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Ideas for mixed tiles

19 days ago

last modified: 19 days ago

We had a problem with our shower base and it had to be replaced. The tiles closer to the base also need to be replaced and we haven't been able to find matching tiles in the same off-white shade. We’re really trying to avoid re-tiling the full shower.

There is a ”row” of color tiles on the top. Also, we have a tub next to the shower with matching design. Would it be a good idea to install tiles in one of the colors in the mixed color row (blue, grey)?

Do you have any ideas on other colors/sizes/design for tiles that could be installed in the lower part of this shower?

Thank you!

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Sabrina Alfin Interiors

19 days ago

Hmm. I'd think seriously about ripping out all the shower tile and replacing it with a solid surface surround in white.

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Boxerpal
19 days ago
Bummer... If it were me and I didn't have the funds to redo the entire bathroom tile. I would look for one of the dark blue or medium blue tiles and see if I could find other tiles imperceptibly close and tile the area that needs tiles with those blue ones.

I would go to your local floor n decor, home depot, lowes, tile supply and borrow or take samples of every blue tile you can find to try to find one that matches. If you can't, you might have to bite the bullet and retile the bathroom. You don't want a patch work job on your beautiful bathroom.

You deserve a nice place to bathe.
apple_pie_order
19 days ago
Although you want to avoid it, re-tiling the whole shower is the only way to make it waterproof. Re-tiling is vastly less expensive than repairing water damage later.

For new tiles, look at Daltile and American Olean. They make several shades of white in several sizes with all the trim pieces.
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Minardi
19 days ago
That patchwork kludge is another leak waiting to happen. Redo the whole if you want it done correctly.
Lyn Nielson
19 days ago
I'd go for the largest format tile to avoid more seams.

Fit them so they look intentional, as if to make a new pattern.
jo mu
19 days ago
You could do another row of colored ones and then try an off white tile with a line of separation it might not be as noticeable
John 9a
18 days ago
last modified: 18 days ago
I think you could use the tile you have on your floor if they are suitable material for shower....it's a choice that doesn't add an additional color to your room. If you are able, redo the entire shower area but sounds like you already said that's not in the budget. As an intermediate, can you at least remove another row of tile so your shower tile color transition is at the same height as your color tile row in your tub area? I can't see well enough to tell where the next row of tile in your tub area ends.

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