How To Tile A Bathroom Wall And Floor

Border tiles border around field tiles while accent tiles are used to add interest usually intermixed with field tiles.

How to tile a bathroom wall and floor.

Floor tiles are generally larger so those who want large tiles on their walls will likely choose a floor tile. Level a floor with self leveling cement and smooth walls. On the floors carrara venato 2 octagon polished mosaic tile on the walls white glass subway tile with rope trim and finally on the shower and recessed shelf carrara bianco polished 3 hexagon marble mosaic tile. When you need to trim a tile before you lay it put the tile in place on the wall mark your cutting points and use a tile cutter or angle grinder to trim the tile to size.

Field tiles are those in the main field of a floor or wall and they re flat in contrast to trim tiles which are shaped. Then put your tile in place again to check the cut is right put some glue on the back and lay it in position. Three types of tile lend luxury to this modern farmhouse bathroom. If you re in need of bathroom tile design inspiration feel free to connect with a lowe s associate.

Floor tiles come in more colors shapes sizes and textures than wall only tiles. There s a growing trend of running the floor tile up the walls of the bathroom to create a dramatic minimalist look.