Bathtub Tile Decorating Ideas

Whether your bathroom features a sunken, Roman or garden tub, you can update the space with tile. Use tile to add color or a decorative touch to your bathroom. If you are seeking an artistic look, install colorful hand-painted mosaic tiles, or create a mural using decorative tiles. Natural stone tiles will give your bathroom a rustic feel, while recycled glass tiles are an eco-friendly and non-toxic option.

Resin Tile

Resin tile is available in many type of designs and textures, such as polished, glazed, frosted and with a pebbled look. The tiles can feature natural materials, including flowers, shells, stones, marble and quartz, which are sealed onto the tile to create a smooth surface.

Decorative Tile

Install decorative tiles around your bathtub to add a pop of color and elegance to your bathroom. Decorative tiles feature detailed designs and patterns and can be used along with plain tiles to create accents and borders around your tub. Decorative tiles feature a glazed top that make them highly durable and ideal for bathroom use.

You can find decorative tiles to match any bathroom theme; tiles are available with fruit, fish, floral, art deco, geometric and foilage designs, among many others. Decorative tiles can also be used to create intricate murals, such as vases of flowers, mountain or ocean scenes, and even personal quotes and sayings.

Recycled Glass Tile

Create an eco-friendly bathroom by using recycled glass tiles in your bathtub. Some tiles feature 100 percent recycled materials and are available in bold shades such as jade green, bright blue and rustic red.

Recycled glass tiles are very durable and feature little to no VOCs (volatile organic compounds which contribute to indoor air pollution) to ensure a healthy and non-toxic home.

Mosaic Tile

Brightly colored mosaic tiles, which are created with tiny pieces of glass or ceramic, will add an artistic flair to your bathroom. Make your bathtub the focal point of the room by installing mosaic tiles featuring a kaleidoscope of shades, recalling those used in historic Spanish courtyards.

Glass Tile

Versatile glass tiles will create a sophisticated look in your bathroom. You can choose antique-look tiles for a vintage inspired space, or small transparent versions for a clean, modern touch.

Choose glass tiles featuring several shades of blue for a seascape feel, or gem tones for a rich Moroccan look. Pearlized glass tiles will give your bathroom an opulent flair.

Stone Tile

Surround your bathtub with natural stone tiles. Stone tiles are made with marble, limestone, granite, onyx, slate and travertine, among other materials.

Choose either a tumbled or polished stone look depending on your decor style. Using marble or granite tile will create a high-end hotel look, while limestone and travertine tiles, which feature unique natural markings, will enhance your bathroom's rustic feel.

References

• Bathtub Tile Tips

Resources

• Villagio Tile and Stone
• Duquella Decorative Tiles
• Glass Tile Oasis