Agree with Lyn with having the accent tile on just the window wall.

Agree with Lyn with having the accent tile on just the window wall.

Thanks all, I dont want to use it on the floor as it will be too slippery. So I have a neutral non slip that looks like a light stone for the floor both in and out of the shower. Does that change anyones opinion of where to use the mosaic?

Not the best shower layout/location to highlight a "statement" tile.

I don't love zellige, the chippy look and the way the tile feels. I wouldn't want it in a shower that is used every day.

The moveable teak bench is definitely a good idea.

I am not in favor of accent tiles or shower niches for that matter . I am glad you are doing the redo of the shower without the built in bench. I think using that tile on a wall will create issues trying to find tile to match the white of that tile and for sure way too busy for all the walls in the shower IMO. Iam not sure it works well with the bathroom floor so is that being redonee too. I think you will find by the time you rip out that shower the bathroom floor might need work too so maybe a nice simple 12 x24 tile for the shower walls and the same for the shower floor only smaller and use that accent tile for the bathroom floor , that would would my choice

If you are redoing the sink area, the spectacular mosaic tile would be beautiful and highly visible on the mirror wall. I'd skip putting it in the shower because the mosaic will require more fuss to clean than plain tile.

Assuming that the ceilings are 8' - that tile will be $9,000 - $10,000 to tile the entire shower (without labor or any other materials - just the tile) - and this is before adding at least another 15% for overage tile (that's what is recommended due to the type of tile).

Also, if you want the ability to replace some badly chipped tiles, you will need even more tile than the recommended 15%. Under product details, the seller has listed that pits/chips are "prevalent" + cracks are "medium."

The tile will need to be sealed - ceramic tile without glazing = very absorbent (like a sponge) - all those chips/pits/crack will allow more water intrusion into the tile. While this won't matter as far as your shower waterproofing (tiles + grout are not installed to prevent water intrusion), it will cause the tile to have dark spots/areas when holding water.

It is a genuine Moroccan handmade zellige tile = the tile installer needs to not only be a professional tile installer (vs. a "handyman" who installs tile), he/she needs to have expertise in installing handmade Moroccan tile.

Zellige tile has been very popular for the past several years (it's been around forever - it's just been trending hard). I like the look of zellige tile. The colorful zellige mosaic tile that you've posted is A LOT visually = very colorful + busy. I'd rather use on the bathroom floor (it's rated for floor use) - it will be easier to replace the bathroom floor at some point if/when you grow tired of it vs. gutting a shower.

I know people who have used authentic Zellige tile on a floor in a bathroom - they used like a tile "rug" (similar to when people use marble mosaic tile as a tile "rug"). They do not cover it with an actual rug (that wouldn't make any sense after spending the $$ to have the tile rug installed) - I asked her if it was slippery - her reply was that they haven't found it to be.

However, the tile "rug" isn't right in front of the shower - it's over by the vanity.

If you LOVE the tile + you don't want to use on the bathroom floor - I'd install it only on the window wall. It is meant to be a focal point = I think one wall would be enough vs. using it for all three walls.

Visually, an entire shower surround with that pattern is going to be overwhelming. I agree that just doing a niche is passé. The suggestion of colour blocking one feature wall and reducing the visual noise elsewhere is a good idea to achieve balance. You can also consider using some oversize format tile to further reduce lines and visual noise.

@dani_m08 has made some good points on costs, install and maintenance to consider for that particular selection. ALWAYS seek out the experts first in these major investments; ie. a tile supplier that understands the exact manufacturing specifications and application for the different types of tile. In my experience working in renovations and home decorating, designers often don't understand the nuances of product specifications. Rather, they are designing for aesthetic. Not all tile installers are created equal, either. I’ve seen pros with 15+ years experience install book-ended tile patterns in just random chaos (that even come numbered on the back!) because they simply didn’t know. Everyone has their important role to play, just really do your homework before spending.

Not related to tile, but . . . This is a great opportunity to install aging-in-place features. Such as grab bars in the shower and next to toilet. Your future self, son, and DIL will thank you. 😊

Hi vacatime, that is a nicely sized bathroom for an "apartment" and the wider width shower is definitely a PLUS! You said there was an issue with the tile...are you replacing the floor tile OUTSIDE the shower also? If not, then that beautiful mosaic tile will really clash with the floor.

Unless you are standing directly in front of the shower door, you will not see all of the mosaic tile wall--you'll be looking at a corner--bench side or fixture side, and you will really notice the stark difference. So, you had the right idea of putting it on all the walls...BUT it would then be overwhelming, since the shower is so large. The reason the mosaic tile you like looks so good in the photo is because there's not a lot of it, and it's not "in your face" and overwhelming. It draws your eyes DOWN, the chaise takes up quite a bit of room, and the wall color is dark, taking a color from the tile. The window in the sample photo must be quite large since there is so much direct light visible. Since it is so bright, it can handle the dark shade of paint on the wall. The mosaic tile is beautiful, but unless you want to completely gut the bathroom and get that theme throughout the bath---it's going to look half-assed...sorry.

What exactly is it about the mosaic tile that you absolutely love? The color, the texture, the size? There's white glazed tile in that pattern out in the mass market. Perhaps do the shower in that and do the wall behind the toilet in the mosaic, and ONLY if you replace the entire floor. Of course the mosaic would also look great on the sink wall, but with a new and appropriate themed sink---and mirror...and floor tile.

If you want to put in a portable teak bench, wouldn't it be in front of or hindering access to the lower level niche you want to install for shaving? Might be better to just sit on the bench and shave. I'd nix the niches altogether and get a fancy shampoo, conditioner & soap dispenser mounted on the wall. Grab bars are a great idea too--I wish I had them installed when I had my shower done 8 years ago. At Home Depot you can find grab bars that don't LOOK like grab bars...they are shower corner shelves with a "bar" at the front, and they also make them as a toilet paper roll holder.

Two more suggestions while you're getting this rehab done... Remove the shower curb...makes it easier to age in place. Turn the shower door the opposite direction so it opens to the right. It will be easier to get to the shower controls that way. Oh, one more--lose the wall between the toilet and the sink... if you're ever on a knee scooter after surgery, you'll understand.