When it comes to bathroom tile, there are a variety of options available to suit different needs. From wall tiles and floor tiles to porcelain and ceramic, mosaic, and non-slip tiles, the choices are almost limitless. It is important to consider factors such as price, function, durability and aesthetic when selecting the right tile for your bathroom.
Little Surprises
Whether you are looking for clean lines or an intricate design, there is something for everyone in this vast array of options. With careful consideration of all the factors involved, you can ensure that your bathroom has the perfect tile that will last for years to come. Little surprises can make all the difference. I love to put a mosaic tile on the ceiling of the bath. Adding a tiled bench and placing towel hooks above it is a beautiful and functional way to add a design element.
Inspiration
One of my favorite tile resources is Porcelanosa. The tile comes from Spain and epitomizes clean, modern design with touches of glitz and glamour. Here’s a link to the Porcelanosa website in the United States. Porcelanosa-USA.Com
The company offers amazing sales twice a year in the Spring and Fall which makes their tile offerings more affordable.
Tile Format and Grout: I’m a fan of using large format tile such as 35 x 12 to make the space feel bigger and to keep grout lines minimal. Speaking of grout, it’s important to select a grout that blends with the tile. This keeps the surface smooth in appearance and by keeping the grout lines tight – 1/16th of an inch – the look is uniform and clean.
Safety
Unfortunately, I’ve seen more than a few poor choices made in bathroom tile selection. While it’s fantastic to have a cohesive look, it’s vital for floor tile to be the correct texture. Nobody wants to step into a shower or step out of the shower on to a slick surface. Be sure to choose tile that has some sort of flat versus glossy texture for shower pans and bathroom floors. Not all tile that is labeled as floor should be used there just for the sake of aesthetics.
Mixing Tiles
I designed a medium-sized hall bathroom using five different tiles! It sounds like a lot, but by keeping the color family uniform, I was able to use two different wall tiles which allowed for a feature wall in the shower. I put a mosaic tile on the floor of the shower and then for that little surprise, I used a similar mosaic on the ceiling. Finally the tile for the floor and the pony walls were a darker tile that worked in harmony with the shower tiles. Another favorite trick of mine is to use the floor tile for the baseboards versus using traditional wood.
Schluter
Clean modern lines can be achieved by using a product known as Schluter instead of traditional bullnose to finish the profiles of tile work. I place this on the tile baseboards, edging to connect and finish pony walls and anywhere bullnose would be used. Check out the link to see more ways to incorporate Schluter in your rooms. Schluter.Com