Using a 9x9 tile on the floor is best done with a linear drain so that you are only draining on one plane. A large tile ends up having to be cut at weird angles to accommodate a center drain. It CAN be done, but often it's not done well - and more often than not, it's a cluster. There's a reason that smaller tiles are traditionally used on a sloped floor.

Before your go this route - have a VERY candid conversation with your GC / tiler and ensure they are up to the job, see the dry layout and understand what this will look like installed.

@ just_janni Thanks- good points

Attached is a pic with center drain. Tiles seem square.

Will look for smaller shower tile, but will end up with too many different shapes clashing - maybe?

@kandrewspa, thanks - all tiles are porcelain - marble look.

Good idea to look for small square tiles for the shower floor.

I was thinking that keeping the same tile everywhere would make the bathroom look bigger.

I think it is fine to use a few different tiles in your bathroom because, as mentioned below, different tile sizes function differently. The key to not having multiple tiles crowd the space and look crazy busy is to have them be within the same color family, such as the two you have already chosen. They look great together. The differences are subtle and that is what matters.

I'd consider a 1" hex for your shower floor, in a subtle grey with a dark grey grout. The look could echo the 9" floor tile you have chosen.

I'm all for getting shower floor tile with a good anti-slip rating. Everyone says that groutlines prevents slipping. I say nope. Get a tile where you can feel the anti-slip factor.

@Kendrah, thanks - that a great idea. Will look for a 1" hex with good anti slip. Like the idea of dark grey grout - 9 by 9 tile echo.

That floor tile will IMO not look good for a center drain and before deciding see it your tiler can give you a visual. I happen to like 12 x24 tile on both shower walls and bathroom floors to keep things simple and liveable for a long time . I like that tile you show but I would use it for an accent like the backspalsh . The shower floor could then be a smmaler tile same color as the shower walls or even a gray hex if you stick with the center drain. Please make sure you check tile work done by your contractor very few do good tile work

I like that tile combination. I do question the use of a 9x9 for a shower floor and proper pitch etc. Usually larger tiles need a linear drain or they need a diagonal cut depending on placement of drain and size of shower

I do really like the floor tile - hope you can figure a way to use it!

Good luck and post after pictures!

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I got references for the contractor and both say he did beautiful work. Now, not sure any of us actually know what good tile work is. What questions should I ask? Materials used? Epoxy grout?

Is it ok to have polished 12 by 24 on the bathroom floor? Is there a slip factor I need to look at for the tile? Then yes I could do a small grey hex on the shower floor and same tile everywhere. I don't like the matte version - seems painted.

What about a white shower pan instead of tiled shower floor?

Pic of that tile with a center drain.

@Debbi Washburn Thanks.

Its a tub to shower conversion, so size is 60 by 30.

If I go with a small hex or penny was thinking of light grey with darker grey grout. Or could go with darker grey hex / penny and lighter grey grut for more contrast.

Which one do you think will look better? Penny or hex? Tile and grout color? Thanks.

90% of shower failures and issues are floor related

Shower pans have a bad rep do the old plastic thrown over a plywood subfloor. If you use a quality pan set proper it will be rock solid and end almost all the usual issues.

I believe Kohler still makes a cast iron one that is very nice. There are so many areas in a shower to add decorative tiles without all the issues.

Before everyone jumps down my throat I agree tiled floors look nice but for an everyday used shower that wont be renovated for another 20 years a soldi surface or iron pan is the way to go.

As far as drain placement do yourself a favoir and stand in shower and see wheer your feet are. Last thing you want is to be avoid stepping on that drain every morning.

Do they go together?? In my opinion——yes!

debra

@GannonCo thanks. You make a very good point regarding problems with tiled shower floors if not done well. I would like to ask the contractor exactly what material he is going to use, but don't want to upset him or make him think I am questioning him.

I will look for a Kohler cast iron shower pan. May not look as nice, but probably will be better in the long run.

Is this the kohler cast iron pan?

https://www.kohler.com/en/products/showers/shop-shower-bases/salient-60-x-30-single-threshold-left-hand-drain-shower-base-9053?skuId=9053-0

Are there others makes?

I do like a penny tile - very tricky install - tiler needs to be meticulous - you don't want to "see" the sheets - it needs to blend just right. This is not what you want.

Whether penny or hex - a lighter gray with a contrasting grout would be nice. You don't have to do a super dark grout unless you like the drama.

Here is a hex we did ( If my memory is correct it was 2" ) .

For a shower pan - I do like them as well, as long as you get a good quality piece. I had a Corian one once and loved it! There are several composite ones out there so you can get some colors.

A good contractor should never be bothered by a customer asking a question or wanting to know the process. It is better when everyone is on the same page.

Good luck!

@Debbi Washburn Thanks!

I like the idea of light grey shower tile and a slightly darker grey grout that maybe matches the darker grey in the floor tile.

This bath won't be used often so I may consider tile. For the master will definitely consider a cast iron/corian shower pan.