master bath tile floor help needed!

5 years ago

We are repairing a major leak in our master bath that was installed by a licensed contractor 10 years ago. We have tried everything outside of a lawsuit and at this point just need to repair it so we can move. We are ripping out the shower and floor, repairing everything then having it reinstalled correctly. The problem is that the floor tile is discontinued (not the shower tile). We have a bathtub surrounded in tile and we just can not afford another dollar to rip that out also. We are hoping to use the same shower tile (purchased new of course) then find a floor tile that works in the space. We also plan to repaint a much lighter color. Cabinets and granite will be reused also.

Would something like a hardwood appearing tile work? We’ve tried to find similar tile with no success. The rest of the house is hardwood. Help! Please any suggestions as the contractor starts repair next week.

I should also mention for anyone concerned, everything below this room has been ripped out and all damage will be fully replaced. We are doing this right, not just getting by since we’re selling.

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SJ McCarthy
5 years ago
No wood-look tile! Whatever you do, please do NOT put down fake wood against real wood. It cheapens BOTH products and makes things look awkward.

Can you continue the shower tile onto the floor? Is it rated for flooring? If so, then it is possible to use a decorative tile at the base of the tub (I would match the colour to the cabinet) and then start the flooring with the 'shower tile'.

I can't see the shower tile, but I'm assuming it is close to the original floor tile.

If you absolutely cannot find something that is a decent COLOUR/texture match, then I would sacrifice the cabinet (or paint it...) and put down a darker floor that is the match to the diamond accents in the tub surround. In fact it might be possible to 'invert' the colour scheme (dark main tile with lighter 'diamond' accent). If you do that, you do NOT want a dark cabinet on a dark floor.

Sacrificing the cabinet (possibly the counter top as well...but that's another concern) is the cheapest way to get this done.

Just keep it in mind - a different (lighter) cabinet colour will offer you more options for your flooring. It could save your sanity.
Tanya Shelly
Original Author
5 years ago
SJ McCarthy Thank you for your comments. After going to the store we realize you are 100% right. The shower tile is only 6x6 so I’m concerned that it will not look good on the floor. The supplier is also now telling us that he might not be able to get that either. We might need to suck it up and rip out the tub. We’re thinking that if we do that then we should install a smaller or freestanding tub. The current one is monstrous and really pretty terrible to use. We’re going to ask the contractor what that would involve but I’m happy to hear any comments others have.
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cpartist
5 years ago
Even if you could find the same tile, it would not match because dye lots change over the years.