Subway Tile Above Shower Surround

Our high quality acrylic white bathroom surround enclosures are designed to mimic the look of architectural porcelain tile.

Subway tile above shower surround. The tile can either match the surround to blend in and make the entire unit look larger. Otherwise the tile will look like it s falling off a cliff and then you might want to do the same. Spread it thinly with the grooved side of a trowel. If you want to avoid the boring all white effect choose a darker grout as in this bathroom for contrast and visual interest.

A medium gray color that mimics a 2 x 4 subway tile with gray grout. White subway tile tub surround 2020 there are certain places for such a unique and interesting interior design approach as a subway tile. 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. The bathtub and shower surround kits are thermally formed and have structural strength and durability and will not crack or yellow ensuring your bathroom maintains its tip top look for years to come.

Don t glob on too much mortar. So for a typical 3 6 subway tile these two lines will be 3 inches apart. Especially in a subway tile is more unique and sophisticated. It looks especially beautiful in a shower area but if you don t have defined zone for the shower just a bathtub don t get upset.

Do make sure that the very first row of tile is perfectly level. 3 piece solid surface subway tile easy up adhesive alcove shower surround in white 8 model stmk723662 010 1156 90. I wish the surround was a little higher because the walls above is getting a little wet after showers. 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.

Glass also is more reflective than ceramic. Add a few rows of decorative tile above the surround to extend it all the way to the ceiling. 3 piece easy up adhesive corner wall surround in white. A beautiful bathroom tile design can transform a plain space into a standout sanctuary.

Then off of the centerline i would draw the offset line. My favorites are the metro blanco and the metro carrera. Smart tiles come in a box just like this with simple instructions. I m considering installing ceramic tile above my fiberglass shower surround.

Depending on the type of tile you are looking at it. They have so many beautiful choices to choose from so i did have a hard time narrowing it down. 3 piece direct to stud alcove subway tile shower surround in. Aquatic acrylx applied acrylic 30 in.

Then let it set for a few minutes before adding more tiles above.