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If you're planning a remodel, you are likely looking for new shower tile ideas. Even in the smallest of rooms, these can be transformative, creating not just the opportunity to add color and pattern, but to introduce space-enhancing visual tricks, too. 

Usually we’d say the shower itself is the best place for a brainstorm, but thinking outside the cubicle and taking a look at these inspirational ideas for showers might just be the next best thing. 

Both waterproof and washable, bathroom tile ideas are perfect for showers both with and without trays, and for the floors of wet rooms, too. 

Aside from their practicalities, the availability of tiling in a wide array of shower-fit materials – from porcelain and glass, to ceramic and stone – as well as shapes, sizes, colors and finishes, means that the design possibilities are endless.

Shower tile ideas

Whether you’re looking to conjure contemporary cool with shower wall ideas or channel some classic elegance with marble shower floor ideas, you need good tile to turn walk-in shower ideas into practical but perfectly pretty spaces. These shower tile ideas will help turn your washroom into a waterproof wonder.

1. Create drama and play with proportion

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'Whether you are designing for walk-in shower ideas or looking for small bathroom shower tile ideas, using all the visual tricks you can will make a small bathroom look bigger,' says Lucy Searle, Editor in Chief, Homes & Gardens. 

'Decorating with stripes is one way to do this; diagonal lines draw the eye upwards and outwards which can trick the eye into seeing a space as wider and taller at the same time.'

2. Rethink what shower tiles can do

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If you are looking for shower tile ideas with a difference, why not embrace the latest of bathroom trends: wall mural ideas?

'Many tile brands are now designing murals with tile so that you can create a feature wall with walk-in shower tiles, as seen in this bathroom by Drummonds , or behind the bathroom basin or over the bath,' says Jennifer Ebert, Homes & Gardens' digital editor. 'Forward-thinking brands such as Wall&Deco are also designing waterproof wallpapers that can be used in a similar way in bathrooms and even wet rooms.'

3. Go for all-over color with shower tiles

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Shower tile ideas can be used to create enormous impact if matched with wall and bathroom ceiling ideas in matching finishes. Your bathroom paint ideas can be easily color-matched to tile color, though you can choose other waterproof or water-resistant surfaces such as Tadelakt , which mimics traditional Moroccan plasterwork and can come in a range of colors. Combined with matte or low-sheen tiles, it can give even the tiniest of shower rooms incredible impact.

4. Play with tile sizes

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If you are working up a plan for bathroom shower ideas, it's likely you're designing a bathroom that has more than one function: both as a shower or wet room space and a bathing space.

Whether it a family bathroom or a Jack and Jill bathroom, this is going to be a busy space. In this case, and with all multi-purpose rooms, it pays to keep the decor simple. However, simple does not mean plain or bland. You can use shower tile ideas to add visual interest simply by using two different tile sizes in the same color, as in the bathroom above.

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Just as you might keep the walls of a living room plain but throw down a colorful rug to add visual layering, color and pattern, the same can be achieved with shower tile. This is a useful ploy in a smaller space; with plain wall tile, the room will feel calmer and spacious, while the patterned floor tile will bring character and interest. 

'Note the sloped lip where the floor and wall tile join,' says Lucy Searle. 'This is a good way to ensure there are no areas in your shower where water pools, creating an opportunity for mold to grow on grouting. When you are tiling in a shower, it pays to use this technique both on the floor and in any storage niches. '

6. Bookmatch marble for drama

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Marble bathroom ideas can be an incredibly dramatic material to use for shower tile ideas, and bookmatching it creates extra impact and a sense of balance that's important in enhancing a small space – add it to your wet room ideas if you're looking to create a sophisticated feel.

'Natural stone, in slab, tile and mosaic forms, is a material we use often,' says Charu Gandhi, founder of interior design studio Elicyon . 'Marble instantly suggests classic elegance and something special, and it can be bookmatched to stunning effect.'

Founder of luxury interior design agency Taylor Howe s, Karen Howes adds, 'Luxurious real marble and durable, easy-to-maintain marble-effect porcelain always suggest tranquility and a connection to nature. I suggest using mosaics on the floor and larger-format tiles in the shower.'

7. Use mosaics to make the most of curves

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Mosaics allow you to create flexible shower tile ideas, and are especially useful for creating shower bench ideas that are both practical and free of sharp edges.  

'There is a real trend for installing shower benches in cubicles and wet rooms now,' says H&G Editor in Chief Lucy Searle. 'Largely inspired by the need for creating spa bathrooms at home post-pandemic, they can be tiled to create an eye-catching feature.'

8. Contrast floor and wall tiles in a shower

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To create a really impactful look, create contrast with tile layout patterns and ideas. This Art Deco style bathroom designed by Yousef Mansuri, director of design at CP Hart , includes a wet room style shower – but space isn't actually that big. So as not to detract from the room's size – and its many Deco features – the white and black chequerboard floor tiles were continued into the shower area. To contrast with the floor, the owner, who grew up in Spain, chose azure blue glazed wall tiles to remind him of the ocean; they are finished with a polished black trim for definition.

9. Pick porcelain for practicality

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Porcelain tiles can be designed to mimic the look of other materials – it could be something as simple as a marble-look, or you could choose something more adventurous, such as a wood-effect. Either way, it's a versatile way to create more impactful shower room ideas without spending a fortune on natural materials.

'A porcelain tile is a great option as shower tile ideas as they require no sealing. With any bathroom project it is also worth considering the slip resistance of the tiles – a balance of beauty and practicality should be met,' says Isabel Fernandez, Director at natural stone flooring company Quorn Stone . 

10. Create a feature wall with shower tiles

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If you want to create a luxurious appeal, one way to do so is to make room for a large shower area – and to draw attention to it with a feature wall of brightly patterned tiles. 

'When it comes to pattern, I like to keep things simple but bold, as this creates a more contemporary look than a busy mix. Pick a genre of pattern and stick to it, combining perhaps two graphic patterns, for example, rather than mixing in a floral as well,' advises interior and textiles designer Eva Sonaike .

11. White marble is a timeless option

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'An interior design classic, marble’s cool and opulent aesthetic looks beautiful in a range of interiors, from minimal and laid-back chic to maximalist styles saturated with color,' says Lee Thornley, Founder of Bert & May . 

'Until recently, marble was a luxury statement, timeless but out of reach for many interiors enthusiasts. However, smaller format tiles are now bringing this stunning material into more homes, and it has been lovely to see the beautiful natural patinas within the stone creating a unique and natural design in so many, varied settings.'

White shower tile ideas are easiest to work around, making white-gray marble a hugely popular choice that works well either as an accent or in abundance. Even when used generously over large tiles — as in the bathroom picture shown above — its effect is still relatively understated.

12. Get tonal with deep blues 

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With its calming properties and associations with watery worlds, blue is an excellent choice for shower room tiles.  

To shake off the clichés, go dark with your choice of shade, and to stop it being too domineering, embrace a little tonal range. 

In the shower room shown above, square tiles in a few different tones give a sense of movement to the wall, like gently undulating waves. Pair it with pure white fittings to keep things light. 

13. Keep it neutral (for now)

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‘The tiles in a bathroom are an important part of the room and often span both wall and floor,’ says Isabel Fernandez, Director at Quorn Stone . ‘With this in mind we find neutral colors work well for the tiles, as pops of color can be added through accessories, tap finishes and painted vanity units.’

In this room, a spectacular standalone shower cubicle is clad in white and gray marble, while the rest of the room is treated to a large multi-colored bathroom art idea on the wall.

14. Go big with patterns

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For an invigorating start to the day, embrace pattern in your shower tiles – and don’t be afraid to use them in bulk. In this room, a rustic tile has been used in repetition to create an all-encompassing, Mediterranean feel. 

'We are seeing an increase in bold use of color and pattern when it comes to choosing shower tiling schemes', says Thornley.

'Where previously iterations of fairly traditional 'spa-like', pared back schemes were very popular, the shower is being increasingly seen as an opportunity to add an exciting splash of color and personality into a bathroom.'

15. Create a glamorous nook amid rustic charm

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The jewel-like quality of tiling means it has the capability to turn a shower nook into a glamorous getaway. 

Here, a farmhouse-style design embraces natural textures and wood paneling throughout most of the room, while a partially concealed shower area is picked out in white-gray marble, adding a distinctly luxurious touch. 

If the natural stone panels are slightly beyond your budget, it is now possible to get marble-effect tiles made from porcelain that are both convincing and more accessible.  

16. Subway tiles are made for monochrome looks

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Subway tile ideas aren't going anywhere, and while these on-trend oblong favorites are available in pretty much every color and finish, a classic high-shine white with black grouting will bring some vintage character to a monochrome look. 

A black border helps break up their wall-to-wall use in this shower tile idea while the patterned bathroom floor tile idea makes the subway tiles feel less utilitarian and more purposeful. 

17. Journey under the sea with green marble 

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Of course, Calacatta-style white isn’t the only marble rippling into shower rooms these days, as the material’s sinewy natural pattern makes it a fit for wet rooms in myriad colors. The atmospheric deep sea tones of emerald green are a particularly on-trend choice. 

‘Our clients are increasingly opting for the richer, darker Verde Guatemala marble we now offer as an option on many of our products and we expect this material to prove ever more popular,’ says James Lentaigne, Creative Director at Drummonds .  

‘Green marble works extremely well with brassware and accessories in warm brass tones or dark antique finishes, helping to create a refined, luxurious look.’

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Shower tiling doesn’t have to be confined to a cubicle. If you’re looking for a practical backsplash to a standalone bathtub and shower head, use tiles to turn an awkward wall space into a work of art. 

In the bathroom wall idea shown above, just part of the wall has been filled with patterned tiles to create a deliberate feature, framed like a picture with wall paint. Tiling just a small — but carefully chosen — area is great for using more expensive tiles to make an impact without breaking the budget. 

 19. Get geometric with your marble 

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Large panels of marble allow full appreciation of the material’s natural motif, but using it in small amounts lends focus to the details. In this shower, the stone’s irregular layers are contrasted with the strong geometric lines of a patterned tessellation, which is both instantly impactful and endlessly entrancing.  

20. Bring the whole room together with all-out tiling

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For rooms with more open-plan shower areas, tiles can be used to either zone an area, or encourage a boundary-less feel. 

In this wet room, wall tiles run out of the shower space and across the bath to tie this area together. The floor tiles continue across the whole room, reassuring all users that their soggy feet won’t do damage wherever they tread. 

What is the best tile for a shower? 

If you're wondering how to tile a bathroom wall, or which materials are best to use, porcelain, glass, stone and ceramic all work really well in a shower space. 

But regardless of what material you choose, Thornley warns you should understand it fully before getting started, as there are costly mistakes to avoid when buying tiles.

‘One of the most important things for shower tiling is to make sure that you know what kind of tile you are using, and to ensure that you install it correctly. Different materials need different treatment, it will not only make a huge difference to the longevity of your bathroom, but also to the finished look if you get it wrong.’ 

What is the best size tile for a shower?

There is no hard and fast rule for the best tile size for a shower, though you will see advice that says smaller rooms require a smaller tile so that it feels in proportion to the space. While this can work, it doesn't play to the visual tricks you can create with tile to make your space feel larger and more characterful. In fact, using a large-scale tile in a small shower room can make it feel larger than small-scale tile, which will have more grout lines, creating a visually busier (and therefore smaller) space.

What is the easiest tile to keep clean in a shower? 

For Fernandez, porcelain is the way to go for a low-maintenance result. 

‘They are a great option for bathroom spaces as they require no sealing and most bathroom cleaners can be used to keep them looking their best,’ she says. ‘A porcelain tile can also be used in conjunction with epoxy resin grout which ensures the grout lines remain free from discoloration and any dreaded black mould.’ 

Ailis started out at British GQ, where a month of work experience turned into 18 months of working on all sorts of projects, writing about everything from motorsport to interiors, and helping to put together the GQ Food & Drink Awards. She then spent three years at the London Evening Standard, covering restaurants and bars. After a period of freelancing, writing about food, drink and homes for publications including Conde Nast Traveller, Luxury London and Departures, she started at Homes & Gardens as a Digital Writer, allowing her to fully indulge her love of good interior design. She is now a fully fledged food PR but still writes for Homes & Gardens as a contributing editor.

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These modern shower tile ideas and designs for 2022 will have you looking to redesign your bathroom! Did you know that changing the shower tile pattern for your bathroom can transform the entire look of the bathroom?

Not every look will fit into every bathroom and that is why it is important to have a large set of ideas to choose from.

Below are some shower tile ideas that can transform any bathroom into something new and spectacular.

44 Modern Shower Tile Ideas To Make Your Bathroom Amazing

Staggered Rows Mixed with Organized Rows

You Don’t Have To Go Symmetrical. Not every tile in your shower has to be lined up perfectly to create a beautiful tile pattern. In fact, some shower tile patterns are purposely put into a disorganized look. This can be done by staggering the tiles with different colors or even shapes. These types of shower tile ideas are truly endless.

 

The Hawaiian Straw

Green Raindrops Shower Tile Ideas

Scales of Grey

Triangular Shades of Blue

Checkered Tan with Solid White

A Checkered to Solid Color Shower Tile.  Another shower tile idea is a solid color that meets up with a solid pattern. This wall tile can be a checkered area of different colored small tiles and then an area that has one single color of tile. This can help make certain areas of the shower sand out by the change in a pattern. The tile ideas are endless for this type of shower tile and can be laid out according to your preference.

 

Large Marble Rectangles

Shifting Planks

Blue Tile Waterfall

Solid White Marble Crisp

Try a solid color of tile in the entire shower except for on or around the built-in niche then lay out a checkered look of two tones of tile.

 

Honeycomb Brown

Extruded White Brick

Chevron Shapes

Tall Standing White Tiles


A checkered tile pattern except for around certain areas of the shower like the faucets or maybe even a shelf. This shower tile pattern can be reversed as well for an equally unique look.

 

Contrasting Built-in Niche Centerpiece

To create a beautiful masterpiece in the center of your walk-in shower that is even more eye-popping, you can have a staggered look of tile with a set pattern in the center. For example, you can choose to do a letter to represent your last name or even just a diamond tile design or a particular shape with a set color.

 

Rustic Alley Way

Outdoor Oasis – Flattened Pebble Floor Tiles

Freckled Pebble Tiles

3 Texture Title Mix – River Stone, Marble, Faux Tile Wood

Polka Dotted Tan Pebble Tile With Faux Wood Tile Shower Tile Ideas

Shiny Metallic

Small Pixel Tiles

Monochrome Polygonal Tile

Blue Subway Tile Contrast with 1×1 White Tile

Shower tile ideas using a Two-Toned Tile Pattern. A bathroom tile pattern that involves two different colors can definitely transform your bathroom shower. Consider, shower tile that has two of the similar colors but of a different tone. This can create a tile pattern that is less boring and more fun. Also, the tile colors can be of a different contrast altogether. This can transform the showers look completely.

 

Slant Pattern with Center Attraction

Go Green

Pac-Man Kids Shower Tile

Rocky Path

Peacock Design

Yellow 70’s Tile Design

Faux Wooded Tile Shower Idea

Is That Really Tile? One way to really change the entire look of your bathroom’s shower tile is to purchase a set of tiles that do not even look ceramic tile or like shower tiles at all. There are endless designs on the market of shower tiles that can customize any shower to perfection! Shower tile can be purchased with an appearance of wood which creates a modern touch.

 

White Rectangles

Go Completely Solid with Your Favorite Colors.  Another way to change up a bathroom shower tile pattern is to go completely solid. It is all about your individual preference! One way to change your shower tile is to choose a color that fits the bathroom. Even some vibrant colors can fit well into a shower tile setting. Solid white shower tiled bathrooms have been owned by many.

 

Tan Staggered Shower Tile Ideas

Thin Grey Stripes with Pebbles

Bricked Travertine Shower Tile Ideas

One of our best bathroom shower tile ideas is to do a contrast between a solid and checkered look between the tile floor and ceiling.

 

Sprinkles of Fun

Another way to change some things up in your bathroom shower with just the shape of the tile is to turn some of the tile pieces in diagonal directions with different colors. This can really make some of those pieces of tile stand out more than the other and even transform the entire look.

 

Slight Color Variations

Beautiful Natural Stone Tile Mix

Small-Scale Narrow Extruded Rows

Diamonds Designs with Subway Tile

Different Tile Shapes Make A Wonderful Pattern. Sometimes the color of the tile does not even need to be changed to transform a bathroom’s shower tile. One way to mix things up a little bit and add a unique and elegant look to a shower is to change up the shower tile with a mix match shapes between the shower floor and shower walls. The tiles can change from squares to rectangles or even a broken tile appearance can sometimes be used to change things up a bit.

 

Vertical Glass Subway Shower Tile Ideas

Translucent Polygonal Tile Pattern

 

Moroccan Inspired Tile Pattern

Mini-Teal Subway Tile

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What type of tile is better to choose?

The finish must not only be beautiful, but also meet certain requirements, have high moisture repellency, chemical resistance, good strength properties and waterproofing, in the form of special grout mixtures that prevent the appearance of fungus and mold. Be sure to look at the article about finishing the bathroom with tiles, where all the nuances are taken into account. nine0005

Photo of a shower tray made of tiles

Clinker floor tiles for a self-made shower platform are selected taking into account frequent and prolonged contact with water. For cladding, products are used that have a relief or rough surface and a high rate of slip resistance, which is less traumatic.

The most common design is in the form of a dense, durable, durable and moisture-resistant porcelain stoneware or quartz vinyl finish. Such structures can be rectangular, square, rounded, open without a roof or closed with a podium, walls and a ceiling base. The rimmed tray can be of various heights, deep enough and perfectly functional as a bathtub, which is especially suitable for those who, for example, need to bathe a child. nine0005

The photo shows the interior of the bathroom and an open shower made of tiles with a square-shaped shower tray.

Mosaic is also often used in the design of the pallet, which not only easily copes with facing of various shapes, but also makes the surface non-slippery due to the large number of tile joints and joints.

Seat decoration with tiles

Convenient and comfortable steps or chairs integrated into the wall are most often decorated with small tiles or mosaics, most suitable for curved and curved lines. nine0005

Examples of shelving and niches in the shower

By finishing the built-in niches and shelves in the shower, it turns out to create truly elegant accents in the interior. For example, you can use dark-colored tiles and thereby give the niches visual depth or choose a contrasting design for the shelves and make them even more decorative.

Pictured is a shower room with niches finished with dark mosaics. nine0005

How to tile a shower enclosure without a tray?

In this case, use a lining that contrasts with the overall design of the room, thereby highlighting the shower area, or use the same type of large-format tiles that are suitable for the floor without height differences. Thus, it turns out to visually enlarge the space and give it a very solid appearance.

When arranging this cabin, the main requirement is the sufficient height of the room, since, due to the fact that the shower drain and the pipe that drains water into the sewer must be located below the floor level, with the help of a concrete screed, it is necessary to raise the floor and make a slope in the direction to plum. nine0005

The photo shows a toilet combined with a bathtub and a shower room without a tray with a glass door, lined with tiles.

Tile layout options

The classic boar tile laying option is a horizontal arrangement with an offset. To create a non-banal design, you can apply a more complex, but at the same time quite original layout in vertical rows or herringbone. It is also considered very time-consuming to lay tiled products diagonally, which allows you to visually expand the space. nine0005

The photo shows a gray boar tile with a horizontal layout with an offset in the shower.

Color range of tiles

The choice of color solution directly depends on the dimensions of the room and its functional planning features. Beige, white, black, gray, green, blue, brown or any other color tile finish, taking into account all the spatial nuances, can harmoniously complement any design.

The photo shows the interior of a bathroom with a shower, decorated with gray square tiles.

When using light shades, not predominantly white, it is possible to visually expand the shower and increase in volume. A more inimitable and unique design, as well as the elimination of minor surface defects, can be achieved by alternating tile products of different colors.

Shower designs

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Combination of tiles and mosaics

This combination creates a really interesting finish for a shower room. With the addition of such a characteristic touch as a mosaic, the situation takes on a more thoughtful and complete look.

Photo of beige tiling combined with colorful mosaics in an open shower.

Wood effect

Completely reproduces the appearance of natural wood, while having all the advantages of ceramic tiles. nine0005

Be sure to check out our selection of wood look tile ideas.

Stone effect

Thanks to special technologies, ceramics are distinguished by even the smallest irregularities, graceful breaks, cracks and overflows characteristic of stone rocks.

The photo shows a small shower room made of marble imitation tiles in the bathroom interior.

Concrete effect

Visually and aesthetically, the room with this cladding acquires a more powerful and reliable appearance. nine0005

Fish scales

Due to the beauty of fish scales, which have soft overflows, it turns out to visually endow the space with additional volume.

Photo of a bathroom with an open shower without a tray, decorated with turquoise fish scale tiles.

Large pebbles

It is not afraid of moisture and therefore equally well suited both for decorating a shower room in an apartment and for decorating a summer shower in a country house. Large pebbles will bring the mood of a real sea coast into the atmosphere. nine0005

Patterned

A large image covering the entire plane or small patterns repeated several times are an excellent solution to diversify and enliven a monochromatic design.

The photo shows the interior of the bathroom and a small shower room with white tiles decorated with drawings.

Ideas for decorating a shower cabin in various styles

With proper decoration of a shower room, you can create a truly beautiful design for any interior direction, such as loft, provence, country, classic or modern style. nine0005

For example, for a modern style, laconic finishes are used in basic and neutral colors, which are sometimes complemented by bright elements. For Provence, fragmentary use of patchwork mosaic or patchwork tiles is chosen, and in an urban loft, no less organic boar tile or cladding imitating aged surfaces and building materials is used.

The photo shows a shower room made of gray hog tiles in the interior of a loft-style bathroom. nine0005

Features of tiling a small shower room

In a small shower room, medium-sized ceramics without unnecessary patterns and patterns are most appropriate. When laying out walls, you can use a horizontal arrangement that visually expands the space or vertical laying that raises the ceiling. On the floor, to increase the area, you can use a square or rectangular tile, laid out diagonally.

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An excellent alternative to a bulky bathroom is a shower cubicle. Such a design is quite compact, convenient to use and practical maintenance, it can be mounted on its own. nine0005

To install glass or plastic walls and doors, a pallet must first be prepared, and tiles are the best material for cladding. The advantages and disadvantages of the design and finishing material can be assessed in the photo of a tile shower tray.

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Selection of finishing materials

For the manufacture of shower trays from tiles, you can choose from a wide variety of cladding materials: from ceramic to Metlakh model or mosaic. In addition, the benefits include: nine0005

  1. Sufficient tiled strength.
  2. With the right approach to masonry and grouting, water does not get between adjacent tiles, which means there is no risk of pathogenic fungus.
  3. The very surface of the tile is very resistant to not only moisture, but also detergents and disinfectants.
  4. The tile is not afraid of exposure to high temperatures.
  5. Some types of tiles allow the arrangement of shower trays of non-standard shape (oval, with rounded sides, L-shaped). Such properties are possessed by mosaic tiles, which are small squares of glass, stone, and ceramics. nine0214
  6. Finishing material allows you to choose the width and height of the tiled shower tray.

The advantages of the finishing material include a large selection of tiles of all possible shapes, sizes, colors and textures.

Requirements for shower tray

All furniture and surfaces in the bathroom have a number of safety requirements to help prevent falls and injury:

Be sure to use grout with antiseptic components that prevent the development of pathogenic fungus and mold. nine0005

Tiles for shower tray

Today, manufacturers of finishing materials offer their customers a wide selection of tile modules of various sizes, colors, and textures.

Be sure to evaluate the wear resistance class of tiles, the degree of strength, resistance to moisture and high temperatures before buying. The main types of tiles for finishing the shower tray include:

  1. Tiles are one of the most popular types of material. Differs in the increased durability, stylish decor. The entire group of facing material is divided into three subgroups according to the degree of moisture absorption (the choice of the owner depends on the type of shower, the frequency of water procedures, the number of family members). nine0214
  2. Porcelain tiles. The production technology uses an admixture of natural stone, which gives the surface of the material not only an advantageous decor, but also sufficient strength.
  3. Glass or stone mosaics are used to decorate the walls and edges of the shower tray. Gives the surface of the structure a pleasant glossy sheen, allows you to finish the least accessible places (joints, corners, rises).

In swimming pools and showers often use metlakh tiles, which are made by pressing and additional firing. It is these techniques that give the composition the strength of natural stone. nine0005

Easily withstands any mechanical stress, is not at all afraid of moisture and high temperatures. Tiled modules have a unique design with a beautiful oriental ornament.

Pallet building tools

Building a brick and tile shower tray is a rather time-consuming process that will require the master to prepare the following tools:

  1. Cement, sand, gravel.
  2. Tank for mixing concrete. nine0214
  3. If you plan to install underfloor heating, you will need a set of pipes, a pump and other parts of the heating circuit.
  4. Tile of the selected model.
  5. Roulette.
  6. Bulgarian for cutting tile modules.
  7. Construction pencil and level.
  8. Bituminous mastic is useful for waterproofing the shower tray under the tiles.

Grout, primer must also be prepared in advance for work. Inexperienced craftsmen will need instructions on how to make a shower tray. nine0005

Step-by-step instructions

The most simplified option for construction work is the presence of a ready-made concrete base, on which tiles are laid. However, this situation is far from always encountered, and the owner has to start work from scratch.

Drawing preparation

Today, masters have a unique opportunity to use ready-made projects and schemes in their work. On an independent drawing, be sure to note: nine0005

  1. Dimensions and shape of the tile shower tray.
  2. Presence of borders and its height (for a tile shower tray with a border).
  3. The location of the drain and the direction of the communication lines.

For the scheme of a shower tray made of tiles without a border, indicate the location of door structures and auxiliary accessories (seat, handles).

Screed preparation

The place for the future shower cabin is cleared, the appropriate measurements of the site are made. Then proceed according to the following instructions for installing a tile shower tray: nine0005

  1. Equipped with a shower outlet. Draw lines of communication. This stage of construction work is very important, because due to an error in the calculations and installation, you will have to remove the entire tiled and concrete base.
  2. A formwork is placed along the perimeter of the site, corresponding to the shape of the future pallet. Be sure to take into account the height of the sides, the width of the brick, the dimensions of the tile module.
  3. Equip a sand-cement screed.
  4. A shower tray made of tiles in an apartment must have high-quality waterproofing. After the screed has completely dried, a layer of bituminous mastic is applied to its surface, which performs the function of waterproofing. For reliability, 2 layers are applied, leaving time for drying of each of the layers. nine0214

When waterproofing, it is important to pay attention to corners and hard-to-reach places where water can seep into the base layer of the screed.

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Formwork and reinforcement

The formwork is mounted from wooden boards, cutting out the details according to a pre-prepared drawing. It can be a figure in the form of the letter G or the letter P, depending on the model and location of the shower tray. The boards on the screed are temporarily fixed in one position. The next task of the master is to reinforce the future pallet. nine0005

Reinforcement with a cross section of about 0.8 cm serves as the main material. A mesh is woven from rods of equal length. The resulting mesh is laid out on a prepared sand-cement screed. This stage of work is completed by installing the internal formwork.

Pouring concrete base

Any shower tray must have a sufficiently strong and even base made of concrete. Instructions on how to make a do-it-yourself tile shower tray: nine0005

  1. Sand, cement and water are poured into a separately prepared container in the recommended proportions (data can be found in building standards).
  2. After obtaining a solution of a homogeneous consistency, gravel and liquid glass are added to the composition. The working mass is re-mixed so that no voids form inside.
  3. Mortar is poured into the formwork and spread evenly over the surface. The formation of voids can be avoided by fine vibration created by hands and a trowel. nine0214

At the end, a drain is drawn up to drain the water in the center of the pallet, the rest of the surface is leveled with a spatula.

Pallet tiling

After the concrete surface has completely hardened, proceed directly to the tiling. The work uses a moisture-resistant adhesive designed specifically for fixing tiles.

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The adhesive is applied with a spatula, evenly distributing the adhesive mass over the surface of the substrate.

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