S secret1agentman Member Joined Mar 8, 2016 Messages 7 Reaction score 2 Mar 8, 2016 #1 I am planning on removing the plastic shower surround and tile it. What is the best tile to use? A certain type of ceramic tile?
I am planning on removing the plastic shower surround and tile it. What is the best tile to use? A certain type of ceramic tile?
nealtw Contractor retired Joined Nov 4, 2010 Messages 24,775 Reaction score 3,420 Location Chiliwack BC Canada Mar 8, 2016 #2 Pretty much any tile you like. But that isn't the biggest part of that job.
slownsteady Well-Known Member Joined Jun 5, 2009 Messages 7,212 Reaction score 1,481 Location South Hills, Pittsburgh, PA Mar 8, 2016 #3 I'll go as far as to say get glazed tile... Although it would be pretty obvious once you started shopping. Larger tiles=less grout, if that helps.
I'll go as far as to say get glazed tile... Although it would be pretty obvious once you started shopping. Larger tiles=less grout, if that helps.
renoauction Active Member Joined Jul 26, 2016 Messages 26 Reaction score 5 Jul 26, 2016 #4 We just redid the bathroom and definitely agree to get bigger tiles. Has the added benefit of making the bathroom look bigger as well.
We just redid the bathroom and definitely agree to get bigger tiles. Has the added benefit of making the bathroom look bigger as well.
L LoganRivera New Member Joined Feb 22, 2017 Messages 3 Reaction score 0 Feb 22, 2017 #5 Bigger tiles would look much beautiful. Once you buy bathroom tiles try to get dark colored one as it won't get dirty so fast.
Bigger tiles would look much beautiful. Once you buy bathroom tiles try to get dark colored one as it won't get dirty so fast.
E Elizabeth Lynn Active Member Joined May 17, 2018 Messages 36 Reaction score 5 Jun 4, 2018 #6 It's up to you based on your room design and your sense of style. I agree though how large tiles can make your space seem larger.
It's up to you based on your room design and your sense of style. I agree though how large tiles can make your space seem larger.