Does a Bathroom Need to Be Fully Tiled?

Should a bathroom be fully tiled? No, it doesn't have to be. Traditionally, tiles are used in wet areas of a bathroom (around the bath and within the shower enclosure) as a means to waterproof walls but there are now alternative materials to add a decorative, waterproofing to bathroom walls.

Can you have no tiles in bathroom?

A bathroom without tiles, coated with a seamless surface is easy and quick to clean. ... A bathroom without tiles is easy to renovate and doesn't need any replacement part.

Should bathroom tiles go to the ceiling?

As a whole, most experts agree that shower tiles should go to the ceiling. Tiling all the way up to the ceiling keeps the areas surrounding the shower clean and dry. It also has some visual benefits such as making shower space feel larger and more modern. Floor-to-ceiling tiles may not be right for every bathroom.

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.