Guess I will start looking again but time is not in my side. I once hired a designer who advised that I tile just the entire wall behind the tub, all the way to the ceiling. She said "absolutely do not do that 1/2 wall around the tub". I just thought it was too much tile, and contractors say not going all the way around that tub is not good due to possible future water damage. I wish I could see what this would look like via a computer design like the property brothers do for their clients. 3 x 6 tile will be too small, 4x.12 looks too modern. 12 x 24 WAY too modern. I originally wanted to tile the shower area and place shiplap behind the tub wall, all the way to the ceiling, but again, contractor said "water damage". I will keep searching on Houzz. Someone should have something similar to my ideas, I hope!

I love these tiles. I am placing Marlow Watercolor 3 x 12 in our Master shower. The tiles I am using are simular.similar. Ron, wainscot or shiplap should be fine on a wall around a freestanding clawfoot tub. Go with what you want. I don't know what type of water damage people are imagining, but the tub is away from the wall. Good luck! Your bath sounds gorgeous!!

I plan to use a textured subway tile on bath wall. My installer said labor will cost more because of the edges are uneven. Does this seem legitimate? Because the edges are not even, I thought it would be easier to install since you're not lining up against a straight edge.

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@blossomsd - You would probably get a response if you started your own thread as there are a number of tile professionals who have that expertise but would not bother to read to the bottom of this thread for a post that isn't relating to the original question.

Not a pro but anything that is outside the norm - in my experience - requires greater expertise and greater time in order for it the results to be as good as they should be. When I remodeled the bids included specifications for materials because that would impact the true bids - this related to labor since I was going to be supplying materials such as tiles and marble and other finishes.

@Helen Thanks for your input. I've never used this tool before and appreciate the tip. I reached out to the store that sells the product and was told "This tile would not be more expensive or difficult to install [in comparison to a pressed edge tile]. I will most likely submit new post.