Bathroom Makeover?

Question

I want to redo my bathroom, and put a new tile up in the tub/shower. I'd like to do 12x12 marble with no grout lines, but marble may be out of my budget. Will ceramic or porcelin tile look just as nice, and do those tiles come without the rounded edges or will I have to cut them off? Remember, I want no grout lines between the tiles.

Answer 1

You would be surprised at the price of marble or stone at a Second's store like Mr. Second's or Grossman's. Anyway, some porceline tiles will fit the bill and not all have a rounded edge. Shop around Home Depot, Lowe's, Chase Pitkin...etc.
How do you plan to seal the edges if you want no grout lines? It must be sealed to prevent the water/moisture from rotting the wall and backerboard behind the tile.
Here is a good discussion on the subject.
http://www.terrylove.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-3515.html
Good luck.

Answer 2

I just recently tiled a whole wall in a kitchen with white ceramic tiles. You can get them rounded or not. Your choice. We chose rounded and we even put them up (no grout lines) using silicone. It works great and it's soooooooooo easy to do and much less expensive. And you can get some great ceramic tiles that imitate marble... Go for it!

Enjoy your new bathroom...!

Answer 3

they have many different kinds or ceramic and porcelin tiles and yes they will look just as good. most 12x12 will come standard with the sharp edges. be sure to seal it after its installed. please do not use silicone in your bathroom. use hardy backer of float it out.

Answer 4

i dont recommend having no grout lines as there is no way to ensure that unsealed tile joints will not allow moisture in. no matter how tight they seem to fit together. use silicone only if its recommended for high-moisture areas--dont use silicone as grout.