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nerd
Apr 7th, 2007, 04:54 PM
What do you think about putting 12" tiles on a bathroom wall.
JWL
Apr 7th, 2007, 05:06 PM
I've used 10x13 tiles for a bathtub surround and walk-in shower and they both look fantastic. I used an offset brick pattern.

Is that what you're asking about or are you thinking about using tiles on the "regular" walls (not around the tub or shower)?
CSK'sMom
Apr 7th, 2007, 07:10 PM
When we redid our oldest son's bathroom last year w used 12x12 tiles in the tub/shower. It looks gorgeous and gives a much higher end look IMO...
nerd
Apr 7th, 2007, 10:38 PM
We're wondering about using them everywhere.
sledbc
Apr 8th, 2007, 02:13 AM
if done correctly it can look great. Make sure to make good use of schluter or similar trims to finish it off.
dolphie
Apr 8th, 2007, 07:04 AM
hubby and i are planning on redoing ours in the next year or so. we were planning small tiles in the shower and something bigger for the floor.
then we stayed at a hotel in montreal. they had 16 by 16 tiles in the shower and on the floor, and it looked fantastic.
we're going with that.
JWL
Apr 8th, 2007, 09:28 AM
We're wondering about using them everywhere.

The only place I can say I've seen this is in public washrooms (not with 12" tiles of course), so I'd be concerned that you'd end up with the feel of a public washroom.
nerd
Apr 8th, 2007, 04:40 PM
Hmmm.... then what about 3x6 Subway Tiles on the wall and 12" limestone on the floor
CSK'sMom
Apr 8th, 2007, 10:54 PM
Nerd, not may folks go for the bathroom completely covered in tile anymore. It can look quite dated to most folks even if it's brand new. Some are doing accent walls, say like the wall the vanity is on, in a dramatic tile like glass or marble for effect.
nerd
Apr 8th, 2007, 11:08 PM
CSKsMom: Thats what I want to do, but the person who's paying for it wants the tile.
patrob
Apr 8th, 2007, 11:18 PM
What do you think about putting 12" tiles on a bathroom wall.

No problem - go for it! We just installed 16" limestone on our shower wall (brick joint) with a mosaic border & looks fantastic. It's very trendy now to put large tiles on walls... If it's a regular wall, you can also install the big tile half way up & add a border to finish the edge - if you are not sure with doing entire wall in tiles.

Here you can see some ideas...
http://www.daltileproducts.com/photobook.cfm?scene=229&next=21