Wall Tile Height

Trying to plan our tile for the master bath.

Wall tile height.

The width of each ridge will double the trowel size 3 4. Here we ll cover the basics of bathroom wall tiles and how to choose the right height for your project. I am curious to know how high the tile should go up the wall. In general expect your local codes to specify a minimum height of 6 feet above finished floor height for a dense non absorbent waterproof wall covering within an enclosed shower.

Almost to the top. This smaller tile is more forgiving and makes for a very pleasing feature wall. We plan to have it all the way around the bathroom behind toilet vanity tub etc. Like the wainscot height tiles these are often capped with specialty tiles or moldings.

Claire thomas photo. Before you tile any wall make sure it is well prepared. Wall tile at the backsplash level. Subway tile is used on bathroom walls kitchen or bathroom backsplashes showers and tub surrounds.

This usually doesn t create a problem unless you re installing tile over an existing floor and the new height restricts the opening and closing of exterior doors. Potential issues of wall tile installation. Is there a general rule. This level of wall tile follows the height of the backsplash that dresses up the back of the vanity and lavatory areas.

Vertical tiles can slide before they are firmly set into place. Tile thickness small 1 inch. Walls windows doors and other reference points can create aesthetic havoc with wall tile. How much thinset will a trowel leave under the tile.

When you spread thinset with a u notched trowel it will leave half round ridges on the substrate. It is rarely if ever used as floor tile. Subway tile is easily identified by its 1 2 aspect ratio height to width. Vertical wall tiles are more visible than horizontal floor tiles.

The height of the ridges and the space between each ridge will be the size of the trowel in this case 3 8. The smallest size tile that can be called true subway tile is 3 inches high by 6 inches wide. When you re installing small tile there is little room for adjustment so the walls need to be perfectly flat. Or a certain height that looks good always.

Washing a wall with light like this would be very hard to do with larger tile. The bathroom below showcases one of our favorite unconventional tile heights with the tile covering 3 4 of the wall. Accent strips can encircle a room seamlessly and are often followed through the shower or tub areas.