I'm not a tile expert, just a homeowner. We used to have terrible water spotting, but have a water softener now so it's not as bad. My first and only thought about a shower re-do would be:: What can I install that I will not have to wipe off every shower? What is going to be the easiest, most cleanable surface? Therefore, I dream of having a solid surface shower stall, probably in white. But you need to decide for YOU what you are willing to deal with.

I hope you bought a box of the tile and put it in your shower so you can live with it for a couple weeks and see how it looks. If not, I wouldn't rush into a shower remodel until you do that.

Hi-gloss tiles will definitely show water spots, just like the shower glass will. So if you prefer something more low maintenance, go with honed or matte materials.

Thank you Mrs. S. In fact you gave me an idea - I have same size and make white tiles as the gray that I bought for another area in the bathroom. Perhaps I will switch the locations. Thanks again.