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Bathroom tile size

8 years ago

We're remodeling our small 7x8.5 master bathroom which has a neo-angle shower and lots of natural light. I would like a modern look with a matte white floor tile, but want a size that is not too small and busy nor too large in proportion to the size of the room. Any suggestions?

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badgergal

8 years ago

You could even go as large as 24x24. My DD's bathroom floor area is only 76"x61 so not quite as big as yours and her bathroom looks great with 24x24 tile.

Here it is in progress ( not grouted)

And here it is finished

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pattyl11
8 years ago
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Dragonfly Tile & Stone Works, Inc.
8 years ago
Your 18x18 in the straight lay pattern is more modern than the diagonal, and that size is just fine for the size of your bath floor.
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trescool
Original Author
8 years ago
Looks nice and not too large.
saratogaswizzlestick
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
That 24 X 24 tile looks great and who doesn't love fewer grout lines? Is that a porcelain tile?
janecalle
8 years ago
I'm a fan of the larger format in a small space as well. We have this tiny powder room and used a 24x24 porcelain (obviously not white) and I like the seamless look. (Don't look at my walls, hate the paint, but that's my dilemma)!
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User
8 years ago
The larger tiles need s much more rigid subfloor and are much more difficult to lay. It's hard to find tilers with skill to deal with large format tile. Be careful of your labor choices.
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badgergal
8 years ago
saratogaswizzlestick, yes the tiles are porcelain. They are Daltile Florentine Carrara in the matte finish. The matte finish is certified porcelain but I believe that the glossy finish tiles are ceramic. My DD used 24x24 matte on the flloor and 12x24 matte on her tub/shower walls.
chiflipper
8 years ago
Ditto what Green Designs said.
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Creative Tile Eastern CT
8 years ago
A more rigid subfloor is not required. The deflection requirements will remain the same unless you select stone. Limits on subfloor variations are more stringent for large format.
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Dragonfly Tile & Stone Works, Inc.
8 years ago
It's all in the prep. Flat, flat, flat.
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frankacosta13
8 years ago
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We just finish our two small bathrooms with 24x24 marble tiles and I love it
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trescool
Original Author
8 years ago
Looks very pretty and the layout is similar to my bathroom.

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