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Help deciding on a bathroom floor tile!

6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago

We are gutting our bathroom and I need help choosing a floor tile. This pic is the "before" so you can see the layout of the room. (The footprint is not changing) I included a pic of the vanity we purchased also. My choices on everything so far have been traditional -- white tub, toilet, white walls and white subway tile on the walls around the tub. Since it's our only bathroom, I am going with porcelain tile. I have narrowed it down to three options.

Here are my concerns: Is the "wood" look too trendy? Is the white tile too large for this space? (I think they are 12x18).





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floor 2.jpg
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Comments (29)

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    Of the 3 options the best one is the marble looking tile. The grey plank one is not a good match to the gray of the vanity; and the hex is meh.

    Jessica D thanked Skippack Tile & Stone
  • PRO
    6 years ago

    Is the countertop in the vanity photo the countertop you will have?

  • 6 years ago

    Yes it is.

  • 6 years ago

    I have a teeny bathroom with that exact layout. I used a large tile on the floor and it looks fantastic.

    Jessica D thanked Allison Rogers
  • 6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    Thanks Allison! I prefer the larger tile size. I'm glad to know it would work ok.

  • 6 years ago

    The wood look trend is already in the rear view mirror. I'm partial to the hex but that's because I prefer an older look. I think the large format will be fine.

    Jessica D thanked cpartist
  • 6 years ago

    Would definitely not mix the number two floor tile with that countertop. And agree with above about the wood look not working with cabinet.

    Jessica D thanked User
  • 6 years ago

    I love the look of white subway tile and white hex floor. So classic.

    Jessica D thanked daisiesandbutterflies
  • 6 years ago

    Agree, just be careful with floor grout color. A mid or dark toned grey will make the floor pop and be MUCH easier to keep clean.

    Jessica D thanked agmay
  • PRO
    6 years ago

    I ususally use the 12 x24 tile on the floor and the tub surround it makes a small bathroom feel bigger IMO. I think the fewer grout lines the better everywhere.

    Jessica D thanked Patricia Colwell Consulting
  • 6 years ago

    I personally think large format tile would look good, but a more plain one. The vanity has 2 distinct patterns already.

    Jessica D thanked Melissa
  • PRO
    6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    That Restoration Hardware vanity has a REAL carrara marble top so I wouldn't want to use a marble look porcelain- It would look fake with the real stuff. - No to the wood, - I'd use the hex - It's timeless and classic, and it's not trying to look like the marble you already have on the vanity top.

    Jessica D thanked Design Girl
  • 6 years ago

    Of those 3 i would use the the hex with a mid-tone gray grout. It will be less slippery because there is more grout. The faux marble looks too slick for floor tile. Check your choice to see if it is rated for floors. A large format tile would be great but those 2 conflict with vanity wood or countertop. Can you find a porcelain tile with a subtle mix of warm Beige/stone colors and cool greys? Going a bit darker will hide dirt (like the midtone Grout in the Hex) and a greige mixing warm and cool will be more versatile when repainting or adding decor.

  • 6 years ago

    What are you planning to do in the immediate right-side area?

  • 6 years ago

    @HU-527663426 Immediately to the right side is the linen closet which bumps out as you can see. That wall will be plain white.

  • 6 years ago

    @Kathleen Kirchoff @Design Girl Thank you both, I see your points. I was worried about the fake look of marble on the flooring with the carrara vanity top. My gut says i should go with the hex, but i really want a large format tile, just for something different. One more visit to the tile store tomorrow, I'll see what they have for beige/stone colors before I decide!

  • 6 years ago

    Choose a larger hex.

  • PRO
    6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    Yes you can choose a larger hex. Small ones are necessary for shower floors but not for the bath floor.

  • 6 years ago

    I vote hex.


    Jessica D thanked laurafhallen
  • 6 years ago

    Of those three, the hex is the best choice. There are plenty of large format tile options out there, though, so I'd have a look in a specialist tile place. Oh, and I disagree with the notion that showers need small-format tiles. They need tiles rated for wet areas, but those tiles can be any size you want. Our shower has 24" x24" tiles and they're not slippery at all.

    Jessica D thanked jmm1837
  • PRO
    6 years ago

    How about a 6 x 6 carrera hex to go with the vanity top. I've got 6 X 12 carrera on my bathroom floor and I love it. It's reasonably priced because it's not a small or difficult cut. Lay in a brick pattern having the longer section horizontally as you enter the room. Will pair nicely with the subway on your walls.

  • 6 years ago

    No, don't do beige stone with carrera!!! Look for a larger hex.

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    @Nancy in Mich - Did someone suggest beige stone?

  • 6 years ago

    Jessica D did 7 hours ago. " I'll see what they have for beige/stone colors before I decide! "

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    @Nancy in Mich - I see that now - Yes no beige with carrera

  • 6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    Maybe instead of beige it could mean like a linen? Kathleen said beige/grey. Maybe it could mean a cool, stone linen, so it's a bit earthy to match the wood vanity and cool to match the marble. A bit hard to find the right one though. Maybe white or grey is easier b/c sink is white and a wall is white?

  • 6 years ago

    @cpartist @Design Girl @Kathleen Kirchoff @Melissa @Nancy in Mich Thank you all for your input!! Seriously, it helped my decision. I decided on the 2" white hexagon tile with a soft gray grout. It's classic, durable, and goes with that vanity. It was what I had envisioned all along, but walking into a tile shop is overwhelming with all the other possibilities!