Bathroom Tiles for Wall

What tile is best for bathroom walls?

Glazed ceramic and porcelain are the reliable defaults: waterproof, scrubbable and affordable. Marble brings real veining to walls that stay beautiful for decades with sealing; glass keeps small, dim bathrooms luminous.

How high should bathroom wall tile go?

Three classic answers: an 8-to-12-inch splash above the vanity, a 36-to-48-inch wainscot around the room, or full height in showers and feature walls. Shower surrounds should always run to the ceiling or at least above the showerhead.

Do bathroom walls need waterproofing behind tile?

Wet walls do: cement board or a waterproof membrane behind showers and tub surrounds. Tile and grout shed water but are not a waterproofing system on their own; the layer behind them is.

Can wall tile be used on bathroom floors?

Not automatically: wall tile can be thinner and slicker than floor ratings allow. Floor-rated tile works on walls, but check the rating before sending a wall tile down to the floor.

What color wall tile makes a small bathroom look bigger?

Light tones, larger formats and grout matched to the tile expand the read; glossy and glass surfaces bounce what light there is. Running the same tile floor to ceiling erases the horizontal seams that shrink a room.