Retiling a Bathroom
Retiling your bathroom is a great way to breathe new life into the space. It’s a fairly labor intensive project, though, so it is important to understand the process before getting started. The first step is preparing the wall surface for tile. This can be done by removing any existing tile and cleaning the surface. Layout When retiling a bathroom, the layout of tiles can make or break the space. Tiles come in all shapes and sizes, so you can easily create a unique look by combining them in different ways. For example, homeowners often opt for larger marble slabs that let the stone’s natural veins and color variations pleasantly ground a bathroom. Then, to make the slabs even more eye-catching, they may arrange them in a composite format such as zig-zagging rectangles and small squares that mimic a woven pattern. When it comes to patterned tile, limited use can make the most impactful style statement. Here, a single wall with a geometric pattern from homebypolly draws the eye and ...