Tiling Bathrooms Walls

tate16t

Is there a general rule for the height of the tile? I'm planning to tile the entire bathroom halfway up the wall. The shower/tub is one unit so this area will not be tiled.

Tom R

I don't know of any specific rule or standard for it, - - but I usually end up anywhere between about 54" to 64", - - wherever it's most convienient and pleasing to the eye, - - and based on a 'full-tile' pattern plus border, - - so that the border crosses over your light switch (which is usually at about a 48" point or lower). In other words, - - border above light switch but below eye level.

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Mike Finley

Wow, 54 to 64? We somewhere usually install 36" to 39" for tile wainscotting.

mdshunk

Because I often have to RotoZip new boxes in tile walls in bathrooms, I think I can offer an opinion on this matter. The 'above 54 inches' is more traditional and old-school. The 'below 45 inches' is more modern and contemporary. I observe an equal mix of both. What they're accomplishing with that measurement disparity is "completely below the switch box" or "completely above the switch box". The switch box normally spans the space from 47 to 52 inches.

Gordo

Whatever the person writing the check wants.

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mdshunk

Just not through the middle of a switch or outlet box, or your electrician will flatten your tires.

Gordo

You must have fun roto-zipping through some of the porcellinato tile we put up.

I haven't found a roto-bit that will cut that stuff outside of using tile 'spade' bits and a small cold chisel.

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mdshunk

Yeah, I had to put a recessed light in a tile shower that was an "afterthought". It was really hard fired porcelain tile. I bought two 10 packs of tile bits, and used all but a few. This was a small 4" can. If it was something a little larger diameter, I might have been able to finesse a 4" diamond grinder around. That was my education on how hard some tile can be.

They need to make RotoZip diamond bits.

carl owens

I Say Above The Switch.
The Payee Has The Final Say.
Ill Do The Cieling Long As I Get The Check.

Carl