Shower tile does two jobs: it sets the look of the whole bathroom and it takes the most water. These are the shower tile ideas we install most in Palm Beach County, and how to make them last in Florida’s humidity.
Large-format porcelain in a marble look, like the walls in our Jupiter Farms primary shower, gives the luxury of stone with almost no maintenance and very few grout lines.
Pebble or small mosaic floors give grip underfoot and follow the slope to the drain. They pair well with large wall tile.
Rectangular tile stacked vertically draws the eye up and makes low ceilings feel taller, which helps in condo bathrooms.
Glossy, slightly irregular tile gives a coastal, handmade feel. Porcelain and ceramic versions are easier to keep clean than true clay zellige.
Use a pattern on one wall or the niche back and keep the rest simple. Patterns take more labor, so a single feature wall controls cost.
Carrying tile to the ceiling inside the shower looks finished and protects the drywall above from steam.
Wood-look porcelain planks bring warmth to a modern bathroom without the moisture problems of real wood.
Tile isn’t waterproof; the system behind it is. We install a full waterproofing membrane and flood test it before tiling. Epoxy or high-performance grout resists staining and mildew. More in bathroom materials for South Florida humidity.
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Porcelain. It absorbs very little water and resists staining and mildew. Use small mosaics or pebbles on the floor for grip.
Inside the shower, yes. It looks finished and protects the drywall above from steam.
It can work, but it needs regular sealing and can etch and stain. Marble-look porcelain is lower maintenance.
Written by the North2South Renovations team, led by Colby Matheny, Florida Certified Building Contractor CBC1269429, based in Delray Beach. Questions about your project? Call (561) 664-3256 or request a free estimate.