Tiling a Shower or Wet Room

Whether you are doing it yourself, or hiring an expert to tile your shower cubicle or wet room, there are so many options available. From materials and colours to textures and patterns, there are literally dozens of ways you can create a shower or wet room that is unique to your home.

Materials

There are three main types of bathroom floor tiles to choose from. Ceramic is the most common material used for shower walls. Not only is ceramic water resistant, it can be dyed almost any colour. These tiles may chip more easily than those made of other materials. However, they can be easily repaired or replaced.

Stone can give your shower or wet room a natural, earthy feel while at the same time a luxurious look. This material normally comes in natural colours and can be made of granite or marble, among other types of stone. Depending on the type of stone you choose and how much you need, stone tile can be a more expensive choice.

Glass is often ideal for mosaic tiles. It comes in so many different shapes, sizes and colours that the pattern possibilities are almost endless. Glass tiles can add a punch of colour to a bathroom and create a fun atmosphere.

Colours

Bathroom floor tiles come in almost any colour you can imagine. If you are matching your bathroom to the design of the rest of your home, you may want to consider which colours go well with your decor. Natural, subdued colours can bring a peaceful feel to the room while a few collared details can add character.

If you opt for brighter colours, you may consider using mosaic tiles to create a pattern. This can add detail and interest without overwhelming the eye with too much colour.

Textures

Bathroom floor tiles are usually smooth or only slightly textured. Smooth tiles have a polished look while textured ones have a more natural feel. 

You can add more and stronger textures on a pattern around the top of your wet room wall. This will add a subtle design and can define the area. The texture you choose will depend on the overall look of the room. Sometimes a more exaggerated texture can give a bathroom a more relaxed, natural feel while softer textures give it a more sophisticated feel.

Patterns

Patterns can be created in your shower cubicle or wet room by alternating colours or textures. You can go with a geometric pattern that wraps around the entire wet room, or you can choose to create a mosaic on one wall. Either way, patterns add interest and personality to a bathroom.

Shower cubicles and wet rooms need to be both practical and comfortable. If you are adding tile to your shower cubicle or wet room, use the materials, colours, textures and patterns to create a unique and comfortable space.