Bathroom Wall Tiles

How far up the wall you tile can change the whole feel of a bathroom, and going to around 1.2m with a slim strip from our border tiles along the top gives a lovely, classic half-height look. Taking your bathroom wall tiles all the way to the ceiling feels cleaner and more contemporary, and it works especially well in a smaller room, where fewer breaks on the wall help it feel more open. Layout plays its part too, as rectangle bathroom tiles stacked vertically draw the eye upwards, and a bold colour on just one wall, like a deep green or inky blue behind the bath, makes a real focal point while the other walls stay simple.

A lot of our bathroom wall tiles are really easy to work with too, and we have ceramic bathroom tiles that are lighter and generally easier to cut around pipes and window reveals, with smaller ones often fixed with a ready-mixed adhesive. The larger porcelain designs in this range give a shower wall that sleek, seamless look, needing a cement-based powder adhesive and a sturdy wall behind them. Once the shower wall has its waterproofing and tanking in place, trims give exposed edges around windows and boxing a neat, finished look.

How High Should Bathroom Wall Tiles Go? ▾

There’s no fixed rule, as it depends on the look you’d like and how much water each area gets. Half-height tiling to around 1.2m is a classic choice that protects the lower walls from splashes, while taking bathroom wall tiles all the way to the ceiling gives a cleaner, more contemporary finish and suits busy showers well.

Should Bathroom Wall Tiles Match The Floor? ▾

Not necessarily, and both approaches look great. Using the same tile on the walls and floor creates a seamless, spacious feel, while pairing plain bathroom wall tiles with a patterned or contrasting floor gives the room more definition, so just check the product details if you’re planning to use one tile for both.

What Material Is The Best For Bathroom Wall Tiles? ▾

Ceramic and porcelain are both popular choices for bathroom walls. Glazed ceramic bathroom wall tiles are lighter and come in a huge range of colours and finishes, while porcelain has very low water absorption and is often used in larger sizes for a sleek shower wall, so it really comes down to the look and size you’re after.

Can You Tile Over Existing Bathroom Wall Tiles? ▾

It can be done, as long as the existing tiles are firmly bonded to the wall and completely clean. It’s also important to check the wall can take the extra weight of a second layer, and our guide on whether you can tile over tile explains what to look out for.

Do I Need To Waterproof Behind Bathroom Wall Tiles? ▾

Around showers and other areas that get really wet, yes. Even with low-absorption tiles like porcelain, a tiled wall on its own isn’t a waterproof barrier, as moisture can still find its way through joints and edges over time. That’s why we recommend preparing the wall behind with a suitable waterproofing or tanking system first, and our guide on how to waterproof a bathroom takes you through it step by step.

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