How do you choose floor tile, wall tile, tub tile and walk in shower t

13 years ago

We are remodeling a master bath. I am using tile on the floor, halfway up wall, on a whirlpool tub deck and front of tub with step and also a large walk in shower. I am driving myself crazy trying to decide if you use the same tiles on wall as floor and tub and then up use different tile for shower?? I don't know how to bring it all together to make a beautiful room. Please help!

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Brickwood Builders, Inc.

12 years ago

I would find photos here on Houzz that you seem drawn to - doesn't have to be your exact configuration - just find things that appeal to you. Put them all in an ideabook on bathrooms and then go back and analyze what is consistent between them that you were drawn to. Then go to several local tile stores and have the on-staff designers help you pull together a look for your room - take pictures with you.

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Dytecture
13 years ago
First decide if you are going for a traditional or contemporary style. You can either use the same tile throughout or have some contrast. The choice is yours. If you feel overwhelmed it might be time to consult an interior designer.
Roxanne
Original Author
12 years ago
My style is traditional. I think I have decided to use a darker tile on the floor and tub and a lighter coordinating tile on the wall and in the shower. I am going to use an accent border in the shower and on the tub to bring it all together. Thanks for the comment.
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Glass Tile Oasis
12 years ago
Once you decide on what style you want, Glass Tile Oasis offers over 5000 different wall and floor mosaics tiles for your bathroom. Please visit us at http://www.glasstileoasis.com and we will be glad to find you the right tile to fit your budget.
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Tile Plus, Inc.
11 years ago
Hi roxwright,

You can indeed use floor tile on your walls and vice versa. In commercial workplaces, with high-traffic you do not want to reverse them but in your case, you need not worry.

Best of luck
sserranofamily
9 years ago
I'm working on a walk-in shower design of my own...the design center suggested 2 x 2 tile flooring in the shower....Elemental Tan & Speckled (not sure about the color, but liked the 2 x 2 look and non-slip feel) I have alot of decisions to make with a bench seat, soap niche, waterfall or band design and to use the standard tile or upgrade the shower walls & flooring

Here is a pic of the shower in the model home and looking for a budget friendly way to accomplish this idea....(I want bench to go all the way across and frameless glass)

Hope this info helps you out :)
Ethan Harris
8 years ago
sserranofamily I think this is nicely done with your budget. Looks great. How much did it cost you?
sserranofamily
8 years ago
It's new construction so I was able to work it out as an included option (no cost to me) with the developer....staggered was going to be extra so opted for a straight stack tile but did get the waterfall mosaic tile !