Do tiles have to be uniform in bathroom?

And ask for references and pictures of their previous work also.

Uniform in size, color, texture or in how they are stacked?

Hi! I would also go with a licensed, insured contractor. Get bids and references. One contractor offered telephone reference only and verbal promises as to what we would get on a recent roofing contract. The next contractor had a detailed contract listing every detail, including the cost of any repairs to the decking under the shingles, after we were shown it. We were given a list of local houses they had done for the colors we were interested in, an estimated date for the work etc. Etc. We were also given a written warranty. We signed that contract and everything was done very professionally. Their bid was $1000 less than the guy we saw first. They were also local and easy to check out. Go with the best contractor you can. As for the tiles, it's your house and if you want to go with a certain tile, ask questions about why they don't think it would work. Odds are, it's his opinion. Ask if there is a different cost for labor with the tiles. I would think large tile would go up faster and be less labor intensive. Good luck!

I think it's a matter of taste, so do it how you like it)

About pricing, try to search on the internet for prices in your area for simillar work.

I would get a few quotes to compare

He is going to redo everything and the 600 price includes the demo, tiles and supplies they will provide

I don't see why you would have to use the same size in tub & shower. Many people mix sizes even inside the shower. However, I would want to go with the same color family or accenting colors. The price seems reasonable to me because removing tile is not an easy job. If money is an issue, you may want to see what the cost would be if you do the demo yourself.

Whichever company you choose to go with to do the work in your bathroom be sure to get a written contract signed by both you and them before any money exchanges hands. The contract should state clearly the deposit amount and conditions, the square footage of the exact areas to be tiled, and the dates of when the work will commence and be completed.

Do not pay the full amount of the job until you are satisfied with the results.

Also, do not rely on just a handshake or verbal agreement only, no matter how 'nice they seem to be', or how much they 'reassure you that they will redo everything'. If the company refuses to issue you a proper written contract, then go with someone else.

In my experience, generally with hiring out someone else to do work such as flooring, tiling, etc. in your home (as opposed to diy) the cost of the labour for the job is double the price of the materials. So for example, if the tiles you choose are $3 a sq foot, then the labour to install them will be an additional $3 pr sq foot, plus charges for requisite materials used.

Also keep in mind that the labour charges for installation often do not include the charges for removal, disposal of the old tiles, and any necessary repairs to the walls that may be needed after the removal of the old tiles. These are separate from the installation charges, but are added up all together by the estimator to arrive at comprehensive billing amount for the entire job.

If you are considering removing and disposing the old tiles yourself, then ask for two written quotations - one without these labour charges, and one with.

I don’t thing your job looks bad at all. You def don’t have to match. It’s your house, do what you want

Definitely a matter of taste. I have small 1x1 tiles on my shower floor, then the walls have 18x18 with a row of glass tiles separating the top from the bottom. The edges have bull nose tiles. They are all the same pattern and look fantastic.

bottom line - you are the owner of the house and its your money. If you want different size tiles - you can choose to do so. :)

ideally, one would use the same size tile for similar applications such as walls or vertical and a different size for floors. As someone else suggested, go to a DIY store and try some different pattern layouts. Put them next to each other so that you can see how they will look in the same space. (I would recommend sticking with one pattern tho (for all vertical vs horizontal spaces)...otherwise your project/room will look chaotic)

I have done several bathrooms and entry ways myself and enjoy doing tile work, but if done wrong...it WILL be noticeable!

The quote is probably not far off, but I would definitely get a couple more and compare! Don't necessarily go with the cheapest tho...especially if they are WAAAY below other quotes.

Do what you like! There are no rules in decor. That has always been my decorating mantra...you will live there, you will look at it. If you love it, it's fine. I wouldn't worry about resale, no matter what you do you'll never please everyone.

no they don’t you can create a design

Do what you love! Sometimes taking a step back and coming back to a project will give you the design inspiration to complete your project!

You can definitely go with larger tiles in the shower - I think that would look much better than the smaller ones there.

And I like your tile job around the tub!

Will surely choose the larger tiles. I mean if that's what you like, and I personally think it'll be better👍

Be sure to get several quotes. It is very expensive for this kind of work, so $6k is not a total shock. Go ahead and pick whatever tiles and sizes you like since it’s your home.

no, you can do herringbone design

Hi Faddu, definitely get references and pictures of previous work buy this contractor. The tub and shower are separate so there is no reason to make the tiles the same size if you don't want to, the color is really what matter, and you said you had the same color! It's your bathroom so you tell the contractor wah you want, don't let him push you into something you won't be happy with.