Hello,
I bought a condominium last year that is currently under construction through a developer, and in a few weeks I have the selection appointment. The apartment will be rented out initially.
Attached is the bathroom layout. According to the building specifications, I can choose tiles up to 60 € including VAT (about $65) and roughly 60% of the bathroom wall area may be tiled. Otherwise, I would need to pay an additional fee. However, I’m not sure about the tile size, how high they should be installed, or the tile pattern to use. I would appreciate any advice. Unfortunately, the tile showrooms are all currently closed, so I can’t get any inspiration there.
At the moment, I’m considering dark floor tiles and light (cream/beige) ceramic wall tiles, sized either 30 x 60 cm (12 x 24 inches) or 30 x 90 cm (12 x 36 inches). The tiled area should be about 1.20 m high (4 feet), but the long left wall (4.12 m / 13.5 feet) only needs tiling up to the baseboard height. The shower area should, of course, be tiled up to the ceiling. For the area with the washing machine and dryer, I’m unsure whether it makes sense to tile all the way up. What do you think?
What tile size would you recommend for the walls in this narrow room? Half-bond (staggered) pattern? Third-bond pattern?
What size would be best for the floor tiles? Would it make more sense to lay rectangular floor tiles crosswise in this case, or should they always be aligned parallel to the wall tiles?
The hallway and storage room will also be tiled. Is there anything important I should consider for these areas?
Thanks in advance.
I hope it’s okay to share a plan section here. There is no information about the creator within the plan section.
Regards,
Robert
I bought a condominium last year that is currently under construction through a developer, and in a few weeks I have the selection appointment. The apartment will be rented out initially.
Attached is the bathroom layout. According to the building specifications, I can choose tiles up to 60 € including VAT (about $65) and roughly 60% of the bathroom wall area may be tiled. Otherwise, I would need to pay an additional fee. However, I’m not sure about the tile size, how high they should be installed, or the tile pattern to use. I would appreciate any advice. Unfortunately, the tile showrooms are all currently closed, so I can’t get any inspiration there.
At the moment, I’m considering dark floor tiles and light (cream/beige) ceramic wall tiles, sized either 30 x 60 cm (12 x 24 inches) or 30 x 90 cm (12 x 36 inches). The tiled area should be about 1.20 m high (4 feet), but the long left wall (4.12 m / 13.5 feet) only needs tiling up to the baseboard height. The shower area should, of course, be tiled up to the ceiling. For the area with the washing machine and dryer, I’m unsure whether it makes sense to tile all the way up. What do you think?
What tile size would you recommend for the walls in this narrow room? Half-bond (staggered) pattern? Third-bond pattern?
What size would be best for the floor tiles? Would it make more sense to lay rectangular floor tiles crosswise in this case, or should they always be aligned parallel to the wall tiles?
The hallway and storage room will also be tiled. Is there anything important I should consider for these areas?
Thanks in advance.
I hope it’s okay to share a plan section here. There is no information about the creator within the plan section.
Regards,
Robert
ypg schrieb:
Ivory.... WOW! 😀 I hope they are installed on prefabricated mats. Otherwise, the tiler will go nuts. Mine is nothing like that.icandoit schrieb:
I hope these are installed on prefabricated mats. Otherwise, the tile setter will go crazy.
Mine is not like that. I think it’s fantastic as a tile feature on the washbasin, bathtub, or shower back wall as an eye catcher!
icandoit schrieb:
That reminds me of the quirky eye-catchers in the USA. Greetings from HGTV.Yep! It’s on right now. But even before HGTV, mosaic was already around – and it’s more of a classic. Ultimately, the classic gets filtered out by mainstream fashion tastes. That also applies to other things. I don’t mind if others only like average stuff 😉
I also think HGTV doesn’t fully represent the mainstream in Germany. For example, I very rarely see roof tiles there. Almost always it’s shingles, felt, or metal roofing.
They also often have those "top-hung windows," which I’ve never seen in Germany.
And I believe insulation and heating standards are generally lower, even in areas with harsh winters.
Regarding tiles, I’ve noticed they often use small, honeycomb-patterned ones. Also, subway tiles are popular, especially as kitchen backsplashes. You do see that more frequently in Germany as well, but honestly mostly in showrooms. I haven’t really seen it in homes lived in by average people.
They also often have those "top-hung windows," which I’ve never seen in Germany.
And I believe insulation and heating standards are generally lower, even in areas with harsh winters.
Regarding tiles, I’ve noticed they often use small, honeycomb-patterned ones. Also, subway tiles are popular, especially as kitchen backsplashes. You do see that more frequently in Germany as well, but honestly mostly in showrooms. I haven’t really seen it in homes lived in by average people.
Tolentino schrieb:
I also think HGTV doesn’t fully reflect the mainstream in Germany in all aspects. That’s what I’m saying.
Tolentino schrieb:
In Germany, but honestly only in show homes. I haven’t seen that in a real house lived in by average people. I have, quite often 🙂