Bathroom tile choice dilemma - match or not.
6 years ago
We are partially renovating the bathroom by taking out bath and current shower and installing a 1000 x1500 walk in shower with a frameless glass panel running parallel to the longer side wall. Dilemma is I do not want to replace the current floor tile but cannot get more of the same to tile the new shower area. Current tiles are a blue grey 30x30 porcelain. I do have about 9 spare that can be used somewhere? I am thinking of some sort of wall panel for the shower side wall for ease of cleaning - cement look. Dilemma is what colour and shape/size of tile to put on the new shower floor. Would it be better to tone in or contrast with current floor tile? Should the tile go up the 1m wide back wall of the shower as well? Vanity top is Caeser stone but also need to decide on splash back for this job. Any suggestions?
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Comments (10)Kazawa This bathroom has all the hallmark of a designer, if you have engaged a designer keep quality throughout, don't try to get the renovation on the cheap. Your designer has created a duct for services, modern plumbing is designed to last, the the majority of patented joining of copper pipes have a 25 year warranty. If you want perfection to last 25 yr +, Architects and quality bathroom renovations specify silver soldered ( brazed ) copper water pipes, and new pvc drainage pipes. It really is a case of you get what you pay. A plumber may take 8 hrs to rough in a bathroom with copper, silver soldered x $ 90/hr = $ 720 + materials= $ 1000 Or copper/ plastic with fittings $ 5 hrs x$ 90=$ 450 +materials $ 400 =$ 850 Only use taps/mixers with 15 year warranty e.g Grohe, Sussex, Methvan from $ 300e Bath steel Kaldewei Eurowa $ 400, 15 yr warranty A quality tiler will cost approx $ 3,000+-- Waterproofing , get it done professionally, to waterproof a bathroom exceeding Building Code of Aust usually takes 3 visits from waterproofer and will cost approx $ 1250 to $ 1500 with waterproofing certificate. and take 5 days, waterproofing is considered a structural component for home warranty insurance Only buy tiles from reputable tile shops, a tiler can only do his beat with quality tiles, if you give him rubbish tiles you get a poor job. Tilers in Sydney buy their less expensive tiles at Sefton A bathroom of the quality in the photo renovated properly/ professionally would set you back all up approx $ 30K + depending on vanity/ bench top, toilet suite Ken Evers Beach Bathrooms...See Morebathroom tiles - textured or plain white tile?
Comments (14)Tile selection can have a big impact on the cost of your bathroom reno. The cost of the tiles per sqm is one thing, but did you know that most tilers charge different rates for the "Type" of tile laid large format and or vitrified tiles will cost more to install These are a few hard and fast rules we give our clients when they are selecting tiles for a bathroom renovation 1 - opt for darker tiles and darker grout for the floor - as a wet area light coloured tiles on the ground are harder to keep clean 2 - If you are opting for a feature tile - let it be the hero. That means make the rest of the tiles plain - large format subway tiles give you enough texture without detracting from the feature 3 - always opt for square tiles on the ground - trying to get the correct falls using rectangular tiles will mean you will have extra cuts and the floor will look a mess. The second reason we opt for square format for the floor is because of subway tiles You see, back when everyone was opting for square tiles on walls, it was easy to install square on the floor and get all the grout lines to match. Now most people are opting for subway tiles, you can never get all the grout lines to match, therefore installing square means you dont have to match grout lines as they are different format. If you are installing your subway tiles vertically, then there is a chance you will still be able to get all grout lines to match if you have selected the same sized square format tile hope this makes sense I have added a link to a blog that explains more about tile selection...See MoreBathroom wall tiles to match a 1950s Terrazzo floor
Comments (19)How exciting to be renovating a 1950s bathroom—especially with original Terrazzo flooring! That’s a stunning feature worth keeping. We totally get wanting something beyond plain white gloss. While it’s a safe choice, your space sounds like it deserves a bit more personality. Since you're after larger tiles and steering clear of green, you might consider: Warm greys or soft taupes – these complement Terrazzo beautifully and create a clean, modern feel without being too stark. Textured or matte finish tiles – these can add interest while keeping the palette subtle. Stone-look or terrazzo-look tiles in larger formats – a great way to tie in the floor with a cohesive, updated twist. You could even explore neutral feature tiles with a touch of vintage flair to honour the era, but still give it a fresh, modern update. We’d be happy to help you mix and match some options for terrazzo tiles—you don’t have to play it too safe to get a timeless result! —The CHEAPESTILES Team...See MoreBathroom dilemma
Comments (5)I know with some of my clients that the quirky, unusual features of their new homes are often initially hated until they appreciate that they are actually part of the character, charm and uniqueness of their home. With any new house, it is always best to live with it for a while to really decide if you hate it, before spending money on removing it. Are they timber? Or tiles that look like timber? If timber I would consider staining them with a grey wood stain to a similar tone to the surrounding tile if you want to make them disappear. If they are tile then I would be looking at some of the tile paints that are available and try and match the grey tile colour. However, if it was my bathroom I would live with them as they provide an interesting contrast to all of the grey tiles, and I would fill them up with glorious Murano glass to add colour and interest to a very grey bathroom. Best of luck with your considerations, Dr Retro of Dr Retro House Calls and Dr Retro Virtual Visits...See More
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