One of the biggest questions homeowners often have when it comes to bathroom remodeling in San Diego, CA. is what type of tile is best suited for the shower walls. With so many options of materials, it can be tough to decide on the best one. While most all tiles are great since they are durable and moisture resistant, there may be some that are best suited for the shower wall. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular choices now.

1. Glazed Porcelain Tiles

Porcelain tiles are often grouped together with ceramic tiles. While this is understandable as they are both made out of clay, porcelain tiles are actually fired at much higher temperatures than ceramic. This causes the porcelain tiles to be much more durable when it comes to things like being resistant to chipping, as well as being able to repel water absorption more effectivity. They are also less likely to be prone to color changing.

Homeowners often choose this type of tile because they can be found in several varieties, patterns, shapes, and sizes making them perfect as standalone tiles or in creating patterns and mosaics.

One thing to note is that since these porcelain tiles do provide more benefits than their ceramic counterparts, they can come at a higher price point.

2. Glass Tiles

Glass tiles are a very popular choice because they offer a unique beautiful translucent appearance. They are also very easy to clean as you simply wash them with a window cleaner solution as you would any other glass in your home.

With durability similar to the other options listed, these tiles do very well in a bathroom wall environment. Another nice design feature of these glass tiles is that with a translucent and open look, they can give the illusion the shower is larger than it truly is.

3. Glazed Ceramic

You can find glazed ceramic most often used for shower floors due to their durability, ability to repeal the water moisture well, and the fact they are very low maintenance. They are also very resistant to mold and mildew due to the glaze that is applied. Because of these qualities, they make an obvious choice for the walls as well.

With the ability to find them in several options of colors, patterns, sizes, and shapes like glazed porcelain, but coming in at a lower cost, these are a very popular choice among homeowners.

4. Natural Stone

Natural stone is normally a higher-end tile that offers a very unique look and beauty to a bathroom space. Most often these tiles will be found from stones such as travertine, granite, marble, and limestone.

With natural stones being more porous and not having a glazed coating, they can require more maintenance to ensure they last over time. However, with the right care and attention, these stone tiles can be a beautiful addition that can add luxury, spa-like feel to your bathroom.

If you are considering bathroom remodeling in San Diego, CA, and need more information about shower tiles, give us a call or come by anytime as we are always here to help.