When selecting tiles for your shower or bathroom, there are many factors to consider. Showers and your bathrooms are one of the most important areas in your home, so it’s important that you choose the right tile and tile style for your home. Whether you’re doing a full bathroom remodel, or replacing just the tile, choosing the right tile for both the shower floors and walls is an important decision. So what goes into deciding on bathroom tile?

First, you’ll want to choose a tile material, that is solid, dense, and able to withstand water and humidity. You’ll also need to decide if you want to use the same tile for the entire shower, or just the walls or floor. You also need to consider the shape and size of your shower as this can impact your selection as well.

How to Choose Shower Tiles

Here are a few important things to keep in mind:

1. Think about your bathroom design as a whole and which shower tile will complement it best. 

2. Consider the color of the ceilings and walls and decide whether you want the tiles or walls to be the neutral color in the room. 

3. Be sure to take into consideration the textures of tiles.

4. Choose a material that is recommended for a shower and is slip-resistant to avoid falls or injury.

Tile Material

The most common materials used for shower tiles are typically porcelain and ceramic. The denser the tile, the less permeable to moisture and the more durable it is. Glazed ceramic tiles are even more resistant to water.

Stone tiles like marble, travertine, slate, and granite are also great choices, but are typically more expensive. They are also more porous, so they will need to be routinely sealed in order to prevent wear over time.

Tile Design

One of the most important things to do when deciding on shower tile is to consider the design of the entire bathroom space. Is your style modern, coastal, minimalist, etc? Once you identify your style you’ll be able to narrow down your choice of tile as well as other bathroom fixtures.

When considering the size of your tiles, you also want to consider going with smaller tiles. This is because this will create more grout lines which will in turn give you more traction.

Tile Texture

Many homeowners don’t realize this but the texture of the tile you choose is important to consider. This is because the texture of your tile will play a role in how you must maintain it. Rougher textures that have crevices will require a deep scrubbing more often than tiles that have polished, flat surfaces.

Now you have a better understanding on how to choose tiles for your Florida bathroom remodel, it’s time to speak with a professional bathroom renovator and tile installer. Contact us today to schedule a consultation for your next home improvement project in Florida.