Shower Remodeling

Homeowners everywhere are opting to install shower tiles in their bathrooms for some rather obvious reasons. Tile floors and walls hold less bacteria, are easier to clean and are very durable. They also have an abundance of styles to choose from such as mosaic, porcelain, marble, granite and ceramic not to mention colors and designs. You can match the wall tile with the floor tile or make them compliment one another. Depending on the style and size of the room you will find varying prices. Bathroom shower tiles will vary according to manufacturers as well.

One of the most popular styles of shower tiles is mosaic. The Flower Mosaic FL262 found on mosaicmarble.com for $528.00 is a beautiful mosaic wall mural. It measures 39” x 31” and would be beautiful with a complimenting solid color floor tile. There are many types of mosaic tile to choose from like the Dal-Tile Octagon & Dot Sandstone w/Brown 2 In.x2 In. Dot-Mounted Ceramic Mosaic Floor/Wall Tile found on homedepot.com for $35.00 per 10 sq. ft. case. Not all of the mosaic tiles are murals as this one proves. It is both a mosaic tile as well as a ceramic tile.

Much of the shower tiles available are unglazed like the Del Conca 4" x 4" Rialto White Unglazed Porcelain Tile found on lowes.com for $6.78 per sheet. The reason most of this type of tile is unglazed is because it gets slick and creates a dangerous hazard in the bathroom. Most of the tiles of this type has a dual purpose; the walls and the floor. Marble tile can be just as hazardous as ceramic or porcelain tiles when they get wet. If you must have glazed tiles, use them on the wall and choose an unglazed tile for the floor.

Marble and granite are close sisters. Granite can make a world of difference in your bathroom’s looks. Granite Tub Surround Tile, Shower Wall Tiles found on oursbiz.com comes with the walls only but is a wonderful way to install granite walls in your shower. It is probably a good idea to let a professional tile installer prepare your walls for this tub surround. You will find this tub surround will vary in prices. Bathroom tub surrounds of this type depend on the size of the surround needed as well as the design of the surround.

You can find shower tiles at many of your local retailers. If you should decide that you cannot find the shower tiles you want, many retailers can special order the designs or colors you are looking for. This is a service that many retailers offer free of charge. It is a good idea to check with them to see what is readily available for you to choose from before making your decision. In many cases they carry a large stock of floor and wall tiles to choose from. Don’t forget to ask your retailers about a professional tile installer if you feel you have a larger job than you can handle or if you are unsure about how to lay the tile.