How To Subway Tile A Bathroom Wall
In this shower we used 4 x12 subway tiles but the basic principles are the same for smaller tiles.
How to subway tile a bathroom wall. This second floor bathroom is getting a full remodel with a new vanity set new lighting and outlets storage over the toilet area and a new bath fan. Make a diagram of each wall to help you decide placement of tiles image 4. Our first example is a traditional classic white subway tile with contrasting dark grout by spivey architects via houzz this beautiful bathroom features a full subway tile wall in the shower as well as a half wall as a backsplash behind the door. You can also try these subway tile bathroom ideas during bathroom renovation.
Follow the link below for eight ways to arrange subway tile. Then off of the centerline i would draw the offset line. If you want to avoid the boring all white effect choose a darker grout as in this bathroom for contrast and visual interest. So for a typical 3 6 subway tile these two lines will be 3 inches apart.
However there are many options for subway tile arrangements including vertical patterns herringbone designs basket weave arrangements and more. The room gets a signature look thanks to a slightly tinted grout which helps provide a smooth shift between the crisp white tile and the bold black on the shutters. Installing subway tiles to the tub surround walls. How we started the main shower wall.
And now it s time for the fun part. Your bathroom will also look great with the addition also of some colored bathroom accessories to give enhancement to the plain white colored tiles attached on the walls and floors of your bathroom. It s reminiscent of traditionally laid brick and works well in kitchens and bathrooms alike. If i were to tile the back wall of a shower or bathtub surround with subway tile i would generally start with a vertical centerline.
However for 3 6 subway tile i usually draw the lines either 9 or 15 inches. The walls of this bathroom are clad in traditionally dimensioned and colored subway tiles. For example our friend sarah over at ugly duckling house used handcrafted subway tiles and did a great job on her shower. Symmetry is subway tile s best friend.
So i finally finished installing backer board to the tub surround of the bathroom. Subway tiles are beloved for their timelessness so keep things classic with a white repeating bond pattern. In this bathroom designed by arent pyke the tiled wall will lend itself to a variety.