Tub Surround Tile

Engulf Your Bathroom with Stylish Tub Surround Tile

Upgrade your bathroom with strong and stylishly designed tub surround tile that will protect your walls while providing a beautiful look to your space. A well-designed tile tub surround will add texture and strength to your bath area, allowing your bathroom tile design to withstand daily moisture, steam, and temperature changes.

Our bathroom tub tile selection at Apollo Tile includes ceramic, porcelain, glass, marble, stone, metal, terrazzo, mother of pearl, and peel and stick options. With an array of colors, shapes, and sizes, it’s easy to create a beautiful and functional bathtub surround for your home.

The Benefits of Tub Surround Tile in Your Bathroom

Tub surround tiles protect your walls from water damage, resist stains and wear, and make cleanup a breeze.

A tile tub surround surface is specifically constructed to handle daily exposure to moisture without warping or cracking. A tile surface is a more sophisticated and architectural design statement than a tub surround that mimics tile but does not have the depth and beauty that real tile offers.

Another advantage of using bathroom tub tile is the ease of maintenance. Some tiles, such as porcelain and ceramic, are naturally resistant to water and stains, making them the perfect solution for bathroom spaces.

Tile surrounds also offer unmatched design flexibility. With options ranging from small mosaics to large slabs, homeowners can create everything from traditional subway tile tub surround designs to bold statement walls. Tub surround tile can be used strictly on the walls, or extended onto the floor for a fully tiled look.

Where Tub Surround Tiles Truly Shine

Though primarily intended for bathtub use, tile tub surround installations can improve the look of various areas in your bathroom. Here are some of the most common places where this tile can make a lasting impact.

Tub and Shower Walls

The most common use for tub surround tiles is for bathtub walls. Tiles protect the bathtub walls from water damage while giving the area a and polished look. The tiles can be extended to the ceiling to give the illusion of a taller and more spacious room. Install our Green 36x36 Lappato Square Porcelain Large Format Tile for an enticing space!

Combined Shower and Bathtub Areas

In bathrooms where the tub doubles as a shower, tiles play an important role for protecting the walls from moisture damage. Water-resistant tiles offer both a protective coating and a stylish look, such as our White 12x12 Matte Marble-look Vein Porcelain Tile for a luxurious, harmonious touch in your bath space!

Bathroom Floors and Walls

Tile materials like porcelain tiles and stone tiles may also be utilized to extend the area of the tub. This will create a balanced look as the tub is matched with the design of the tile surround and the bathroom floors. Tile can also be utilized to create a decorative accent wall that surrounds the tub.

Choosing the Best Tub Surround Tile by Material

Choosing the right material is one of the most important decisions to make when it comes to designing a tub tile surround. Each option offers its own unique benefits in terms of style, durability, and maintenance.

Ceramic and porcelain tiles are always among the top favorites for tub with tile surround installations. Ceramic tiles are lightweight and can be found in a variety of colors. They are versatile, making them perfect for traditional styles such as a subway tile tub surround. Porcelain tiles are famous for their strength and water-resistant qualities, making them a great fit for high-performance bathroom spaces.

Homeowners who wish to incorporate light and dimension into their bathroom can choose glass tiles. Glass tile reflects light beautifully, helping create spaces that feel bright and open. Opt for creative mosaic designs for a tub surround tile design that reflects light.

Natural materials such as stone or marble tile add a sense of luxury to a space. Other decorative materials, such as terrazzo, metal, and mother of pearl, can add character and personality to a tile tub surround. Terrazzo tiles provide a playful effect, metal tiles bring a modern edge, and mother of pearl tile adds a beautiful, shiny finish.

For quick and budget-friendly updates, peel and stick tiles can be a good option for a tub surround that looks like tile. This type of option can allow a homeowner to update their tub area with minimal hassle.

Tub Surround Tile Finishes

Tile finish plays a crucial role in influencing both the look and usability of a tile. Different finishes can help achieve the right balance of style and functionality, depending on your project needs.

Matte tile finishes are great for traction and for covering up smudges. They are best used for a busy or wet area.

Glossy tiles are great for adding a shiny reflection to your walls. Textured finishes are great for a slippery area because they have excellent traction. Honed finishes are great for a smooth surface on your natural stone tiles.

Satin finishes are great for getting a balance of both beauty and practicality. Lappato finishes are great for getting a balance of both beauty and practicality. Each of these finishes helps you balance beauty with practicality for a safe and beautiful tub surround tile installation.

Tub Surround Tile Colors

The selection of colors has a major impact on the development of the general ambiance in the bathroom. Neutral colors like white, beige, gray, and brown help in creating a classic ambiance that is soothing. Bold colors like blue, green, black, and red help in creating a unique tub surround tile installation. Colors like pink, orange, and purple help in introducing creativity into bathroom spaces. Colors like gold and silver help in creating a luxurious ambiance in bathroom spaces. Multicolor tiles help in creating dynamic tub surround tile installations.

Tub Surround Tile Shapes and Sizes

Tile shape and size are essential factors that contribute to the creation of a visually appealing tub surround tile work. Commonly used tile shapes are mosaics, bricks, basketweaves, field tiles, herringbone, multi-shaped, penny rounds, subway, and chevron.

Subway tile tub surround adds a classic touch. Penny rounds and mosaics add a sense of texture, while chevron and herringbone patterns add movement to the tub surround wall.

Tile size is another factor that influences the tub surround wall. Small-sized tiles, measuring 2x8, 3x6, 4x4, and 5x5, are used to create intricate designs for the tub surround wall. Medium-sized tiles, measuring 4x12, 7x7, 9x9, and 12x12, are used for tub surrounds due to their perfect proportions for a bathroom wall.

Our tiles in 12x24, 18x48, 24x24, 24x48, and 36x36 sizes can be used for tub surrounds and can create a modern look while keeping grout joints to a minimum. Large-formats such as our 24x24 tile can create a seamless look, while our longer plank tile formats in 6x36 and 8x48 can create a linear look that elongates the tub surround wall.

Tile Trims for a Finished Tub Surround

Tile trims are a fundamental part of a bathroom tub tile installation, as they give a polished finish and ensure that corners are well protected.

Bullnose tile trim has rounded edges that create smooth transitions along tile borders.

Chair rail tile trims are used as decorative items, especially when creating a focal point within a tub surround tile design.

Pencil tile trims are used as borders, especially when creating a pattern or separating different tile areas.

Baseboard trims are used for a smooth transition from a floor tile installation to a wall tile installation, as well as protecting the lower wall area.

Offer Design Possibilities for Every Bathroom Style

Tub surround tiles offer endless design options to give a bathroom a makeover. Opt for marble look tiles or stone look tiles for a luxurious look, or go for wood look tiles for a natural feel without the hassle of real hardwood. For a modern look, geometric tiles like penny rounds, hexagons, and creative mosaics add a unique look to your bathroom walls.

Large-format tiles like in expansive formats such as 12x24, 24x24, or 6x36 offer a seamless appeal, which is perfect for a modern tub surround with minimal grout lines for a hassle-free look.

Whether you prefer a classic look, a modern look, a minimalist look, or an eclectic look, tub surround tiles are here to give you a bathroom that is not just functional and durable, but also visually appealing.

Shop Premium Tub Surround Tile at Apollo Tile

Elevate your bathroom design by installing a stylish and premium tile tub surround that offers durability and beauty. Whether you're interested in a classic ceramic subway tile or a sophisticated marble or terrazzo tile, our tile selection offers a wide variety of tile styles for your tub surround.

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