Shower Walls Not Tile

We set out detailed pros and cons of each option below.

Shower walls not tile.

I do not like the subway tiles largest being 4x12 which is all i can find. Note that tile for the shower floor is a separate rating from tile for the shower wall. Your shower will be a part of your life every day why not make it beautiful. I want to use glass tiles for my shower walls but i m looking for and can t find large ones for less grout.

See all utile components find a utile dealer near you. I also tend to think people expect the walls to be tiled if there isn t wainscott or something else on the lower part. If you don t tile the walls it may look too plain. Opt for a stunning tile that you love for your shower wall and you ll enjoy it for years to come.

Tile on the walls also offers protection from water damage splashing and humidity build up. This membrane can be adequately fixed using the right adhesive and other materials by an expert. Begin by removing the old tile or the fiberglass shower wall. There are several alternatives to tile in the shower.

They will help you dump your nasty tile scrub brush once and for all. High quality tiles should be bought and used for the shower walls. This is a dusty job so use plastic to cover your doorways wear a respirator that s rated for dust cover the floor with a drop cloth and make sure there s plenty of ventilation. It s not cheap but a great option for tile walls.

Check the specs on your tile to make sure it is rated for wet applications. I think subway tiles will look dated in a few years. We used it for the shower in our video because the tiles are glazed porcelain and we didn t want them to be scratched. Also tile is heavy so put down blankets to protect the floors and tub from being damaged by falling pieces.

Mapei s keracolor u is an unsanded grout. Plus we found a color from mapei that worked well with the tile. Tile is the most popular material for shower walls. If solid surface doesn t thrill you the pvc composite and high gloss panels have seam pieces to go beyond the standard 48 and 60 wall panel sizes.

The tiles should be installed with the correct materials. Simply enjoy the look utile by maax is an innovative shower wall solution that comes in a range of rich colors deep textures and stylish patterns that look like tile yet installs easily in just 1 day. Select different tiles for the floor and walls of your shower or a single tile for both that is appropriate for the shower floor. However it s not the only option.

Use designer look marble for an elegant feeling modern neutrals for spa like vibes or warm natural stone for a rustic feeling. Apply sealers to your tile and grout regularly. Mapei also makes flexcolor cq which stands for colored quartz. So i vote for continuing the white tile outside the shower.

Don t settle for tile if you have a large walk in shower.