Maximum Tile Size For Shower Walls

I m thinking about using slate on this shower floor and i have received conflicting advice regarding the tile size.

Maximum tile size for shower walls.

Nobody wants a tile to fall of the ceiling and hurt someone or crack a shower pan tile. If you mix x77 per the directions use the correct trowel size back butter your tiles and use directional troweling your tiles won t slide down the wall. My shower floor is 4 x 5 with a kerdi drain in the center. For example choose a mosaic tile size for the shower floor a larger tile for the walls and a coordinating texture or design for your shower niche.

As a rule of thumb you can consider three different styles we know it s hard to choose. 6 8 and 8 10 wall tile sizes are typical in bathroom installations these days but we are also seeing more homeowners use 12 12 and 12 24 floor tiles on walls too. Subway tile is used on bathroom walls kitchen or bathroom backsplashes showers and tub surrounds. Also if you re tiling a ceiling in the shower x77 is a fantastic option.

If your home has a little more space available a very common recommendation is to have a shower with minimum dimensions of 60 x 36. Some have advised not to go larger than 4 x 4. While you can see standard shower sizes as small as 32 x 32 most people would feel comfortable in a 48 x 36 size shower. The smallest size tile that can be called true subway tile is 3 inches high by 6 inches wide.

Including too many different types of tile in your shower will give it an overwhelming look. Though if you re tiling a closet sized shower a medium size tile such as 4 x 8 and 6 x 8 could work better for the floor larger tiles square hexagon or rectangular with tighter and fewer grout lines can similarly make a room seem more open. For shower walls generally it is best to use larger tiles from 4 inch by 4 inch tiles on upward to large format tiles in the 15 inch by 30 inch range from a visual standpoint tile smaller than 4 inches square creates a busy appearance. More importantly smaller tiles are difficult to clean.

It is rarely if ever used as floor tile. More seams mean more grout and that presents you with that much more grout. Especially in a small shower a larger white tile can make it feel less cramped. The floor is sloped 1 4 per foot from the drain to the furthest point.

Porcelain planks are also a popular choice for bathroom walls.