Tiling A Bathroom Wall To The Ceiling

Giving that part of a bathroom a distinct appearance from the rest of the space.

Tiling a bathroom wall to the ceiling.

When installing tile on the ceiling you want to install the tile on the shower walls all the way up to the last row before the ceiling as i ve done in these photos. I would suggest tiling the entire shower including the ceiling. Floor to ceiling tiles as demonstrated by domino s coverage of the trend can be used exclusively in a shower area or even in a dog shower. Ceilings up to 2700 tile to ceiling replace ceiling it is not a good look new bathroom with old ceiling unless featured ceiling you need to remove cornice.

Be sure to use appropriate paint in a scheme like this though as splashes are inevitable. Fully tiled bathroom walls. You can mount your shower fixture higher which can be a necessity if someone in your household is tall. To do this measure the height of the wall and divide it by the width of the tile plus one grout joint using a measuring tape.

If you are aiming to make your bathroom appear bigger the floor to ceiling tile installation is a good option. The classic design feature is usually between 34 and 54 high with 36 being the average height. If you are lining up your grout lines rather than installing them diagonally you can then draw lines on your ceiling as guides to where your tiles should be. I would suggest that you make sure that all the walls and ceiling have green board on them to prevent mold due to the moisture level.

In this option all the walls are covered with tiles. For a truly classic look finish the top with a decorative trim or a bullnosed edge. Don t start it at the floor. If you end up with a small cut start with a half tile at the bottom.

It can also cover an entire room. This will tell you how large your cut at the ceiling should be. In fact it is considered a feature of so called modern bathrooms. A batten board is nothing more than a 1 x4 or 1 x2 board screwed directly into the wall horizontally.

Taking the tile to the ceiling draws the eye up and laying the tiles vertically keeps the colored tile from feeling heavy. Hang a batten board to prevent tile slippage. You don t want a 1 2 inch cut running around the ceiling. In this attic bathroom the sloping ceiling is high enough to avoid too much of a soaking so tiles only cover the walls.

A batten board helps you start your bottom most course or row of tiles. I would tile the bathroom floor and then paint the remaining walls in a way to make it appear larger than it is. Instead bring it up to about 3 4 of the height of your tiles. This design s popularity has been growing over the years.