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Extra large format tiles on bathroom walls

3 years ago

We are adding 24"x48" porcelain tiles to two bathrooms - Shale moon by Italgraniti. They will go on the entire two walls of the shower in bathrooms that have 10' ceilings and 8'x8' and 8'x7'. I chose the large format tiles to create a smooth seamless look. I requested vertical stacking but now wonder if they should go horizontal to help widen the space. I've read lots of posts with pictures of bathrooms that have 12"x24" wall tiles. Do the same principles (re widening space w/horizontal layout e.g.) apply with extra large format tiles?

Comments (16)

  • 3 years ago

    yes

  • PRO
    3 years ago

    I ran mine in my shower vertically...

    uws2012 thanked HALLETT & Co.
  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    @Debbi Washburn - thank you. So glad for your input since you're familiar with the shale moon tiles. (They're not what you show in the photos though - shale moon is a stone-like porcelain.) I like the horizontal layout in your first photo. The second photo shows a large bathroom - and there, the vertical orientation seems better.

    I forgot to mention - on the floor, we'll have 4"x24" stacked tiles (different design).

  • PRO
    3 years ago

    So sorry - I wasn't clear. I have never used your specific tile or brand. I just meant that we use 24 x 48 large format tiles all the time.

    uws2012 thanked Debbi Washburn
  • PRO
    3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    I think first talk to your tile setter since those large tiles require a skill set many do not have. The walls need to be perfect and that often is not the case .Why on earth s amml tile on the floor and large format on shower walls. I use 12 x24 tile a lot for both bathroom floors and shower walls keeping both surfaces with as few grout lines as possible what you are dooing is just adding all te grout to the floor . I use matching grout and the look is pretty nice with a lot less exense and no need for MR perfect to do the install. With a karge format like you are planning IMO the direction it is layed will have very little effect on room size perception. I like the fewest finishes possible in small spaces they tend to keep looking fresh longer.Have you seen that tile on a large wall installed it has a quite deiced grain which IMO will be distracting .

    uws2012 thanked Patricia Colwell Consulting
  • 3 years ago

    I am installing 24x48 tiles stacked vertically in my bathroom now. They go to the 10’ ceiling on the back wall behind the tub and in the shower. It will wrap around the 2nd wall in the shower. the floor has the same tile in 24x24.


    uws2012 thanked Lori B
  • 3 years ago

    Thank you for sharing your photo @Lori B. It's helpful to see your tile layout! Tiles are gorgeous!

  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    Thank you @Patricia Colwell Consulting - I wish I could have gone with a 12x24 on the floor - but that size was not available. The floor tile is the same design as the waterfall countertop. The wall tile in moon is very light and doesn't look as distinct (in pattern) in person.

  • 3 years ago

    I used the same tile design/color for floors, shower walls and shower floors in my bathroom, but used 30 x 30 polished on the walls, 24 x 24 matte on the floors and matte mosaic for shower floor. I did stacked for all.

    uws2012 thanked chispa
  • PRO
    3 years ago

    @Lori B Is that Crash form Happy floors? I love that tile

  • PRO
    3 years ago

    This shower is about 12’ wide

    uws2012 thanked Douglas Allen Custom Homes and Remodeling
  • 3 years ago

    @Debbi Washburn, it is! i love the tile also, but was nervous it would be too much! I am so glad i did it now.

  • 3 years ago

    I met with our project manager and tiler today. Looking at the tiles in the bathrooms made the right layouts clearer. We're doing vertical in one, and horizontal in the other.

  • last year

    WHY did you put vertical tiles in one and horizontal in the other bathroom? How did you determine your orientation?

  • last year

    @Airica Staley - the width of the wall, position of fixtures, etc determined the orientations. It was pretty obvious that vertical made sense in one bathroom and horizontal in the other. They led to less cuts and a more seamless look.