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tile that looks like brick for my shower--sealing not required

Julie Clevenger

8 years ago

first, let me apologize as this question has probably been answered, but i cannot for the life of me figure out how to search the bathroom section of gardenweb. i think putting real brick in my shower might actually be easier than finding the post on gardenweb that is out there and says "do not put real brick in your shower."

anywho, i am NOT putting real, clay, kiln-fired brick (thin or otherwise) in my shower. i want fake brick that is actually more like tile and that does not have to be sealed (cause it's tile). daltile has this product (union square), but they don't have the right color for my needs as they only have like 4 colors. individual tiles or a panel is fine just as long as it looks like typical exterior brick (not like stone cut into brick shape or travertine cut into brick shape)

are there looks-like-brick products out there that i could put in my shower besides daltile's union square? something more like a porcelain or ceramic tile that looks like brick? thanks for any ideas.

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Julie Clevenger
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6 years ago

i ended up using daltile union square. i was wanting a different color brick, but i couldn't ever find one so i just went with union square. it's a great product.

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Huntingflower
8 years ago
http://www.southcypress.com/Flooring/Tesoro-Chicago I have this in my foyer. I have the rectangular ones with the odd city name thrown in on it. Love the tile. I didn't buy it from this site - had a local company that carried it.
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MDLN
8 years ago
? this one

http://ths.gardenweb.com/discussions/2272404/brick-shower
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Julie Clevenger
Original Author
8 years ago
thank you for the recommendation of the tesoro. i'm hoping to find 2x8, and the tesoro only comes in 4x8 but i will sure keep that in the plan B file.

thanks for the old discussion link. that one seems to be talking about real brick and how porous it is which i definitely agree with, hence, the search for fake brick.

onward with the search....
kats737
8 years ago
What about looking at exterior brick veneer or faux brick flooring. I can only Google briefly today but maybe it is worth looking at some of those products
Julie Clevenger
Original Author
8 years ago
yes, i have tried to look at exterior brick or brick floors but haven't yet found anything appropriate for a shower. most faux brick is actually brick--just thinner, meaning it's made of porous clay and not appropriate for a shower. still searching though...
homepro01
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
How about Fireclay tile in Cinebar? They will make them in 2x8. price is listed on website.
Julie Clevenger
Original Author
8 years ago
that looks perfect...except it's $30+ sf. i don't like to be so picky (waterproof, 2x8, less per sf than pure gold....), but $30 sf is six times as much as daltile union square. yikes!!!! maybe i can have the 4x8 old chicago brick cut in half?
homepro01
8 years ago
Did you see the actual brick tile on the website?. Who knew they made glazed brick.

Fireclay Glazed Brick

it is slightly cheaper at $22/sq.ft:-)
kimwim
8 years ago
Floor and Decor has a porcelain look brick tile. I have been considering it. They only have two colors, but they were more desirable to me than Union Square. Search "New York City Chelsea".
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Marta Pionke
6 years ago
I'm looking for this too as I have a very narrow closet of a bathroom with the shower opposite the entry way. I put in a skylight over the shower, and want to do the entire bathroom in white, accented with wood planks on the ceiling running the lengthwise. I live in Ohio, so I want the space to feel open, but cozy and warm. I feel the far shower wall in orange brick would bring in that warm cozy feel and would make that wall recede. I am not finding a brick porcelain or waterproof substitute either. I looked at the suggestions above. The fireclay glazed brick says in the specs it is not meant for a pool room or in wet situations. The porcelain is heavy, so it is more for the floor. In this day and age with the recreation of so many looks to make them workable in just about every situation, WHERE is the brick look for IN the shower room???
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Designer Drains
6 years ago
good question, commenting to follow the progress of your project!

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