Of all the decisions you’ll have to make during a bathroom remodeling project, few are as important or difficult as choosing a tile for your shower or tub. The right tile selection can breathe new life into the whole room, create a sense of class and elegance, and might even increase your property value. Manufacturers provide a stunning variety of tiles in an almost endless array of sizes, materials, and colors, but the following tips can help narrow down your options during your bathroom remodeling project.

3 Tips for Choosing Tiles

1. Choose Your Favorite First

If you’re planning a bathroom remodel, you probably have at least one tile you already love. Use that tile as a starting point, and decide where to put it based on its size and other characteristics. For instance, if the tile you love is fairly small and doesn’t provide much traction, you might want to use it on one wall of your shower or tub surround, and choose other, safer floor tiles to accent it.

2. Let Your Favorite Tile Shine

You wouldn’t want to do your entire bathroom in one type of tile, but you don’t want to have different designs on every surface, either. As a general rule, choose no more than three tiles for your bathroom, and make sure at least one of them is a neutral color. Neutral stones will take a backseat to the tiles you love and let them really shine.

3. Consider the Maintenance

Some tiles are much easier to clean than others, and smaller pieces usually mean more grout to scrub. If maintenance is an issue for you, your contractor can help you choose larger tiles that are easier to clean.

For more than 80 years, Joseph G Michel & Sons has been helping homeowners throughout West Haven, CT, bring their bathroom remodeling dreams to life. Their skilled contractors are dedicated to producing the finest craftsmanship possible and will strive to produce results you’ll love. Visit their website now to see some samples of their incredible work, or call (203) 933-7931 to discuss your project and request an estimate.