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Tile size recommendations

last year

We are replacing the shower and tub and will be tiling the new area. The floor will not be changed. I can get the same tile in a 12x12 or 12x24. The walls will be reduced to 1/2 walls on both ends of the tub with tile around the tub and in front of the tub. Would you stay with the same tile or something different? Also, what tile size? Thanks!

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Beth H. :

last year

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so you're going through all that expense but leaving the current shower/tub layout?? are you sure?

those current cabinets might not be worth the expense of painting.(theyre a cheaper cabinet w/a veneer front, not a solid wood front) how much are they charging you to do it? If it's not done correctly, it's going to chip and peel. (hence the, "might not be worth the expense. to have those done correctly would be in the 1500-2K range. for that price you can buy something new)

you don't want to open up that area and do something a bit more updated?

I mean, in the long run it will be so much better looking instead of keeping that 'cave' shower.

at the very least, open up the wall between the two. use the same countertop leftover for the deck surround on the tub. find a tile in the white or smokey blue gray. I would not use any more of that floor tile

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kandrewspa
last year
I wouldn't continue the floor tile around the tub or in the shower, it's too busy. Bring home some samples of off white subway tile to see what looks good with the floor and use that. When I say subway, I mean any size rectangular tile. There are lots of variations of subway out there. The one thing I wouldn't use is the 12" X 24" size because the octagonal window over the tub indicates your house is traditional, or maybe transitional. I think you could have gotten away with using that on the floor, but I don't think it is the best choice for a traditional home. What color is your vanity? Can you post a picture of that side of the room?
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Lyn Nielson
last year
I'd use a glass mosaic tile to add some texture & shine.
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ukpudge
Original Author
last year
ukpudge
Original Author
last year
We plan on replacing the counters and having the cabinets professionally painted as well.
ukpudge
Original Author
last year
Thanks for the suggestions. We will have the walls around the tub reduced to 1/2 walls and take out the bulkhead. We are putting in a smaller tub to increase the shower size. The photos (#1,5 & 6) you posted are what we have in mind.
kandrewspa
last year
I agree with Beth H., the cabinets aren't worth saving. One of the things that adds cost to a bathroom remodel is moving plumbing. It doesn't sound like you are going to have to do that, so consider yourself lucky and splurge on a new vanity.
eld6161
last year
To answer your question, go with 12x24 this time.
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Seabornman
last year
Whatever you do, make sure the 1/2 walls are well-braced, so they can't move with lateral pressure on top. That may involve pulling up floor and securing to joists and/or using 2x6 walls.
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ajmorehead@gmail.com
last year
Beth, you're right on the money. Ukpudge, as much as you can now or you'll regret not having gone all the way later.
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cxg2
last year
I would also consider putting in a new window over the tub, depending on what’s outside. High rectangles if need to or just big window (see Beth’s photos).
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