If anyone in your family suffers from asthma or allergies, ceramic tiles are ideal choices for bathroom floors, walls, and tub surrounds. The hard, durable surfaces do not trap irritants, so everyone in the family can breathe easier.

Top 10 Bathroom Wall Tiles

• 1) Cappella Marble Effect Tiles. Above, Calacatta Grey Marble Effect Wall Tiles and Calacatta Grey Marble Effect Décor Wall Tiles.
• 2) Pickett Tiles.
• 3) Raku Tiles.
• 5) Craquelure Tiles.
• 7) Rustic Metro Tiles.
• 8) Form Tiles.
• 9) Wood Effect Split Face Tiles.
• 10) Largo Tiles.

Porcelain tile is highly resistant to wear and tends to last better over the years than standard ceramic tile does. Your porcelain tile floors are less prone to breaking, and they are designed to hold up really well.

While both ceramic and porcelain are less expensive than most renovation materials, their price differences are due to their density differences. Porcelain tiles are therefore more expensive than ceramic tiles.

5 Crucial Steps to Make When Choosing Bathroom Tiles

1. Step 1 – Decide on a style.
2. Step 2 – Consider your tile size preferences.
3. Step 3 – Choose no more than three different tiles.
4. Step 4 – Consider your shower space.
5. Step 5 – Take maintenance into consideration.

Durability: The density of porcelain tile makes it more durable than ceramic tile while being less subject to wear and tear. This makes it more suitable for commercial use as well as in the home. Ceramic tiles are more porous and often have a higher water absorption rate.

Ceramic tile is suitable for use on shower floors because it is durable. Ceramic is resistant to water and humidity, which makes it a good material for bathrooms.

Good tile for shower walls includes pretty much any type suitable for very wet locations. Glazed ceramic and porcelain tile are most commonly used, from the ubiquitous 4 1/4-inch white squares to large-format tiles of almost any size — provided your installer is up to it. Glass and stone also make good tile for shower walls.

Bathroom Tile Size Advice: Floors, Walls, Showers, and Tubs Shower Floor and Wall Tile Sizes. For shower floors or pans, generally you will want to have smaller sized tiles, from 4 inches by 4 inches down to 1-inch by Shower Wall Tile Sizes. Bathroom Wall Tile Sizes. Bathroom Floor Tile Sizes.

Best Answer. For shower pans (floors), choose porcelain tiles in mosaic (1-inch by 1-inch) size. For shower surrounds (walls), choose any size of porcelain or glazed ceramic tile.