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Effective tiling options for showers

09
Jan

For many bathrooms, the shower is a key visual feature, as well as an important practical fixture. This adds a focal point to your bathroom, and can be a big part of your interior design. And as such, the tiling choice you make for the shower is incredibly important. So what are the effective tiling options for showers? And what should you consider?

What are the effective tiling options for showers?

There are a range of different tiling options that can be highly effective for shower enclosures and walk in showers alike. These include:

  • Brick bond tiling
  • Hexagonal tiling
  • Mosaic tiling
  • Large format tiles
  • Textured tiling

Brick bond tiling for showers

The brick bond tiling layout is one that is becoming increasingly popular. This involves laying tiles in a “brickwork” type pattern, with the centre of the tile on the row above, sitting between the join  of the two tiles below. But what should you consider when using this tiling pattern for your shower enclosure? Well, there are several factors, including:

  • The colour of the tiles- if you want your shower enclosure to stand out from the rest of the bathroom space, you might opt to use a contrasting grout colour for your brick bond tiles. This will make your shower a key visual feature within your bathroom. Alternatively, you might opt to use alternating tile colours for the brick bond rows, or just in general. This is a great option for adding character to contemporary bathrooms.
  • The grout colour- the colour you use for grouting between tiles can become a key design feature, if you choose a contrasting colour. This can accentuate the shape and layout of the tiles, and attract attention. But for a more subtle effect, you should consider fine grout lines of the same colour. This can even help create the impression of continuous but textured tiling.
  • The shape of the tiles- brick bond tiling layouts have typically been used with rectangular or subway tiles. But this isn’t the only option. In fact, a brick bond tiling layout can be created effectively with square tiles, and this can even create a more interesting visual effect.

Hexagonal tiling for showers

Hexagonal tiles bring a unique shape and design to your shower that can be highly effective. There are a number of advantages to choosing hexagonal shower tiles, including:

  • Suit a range of styles- from traditional to country style bathrooms, and even contemporary spaces, hexagonal tiling can be the perfect choice. With so many different hexagonal tile options you can choose a deign that will suit your aims and goals, including traditional patterns and natural stone.
  • Create a unique feature– while hexagonal tiles are growing in popularity, most bathrooms will still use simple square or rectangular tiling, and this means that your hexagonal feature can be a unique and visually striking addition. And it is sure to attract attention and be the envy of your guests.
  • Natural, neutral tiling- for many homes, the bathroom is generally decorated with neutral colours and hexagonal tiling can fit perfectly with this theme. Available in stone effect and timber effect, hexagonal tiling can be a great addition to a neutral, natural bathroom.

 

 

Mosaic tiling options for showers

Mosaic tiling involves using multiple tiles to create an overall image, design or pattern. Traditionally, this would use very small tiles, or even pieces of tile, to create floral or natural images. But for contemporary tiling, you can now use larger tiles to create geometric tiling mosaics. But what are the benefits of this for your shower? Well, there are several, including:

  • Create a tiling feature wall- as the shower enclosure tends to grab attention by itself, adding mosaic wall tiling can be a great way to really capture this and make a tiling statement.
  • Suits all styles- mosaic tiling can be suitable for all manner of styles and design themes, from the most traditional to the most contemporary.
  • Add character- mosaic tiling can be a personal art project on display in your bathroom. The colours you choose, and the designs and patterns you create can really help to add your individual personality to the space.

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Large format tiles for showers

There are a number of considerations to take into account when choosing large format tiles for shower spaces. These include:

  • Tile texture- if the large format tiles are to be used for the shower flooring, and around the shower enclosure, it can be a good idea to opt for textured tiles. This is because the texture will help create friction and prevent slips, trips and falls when using the shower space. This is usually the role of grout lines between tiles.
  • Tile colour- the shower enclosure space may be one of the key features of your bathroom, and the colour of the tiles will help determine this. Dark tiles have become very popular for this style of bathroom design.

The benefits of large format shower tiling, when done well, include:

  • Contemporary design- large format tiles in the shower space are a stunning piece of contemporary design and this makes this design option perfect for contemporary bathroom spaces.
  • Sleek walls- with no visible grout lines, the shower walls will be incredibly sleek and smooth when using large format tiles. This also means that there is less maintenance involved with upkeep for the wall tiles, and less time spent cleaning the grout.

Textured tiles for showers

Textured tiles are tiles that have a 3D effect. To make the most of this effect in a shower enclosure, you could consider:

  • Using textured rectangular tiles, positioned width-ways. This draws the eye right along the tile, and can increase the sense of space and width in your shower enclosure.
  • Combining textured tiles and plain tiles. This is a great way to create visual contrast in your shower enclosure, drawing attention and creating a visually attractive feature area.
  • Choose light colours. If your bathroom is small, one of the best features of textured tiles is the light and neutral tones. These can reflect the light, and create a sense of increased space.

The benefits of this include:

  • Suit all bathroom styles- textured tiles, particularly those that mimic natural materials, can be very effective in both contemporary and traditional bathrooms.
  • Create a stunning visual feature- textured tiles can transform your shower enclosure into a stunning visual feature that grabs attention and defines your bathroom.

Here at Tiles 2 Go, we are Preston’s leading tiling professionals. And we help homeowners and property developers make the right tiling choices, day after day. Why not take a look at our range of tiles online or in store today, here at Tiles 2 Go?