Tile shower options
20 ways to create impact and interest |
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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.
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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.
44 Modern Shower Tile Ideas and Designs [**2022 Edition**]
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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.
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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.
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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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A tiled shower room should have an unobtrusive, harmonious and cozy design, be distinguished by functionality, beautiful appearance and be a truly comfortable place to relax.
Tile shower cubicle: step-by-step installation instructions
Water procedures are an obligatory daily ritual of a person. But what about the owners of small apartments, where the size of the bathroom does not allow you to place all the desired plumbing? The compact shower cubicle is a modern alternative to the traditional bathtub. And the variety of materials for its arrangement allows you to turn it into a stylish shower room. Do you agree? nine0005
It does not require much space, saves water and time for hygiene procedures. And most importantly - such a design is quite affordable to do it yourself, according to your own design and measurements. Let's take a closer look at how a shower stall is made of tiles in three versions - with a ready-made or home-made pallet, as well as without it.
We will tell you how to build a shower room from tiles yourself, what materials and tools you will need for this. The article also contains expert advice and the main nuances that you should pay attention to during construction.
And the videos posted in the material clearly demonstrate the arrangement of a pallet made of tiles for a shower stall. nine0005
Article content:
- Pros and cons of a tile shower
- Step #1 - select materials and tools
- Step #2 - connect pipes and build a foundation
- Step #3 - assemble the frame and lay the tiles
- Step #4 - Install Cabin Doors
Pros and Cons of Tile Showers
style, homemade showers do not lose popularity. The main reasons are the volumetric dimensions and the impressive cost of really high-quality factory products.
Budget options are most often made of inexpensive plastic and with cheap components, which soon manifest themselves in all their glory in the form. Some of them can be eliminated with your own hands, and to repair individual elements of the shower cabin, you will have to turn to the masters.
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The color scheme of the plastic cabins is quite poor - most often they are available in white or silver, while ceramic elements will allow you to design a shower corner in the same style as the bathroom
Charcot's soul, the need for which is very doubtful, but they significantly increase the cost of plumbing.
In addition, factory products are made according to a standard size range, which is not always suitable for small rooms in country houses or apartments of old buildings, where every centimeter counts. nine0005
Factory cabins are demanding on the evenness of the floor and wall surfaces, and when making a homemade shower, these errors can be eliminated during the construction process
Therefore, a homemade tile shower has a number of advantages: stronger than the plastic walls of standard showers, so it will last a long time.
nine0206 There are not so many disadvantages of a tiled booth (of course, if its installation is carried out in accordance with all the rules and in compliance with the slope). Basically, poor sound insulation is noted, which is solved by laying an additional layer under the screed or installing a finished pallet. nine0005
Many people also think that taking a shower while standing on cold tiles is not very comfortable. But in fact, ceramics quickly heat up under a warm stream, and if desired, a “warm floor” system and an additional heat-insulating layer can be installed under such a lining.
Options for arranging a self-made booth
If you decide to take on the design of the shower area in the bathroom yourself, first decide on the installation location of the future booth and its design.
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The complexity of the preparatory work depends on the choice of design - the need to level the floor, install hydro, sound and heat insulation, install the drain and lay pipes
execution options: with a purchased pallet, ladder or homemade pedestal.
Option #1 - shower with a ready-made tray
If there is enough space in the bathroom, and the main goal of arranging a homemade cubicle is a custom design, it is quite possible to make it easier for yourself and buy a ready-made tray. nine0005
Moreover, in a plumbing store you can choose an option for any design and budget - it can be either a familiar snow-white pedestal made of acrylic, or a product made of beautiful artificial stone or reliable cast iron.
In order for the structure to be stable and leak-free, it may be necessary to level the junction of the walls and the floor at right angles.
The installation of the pallet is carried out on a specially erected foundation, under which communications will be hidden. First you need to make a markup: lay the pallet on the place chosen for installation and circle the contours with a pencil.
Then cut out four supports from foam concrete, which will support the base of the future booth, and check the evenness with a level (if necessary, the blocks can be easily cut). nine0005
Tray supports are fixed with ordinary tile adhesive, but if the design includes height adjustable feet, the installation process will be much easier
Now you need to attach the drain. To do this, it is necessary to return the pallet to the supports and outline the location of the siphon on the floor through the drain hole. Remove the pan again and attach it to the drain pipe so that it coincides with the markings.
If the entrance to the sewer is located at a distance from the drain of the future cabin, use a corrugation or pipe of a suitable diameter, carefully sealing the joints
Then the foundation is erected from foam concrete blocks cut to height and fixed with tile adhesive. When the base is prepared, its upper surface is coated with the same tile adhesive, a pallet is placed on top and adjusted with a wooden or rubber mallet.
At the final stage, it is necessary to ensure the tightness of the structure. To do this, the edges of the pallet must be wiped with a clean cloth, degreased and walked along the joints with silicone sealant. It remains to install the siphon in the pallet and tile the foam concrete foundation with tiles. nine0005
Do you have an acrylic, cast iron or marble pallet? On our site there is a installation of pallets from various materials. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with them.
Option #2 - design of a cabin with a ladder
A spectacular solution that looks attractive in photographs of modern interiors - a one-level cabin without podiums and drops.
This shower enclosure is ideal for smaller bathrooms, especially when equipped with transparent glass doors and walls and floors in the same materials or in a related color scheme with basic finishes. As a result, the design is airy and stylish. nine0005
To increase the space in a small room, the cabin can be left without side partitions, replacing them with curtains or doors that fold into a compact "accordion"
To do this, you need to equip the corner not with a pallet, but. But it is best to plan such a design at the repair stage, because you will have to raise the floor by at least 15 cm in order to hide communications under the concrete layer.
The second option is to drill a hole in the screed for the drain and a groove for the connection to the sewer pipe. But this is if the thickness of the "pie" on the floor allows you to disguise communications, because it is impossible to hammer floor slabs. nine0005
When installing a drain, it is important to provide for the possibility of repair and replacement, so if you install a siphon, always leave an inspection passage, but the design of the drain is more reliable, therefore it allows the use of a monolithic screed
Important recommendations for arranging a drain drain:
- first you need to mark up for the future booth, determine the place for the ladder bowl, where the water from the shower will flow.
- Then a pipe leading to the sewer must be connected to the shower drain. Here it is desirable to provide for a slope of 3% (although 1-2% is possible for a linear ladder) and a permissible angle of rotation at the entrance to the sewer within 30-45 °. Under these conditions, it will be possible to clean the clogged pipe with an ordinary plumbing cable. nine0206
- After measurements, the ladder is installed on supports of the required height and connected to the pipe.
- When all communications are installed and connected, you can perform concrete screed. But even here it is important to make a bevel of 4-5 cm for each meter of length towards the drain bowl so that the water does not stagnate on the floor, but goes into the drain.
At the final stage, you need to make a water supply and close the booth with glass or plastic doors, which can be bought together with fixtures in a plumbing store or made by yourself. nine0005
In an economical option, for example, when organizing a shower in a country house, you can get by with curtains made of polyethylene or waterproof fabric.
Option #3 - shower room with homemade tray
Instead of a factory podium, you can make a solid base for a booth on a brick or concrete foundation, which will only be lined with ceramic tiles or mosaics.
The size of such a shower depends entirely on your preferences - it can be either a modest corner or a real mini-pool with high sides
But such a capital solution can be very difficult to implement in practice, because in addition to the pedestal itself, you will need high-quality waterproofing, and plumbing connections need to be thought out in detail.
Therefore, let us consider in more detail the main stages of such construction, so that it would be easier to assess the front of the forthcoming work and our own forces.
Making a booth from scratch: step by step instructions
First, decide on the shape of the future booth and make markings for it on the floor. The easiest way is to make a square or rectangular shower in a corner or niche, but if you wish, you can also build a trapezoidal or semicircular design.
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But although a lot here depends on the layout and the availability of free space in the bathroom, please note that the minimum dimensions of a comfortable cabin are 90*90 cm. you will surely find in the stocks of a home master: a level, a pencil and a tape measure, a trowel for mortar and glue, grouting spatulas, a roller and a brush.
It would be a good idea to stock up on a construction mixer to stir the mortars, otherwise you will have to prepare the mixture by hand. nine0005
Materials to be prepared:
- Moisture-resistant single brick (silicate brick can also be used, but must be treated with hydrophobic agents).
- Reinforcing mesh with 10*10 cm mesh.
- Mixture for screed M-200.
- Waterproofing mastics or roll materials.
- Insulation.
- Tiles or mosaics with crosses for laying out.
- Tile adhesive, grout and acrylic sealant.
It is also necessary to pre-purchase plumbing parts for - pipe, drain or siphon with all necessary connections.
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Step #2 - we bring pipes and build the foundation
So, the place is chosen, you can start building. First you need to remove the old coating from the floor and walls.
If the floor is sufficiently even, you can immediately process it, but if there are significant differences, you should first make a rough screed (for heat and sound insulation, you can lay glass wool, polystyrene foam or mineral fiber).
Carry out the installation of communications: from the sewerage it is necessary to bring a pipe to the installation site of the siphon or drain with a slope of at least 1%, and from the water supply system - to groove a supply for hot and cold water in the wall
The issue of connecting to sewerage and water supply should be taken very carefully. All joints must be sealed and treated with sealant. If you have never done such work, we recommend that you view the detailed instruction on.
After drying, the surface of the floor and wall is insulated, such as bituminous mastic or liquid rubber.
You can also use rolled materials, but the ideal option is polymerizing impregnations (liquid glass), which are used to insulate pools. nine0005
When cured, they form a water-tight coating that will reliably protect against leaks.
The pipes should also be treated, leaving only the valves and outlets open.
Waterproofing is a mandatory step when building a shower room with your own hands, because it can save you from the problem of flooding neighbors, fungus and wear of building materials in contact with water future booth, forming the sides. Then a ladder with a water seal or a standard siphon is installed and connected to the sewer pipe. nine0005
After that, the floor is laid with bricks or poured with a self-levelling mixture (3-5 cm thick) using a reinforcing mesh.
When arranging the finishing screed, it is important not to forget to make a slope to the drain, otherwise the water will constantly stagnate on the floor of the shower room
It remains to carefully wipe all the joints and cracks with a solution of sand and cement, dry and again coat with waterproofing, without affecting the siphon.
We have another article on our website, in which we examined the self-management process in more detail, providing the material with step-by-step photos. nine0005
Step #3 - Assembling the frame and laying the tiles
If you want to make a complete cubicle, not a shower enclosure, you need to build partitions. Depending on the location, on one or both sides the cabin is already adjacent to the room wall.
Missing partitions can be made from moisture-resistant plywood or drywall, followed by cladding with the same tiles or mosaics. To do this, you need to build a frame from a metal profile, sheathe it with plasterboard, align the seams with putty and prime the surface. nine0005
If the plasterboard wall does not inspire you, you can build a partition made of transparent or frosted glass (triplex is best), glass blocks, plastic panels mosaic bases.
This can be done with plaster followed by a moisture-resistant impregnation treatment or with a gypsum mixture.
If you have chosen a complex shape for the pallet, where there are smooth lines, roundings or a large number of corners, it is better to choose sheet mosaic for cladding - it is easier to work with than large tiles that need to be carefully measured and cut
After leveling, attach the cladding with tile adhesive and seal the joints with moisture-resistant grout. When the mortar hardens, seal the joints of the tiles with the walls of the shower with sealant.
The better the laying and the smaller the gaps between tiles, the longer the decorative coating will last in a humid environment.
Step #4 - install the doors for the cubicle
To prevent water from splashing all over the bathroom during hygiene procedures, it is desirable to enclose the shower from all sides. The easiest option is to arrange or waterproof curtains. nine0005
But such a solution is more suitable for a shower in a country house, but it is unlikely to decorate a room in an apartment.
Therefore, you can buy ready-made sliding, folding or hinged doors or make them yourself from drywall or plywood.
Swing doors are the simplest solution for arranging a cabin made of tiles, and although their design does not differ in tightness, it will perfectly protect against splashes of water throughout the room.
But still the best option (both in design and moisture resistance level) for arranging partitions of a makeshift booth - sliding polycarbonate or glass doors, at least 6 mm thick. nine0005
You can cut and finish blanks in a glass workshop, and install them using ready-made canopies that are attached to both the ceiling and walls.
Building and design tips
To create your own unique design, you can combine different materials without forgetting the practicality and safety of your future shower room. For example, for the floor, it is advisable to choose a relief small tile or mosaic - on a rough surface with frequent seams, there is less chance of slipping.
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Multi-colored pebbles or other decor can also be used as a finishing material for the pallet, filling the top layer with a transparent sealant.
If you wish, you can equip a home-made structure with a hydromassage and other functions from the arsenal of a factory hydrobox, but for this you will have to install additional pipes and make special outlets
A few important nuances: into the sewer must always be below the floor level. This determines the height of the pallet with a built-in siphon or drain. nine0206
nine0206 When designing your future booth, think about the comfort details.
At the construction stage, it is easy to provide various shelves or niches to accommodate all kinds of shampoos, gels and other hygiene items, or to build a small chair lined with tiles.
Conclusions and a useful video on the topic
For a more complete picture of the various nuances and stages of work on arranging homemade booths, we suggest that you study several videos with tips from the masters. nine0005
How to install a linear drain for a shower enclosure:
How to make a cubicle with a tile tray and underfloor heating:
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How to make a floor screed for a pallet: