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Beadboard and tile..

Mom2Dogs — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 14:53:09 GMT

Currently I have bead board on the bottom half of my bathrooms walls, painted a light sage green.

I am going to add tile at the sink area, behind the mirror to the corner of the wall and to the ceiling. I don't want the room to feel to busy, what type of tile would you use?

My plan is to go white on the tile, the walls that are not beadboard are white.

I have looked on line, subway was my first choice but I am concerned about to many patterns.

I could use the removable wall paper in a grass cloth finish.

thanks

Re: Beadboard and tile..

Fressa — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 15:23:00 GMT

I like the white on white tile option. I'm not a big fan of subway tile however I've seen it placed in a diagonal/herringbone pattern and it was simply beautiful! I also saw a tile that is called "mermaid or fish scale". It's a scallop cut tile. That looks stunning. Can you tell that I'm a DIY show fan? The subway tile that is in the mini cut is nice. I've seen that in a variety of colors and it has an ombre effect. White would be stunning.

Hope this helps.

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Janey2 — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 15:31:30 GMT

Do you have tile shops in your area? Tile looks different in person than in a picture. Something you never thought of might appeal to you in person. Did I read your post correctly, you are going to tile the ceiling? If so, why?

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Mom2Dogs — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 15:52:12 GMT

@Janey2 I am not tiling the ceiling, just taking the tile clear to the top of the wall....I probably was not clear.

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ScrapHappy — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 15:52:24 GMT

I like subway tile as long as it's the larger subway tile. But, personally for me, I wouldn't put subway tile anywhere in a bathroom besides the shower. It really depends on the look you're going for and the size of the bathroom. What type of flooring do you have in there? Go to several different tile stores, bring home samples and play with them. I'm gearing up for a simple update to a powder room. Right now it has burgundy walls and a gold ceiling with antique looking vanity (all from previous owners). Going to paint it accessible beige SW), put in a white vanity (the one with shelf on the bottom) with either a solid white quartz top of quartz or a quartz with tan carrera marble look to it with new toilet and lighting. I thought about doing tile and beadboard but it's small. Ther powder room has hardwood flooring in it. If you're like me, you'll change your time a hundred times before you decide on the final look.

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Mom2Dogs — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 16:07:31 GMT

My bathroom is not tiny but could get to busy looking if the tile is not right.

I would not be tiling the area behind the mirror if the person that did the skim coat would have done the job I expected. It is a tad rough in spots and the tile would hide those issues.

I was never stuck on tile..maybe I will just do a light color grass cloth...I like a little texture, and the paper would also hide his handiwork.

The removable wallpaper would work for me...and that is something that DH and I could do ourselves.

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Hoovermom — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 16:10:19 GMT

@Mom2Dogs: Would wallpaper be a problem with all the steam from the shower?

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Janey2 — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 16:34:51 GMT

@Mom2Dogs Is this a guest bathroom? If not, and the shower is used daily be careful with wallpaper. Steam will make the wallpaper peel over time. Where it peels might get moldy.

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rmb — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 17:09:59 GMT

Hello Momtodogs, if I were you I wouldn't do tile or wall paper just yet. I would first try and sand (with sand paper) the rough areas unless it's too difficult a job for you to do. When our bathroom was updated my walls were a problem. A border that was impossible to remove and various other permanent cut outs from previous owners. I used taping compound (what they use for dry wall seams) and a good size puuty knife to apply it. I did a light texture all over the walls and trouble spots. Covered beautifully and then painted with a semi gloss. That was 6 years ago, held up perfectly, and looks beautiful. Think it through, IMO bead board and tile, I don't know.

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Mom2Dogs — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 18:04:39 GMT

@rmb @Janey2 @Hoovermom

I had the walls re-done professionally, ha, ha.... They did just an OK job.

I had the entire bath papered for years that is why it needed a skim coat. I never had an issue with the paper lifting, it was just time for a change.

The worst parts of the bathroom walls are the corners and edges. I was pretty good at asking questions when I hired the company and they did have to return to fix a couple of issues. I went with flat walls, and would NEVER have flat walls again they show every imperfection in the walls...even tho the paint company and the contractor pushed for flat walls...next time I need to go with my gut instinct.

The house is 45 years old and all walls have a slight sand texture on them, that is what I am used to and like, if there is an issue with the wall, it barely shows.

I tend to agree with tile AND beadboard....texture overload.

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Anonymous032819 — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 18:08:57 GMT

Question:

Why do they call it "subway" tile???

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proudlyfromNJ — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 18:11:02 GMT

@Anonymous032819 wrote:
Question:

Why do they call it "subway" tile???

@Anonymous032819 I know they have always been used in the NY subways. Don't know if they still are.

Re: Beadboard and tile..

magicmoodz — Sat, 12 Sep 2020 11:58:59 GMT

@Mom2Dogs

What is surrounding the shower/tub area?

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Mom2Dogs — Sat, 12 Sep 2020 12:21:50 GMT

@magicmoodz above the shower is wall...smooth surface, and at the front end of the shower is a floor to ceiling is cupboard.

The back end of the shower, is an outside wall.

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magicmoodz — Sat, 12 Sep 2020 13:47:00 GMT

@Mom2Dogs wrote:
@magicmoodz above the shower is wall...smooth surface, and at the front end of the shower is a floor to ceiling is cupboard.
The back end of the shower, is an outside wall.

@Mom2Dogs

So you don't have to coordinate tile--that makes it easier. I am a fan of subway tile but am conflicted about installing above beadboard. I might opt for grasscloth in this instance.

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hennypenny — Sat, 12 Sep 2020 18:12:52 GMT

If you or someone you hire paints the walls with a roller that gives a slight stippling would that cover the imperfections?

I too have an older home with lots of places where the walls need help. I find that using a roller seems to hide. most of the problems.

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Mom2Dogs — Sat, 12 Sep 2020 21:48:06 GMT

@hennypenny I used a roller to paint the walls after the skim coat was put on, was not aware of a roller that gives a stipped finish. I will never agree to smooth walls again...lesson learned.

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hennypenny — Sat, 12 Sep 2020 23:00:28 GMT

My walls have so many imperfections that I just tell myself that it adds to the charm. lol

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hennypenny — Sat, 12 Sep 2020 23:01:12 GMT

@Mom2Dogs My walls have so many imperfections that I just tell myself that it adds to the charm. lol

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handygal2 — Sat, 12 Sep 2020 23:39:13 GMT

White subway tile would match the white walls, and set off the pretty green beadboard nicely. In order to not look too busy, l would use white grout with the tiles, for a tone-on-tone effect. And l would use sealer on the grout, to keep it from getting dirty. Good luck. Your bathroom sounds lovely.