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[K77]Kitchen And Bathroom Tile

by Riley Hendersen, Ril

One of the most dreaded jobs in redoing a bathroom involves the tile. If it's done correctly, new tile can make the entire bathroom look new, brighter and more in order. If the job is handled poorly, the end result can be a disaster. Redoing the bathroom tile, however, is something that will likely need to be done if a new look is desired.

There are many different looks that can be achieved by redoing bathroom tile. It's important to consider the overall desired design and the longevity of the look before picking the tile out, however. Some possibilities include:

Bright and sunny: Stark white, bright yellows and other such colors in bathroom tile lend themselves very well to a bright and sunny bathroom design style. These can be the easiest of tiles to keep looking clean, too, which gives this option a heads up on some of the others.

Subdued: Cream colored and even white tiles with no real pattern can work well in any design scheme. Easy to keep clean, for the most part, this look works with dark accessory colors, light accessory colors and more. Rather than making the design statement with the tile, these type of bathrooms have the tile kind of blend into the intended look.

Themed: It's possible to use the tile in the bathroom to set the theme. For example, some parents opt to add whimsical tiles to a child's bathroom. Other possibilities include fish themed tiles, lighthouses, birds and so on. When choosing tile for a theme, it's a good idea to really be in love with it. Redoing the tile in a cartoon theme for a child that's 10 and will soon outgrow such things might not be bright, but creating the look when the baby is 1 and siblings are likely can be a great way to stake out a kids' bathroom as a kids' bathroom.

Bold: There are all kinds of options for bold, trend setting tile designs. From dark colors to imported tiles of special designs these aren't typical in most homes - bathrooms, but they can be more than beautiful. When the tile makes the look, the overall appearance of the room can be fantastic.

When doing tile work there are two main options for installation. These include professional contractors and doing it yourself. There are pros and cons to both. Those who opt to go with the pros will find the work is generally done quite quickly and it will likely be guaranteed. This can offer a real peace of mind as improperly sealed tiles can wreak havoc on a bathroom's walls. The cuts of the tile will also likely be quite well done as will the fit.

Doing it yourself with tile can be achieved, but it will take some time. While it will likely take a novice days and days to do what a pro can in a few hours, if the work is completed following instructions to the letter, the end results can be the same. Before doing it yourself, make sure the job is fully understood and ample time is staked out for cutting, placing and sealing and grouting tile. It will take patience to make sure everything lines up as it should and some trial and error might come into play, as well.

One of the biggest surefire ways to transform a bathroom's look is to replace the tile. Doing so can be a fun way to get a newer, updated look, but it does require some planning for a picture perfect end result.

The look and feel of a bathroom design can be completely altered for the better when decorative tile is added to the mix, even sparingly. The options of places to consider adding new tile without having to totally redo the entire job include four main areas. These are:

* Shower/tub stall edging. It is possible, in some cases, to remove the edging line of tile in the stalls and add something with a decorative flavor. A nautical-themed bathroom, for example, might sparkle with anchor or lighthouse tiles added to the outer edge of the shower design. It might be necessary to hire a pro to remove the old edge and add the new one without damaging the existing inner tiles.

* Backsplash. The sink backsplash presents another option. This area may or may not already have tile present. If it does, chances are it isn't very high or involved in design. This can either be fully removed or a new layer of tile can be added on to create the designer theme desired.

* Walls. The actual drywall bathroom walls can really be spruced up with a tile design. This can be created to take on a theme that can blend in with the shower walls. Some bathrooms, for instance, use plain white tiles for the stall and have elegant, imported clay tiles on the walls themselves. The contrast between the two types of tile can actually be rather spectacular to behold.

* Borders. Adding tile to create a chair rail-like look in the center of a wall or even at the ceiling line where border wallpaper might go can also look fantastic.

Some people might also choose to remove select tiles in the floor or bath stall to add a design flare, but this in many cases does require a pro or a really skilled handy person!

When choosing tile to jazz up the bathroom design, it's important to keep focus on the overall look that's desired. Some potential themes to consider include:

* Splash of color. This works really well for accent tile, such as the edging. This use would involve nothing more than creating a row of solid color tiles to add sort of an outline to the look.

* Theme tile. Many people choose to use patterned or designed tile to add accents to an existing theme. Those lighthouse tiles mentioned earlier, for example. A child's bathroom might have yellow ducks added to the mix or other bath toy type tiles. For an edging job in a baby's bathroom alternating white tile with a designed tile can look spectacular.

* Atmosphere desired. This is another consideration that can be very important. An elegant old world-style bathroom might benefit greatly from imported clay tiles mixed in with stark whites. A romantic or floral bathroom might get a boost from a soft colored outline or delicate print pattern.

While it's not always possible to completely change the tile in a bathroom, it is possible to add to the design or alter it slightly. When a new feel is desired, accent bathroom tile can really deliver.

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