Tile for bathrooms comes in all shapes and sizes, all patterns and textures. Read here for information about using tile in the bathroom, planning for the purchase, and using it to achieve the look you want.
It's important to think about the bathroom design as much as about the bathroom fixtures. If you're thinking of remodeling your bathroom, consider adding elements of comfort and elegance. Transform your cold, dreary bath into your own personal sanctuary.
Tile
While many bathrooms
have laminate or
solid surface
countertops, ceramic
tiles of all shapes
and styles are the
choice of the day.
For any variety of
looks and
durability, choose
glass, ceramic,
stone, or metal
tiles
Even in ceraimic
tiles, there are
many painted or
embossed styles
to choose from.
These are
especially
useful to create
a border around
an area, a chair
rail design, or
to frame a
mirror or
cabinet. You can
also scatter
hand-painted or
embossed tiles
at intervals on
a wall to create
texture and
color.
A word of
warning
if you're
decorating
on a budget:
decorative
tiles are
sold by the
piece.
Before you
go shopping,
measure the
space you're
going to
tile so that
you know how
many tiles
you'll need.
If you're
doing a
shower
enclosure or
countertop,
the number
adds up. And
then
multiply the
number of
tiles by the
price per
piece, and
the nubmer
gets big
quickly.
Remember to
add in
edging
pieces,
corners, and
borders. An
extra dollar
per tile
could mean a
lot of
dollars
extra for
the whole
room!