What is the best tile for a bathtub surround?

• <div><p>Bathrooms are naturally moisture-rich environments, so choose a durable, water-resistant tile for your tub surround. Porcelain and ceramic are two popular options that are also quite affordable. Glass is another good option that’s also low-maintenance—you just need a glass cleaner like you would use on the bathroom mirror. Natural stone tile is porous, but it’s still a viable option if you choose it in a glazed version.</p></div>

Is it better to tile or use a tub surround?

• <div><p>The choice of whether to tile or use an acrylic tub surround is up to you and can be based on a number of factors, including aesthetics, cost, waterproofing, ease of cleaning, and maintenance.</p><p>Tile is a beautiful, classic bathtub surround choice; while <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/tile-installation-cost.htm">tile installation cost</a> is higher, it’s customizable and offers visual appeal. Tile is also harder to clean and presents waterproofing problems because of grout lines. Acrylic surrounds can be more affordable, don’t require much maintenance, and are easier to clean. However, they aren’t usually as visually appealing and may need to be replaced if they become damaged.</p></div>

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Last update on November 17, 2023

Reviewed in November 2023
Colt removed my bathtub and turn it into a beautiful tiled walk in shower. I absolutely love it!! He is very polite, hard working, and honest. Colt is reasonably price and communication is easy. I have another bathroom that needs a complete remodel and I will definitely use him again.
MPG Homes LLC
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Reviewed in February 2022
K& D can do it all, and quickly! They remodeled our entire master bathroom in 3 weeks! Kevin does all his own work, including construction, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting, tile, and flooring, so there was no waiting around for other tradesmen to do this part or that part. Anything I...
K & D Construction, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2018
Joe was fantastic ... professional, informative and courteous. His crew of Alfred and Mike were great support players throughout. The job they performed for us was 'first class' in all respects. My wife and I agree we would hire them again for any sort of tile, stone or grout work...
Tile & Grout Solutions, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2017
They brought a crew of about 5 girls with no ladder. All of the ceilings were more than 12 feet tall so it created a problem reaching tall fixtures. They asked for my ladder but I'd already moved it out of the house. There was a sticky juice spot in front of the refrigerator from one of my kids...
Perfection Cleaning Service
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Reviewed in September 2017
We had a TERRIBLE experience. There was a great deal of sloppy work done. The painters did a terrible job on our cabinets, the tile work was sloppy, there were foot prints tracked on our foundation before it dried, and our farmhouse sink was dented (just to name a few). I also wanted a free...
Lantrip's Custom Homes I
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Reviewed in February 2017
Michael is a good man, takes care of business, does good tile work and he?s an upstanding gentleman.
Precision Tile and Flooring
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Reviewed in September 2015
I purchased a new SS about 1 month ago, and sadly took it to another shop that lied about the type of tint I got, and did a crappy install on my car. He wouldn't redo it or refund, so I gave up and went to Magic Tint to get my car redone. The quality of the tint, the quality of the install...
Magic Tint
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Reviewed in May 2015
<p>The whole process was outstanding! We had some carpet and tile installed in a new addition on our home, as well as a kitchen update. The ladies in the office were very professional and basically picked the colors for us on all the carpet, tile, and granite after finding out what we liked, and...
Menke, Inc
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Reviewed in March 2014
Poor. The worst we've experienced. In half of our rooms it looked like they hadn't vacuumed. Most of the ceramic tile hadn't been swept and none of it was mopped. The bathrooms barely looked like they'd been touched. Any dusting looked like it had been done around the items on the surface...
ROBINS CLEANING AND MORE
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Reviewed in July 2013
They did a wonderful job. Initially the were to lay a rubber material for the transition from tile to vinyl. I did not want that laid. I told them I did not want that and they went above and beyond to help me choose something else for the transition. Very happy with the installation and...
GLOSSON CARPETS
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Sharp Tile Service

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Serving Clyde, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

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"Jackson Sharp did an excellent job on my shower. He kept me informed on the progress, and showed up when he was supposed to. I would not hesitate to use him again."

Response time6 days

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Clyde, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

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"Gas and Sandy are awesome quality work customer service great will not cheat you they have done everything electrical remodel flooring bathroom you name it."

Response time3 hrs

Response rate98%

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Jill Seidner Interior Design

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Serving Clyde, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

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"The design was totally useless to me. I was extremely disappointed.
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Recommended by55%of homeowners

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Benjamin Thomas Building & Remodeling

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Serving Clyde, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

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Emergency services offered

"When I bought this house, it was was filthy, smelled horrible from outside even, was rodent and roach-infested. Counters, floors were wet and rotting. Everything had to be torn out and rebuilt. Now my home is beautiful. The bathrooms are lovely. There were no short-cuts or rush jobs, or anything left unfinished. I’ve had neighbors and friends who are in building and construction admire and compliment the high quality of the work done on my home. Most people who come in comment on the beautiful flooring, or the cleanliness of the walls and ceilings. I live in a quiet, gated community and there was never a complaint about a mess outside or noise. Very clean."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Clyde, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

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"Brother actually did the work but got many cell calls and always appeared to need to be some where else, rather than pay attention to present job."

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Rafter B Home Services

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Serving Clyde, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

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"We found Chase Bedell to be very helpful and attentive. The general handyman work he completed required a broad range of required skills. We've been happy with the work he completed and feel confident using him again."

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Visionary Tile and Remodeling

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Serving Clyde, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Visionary Tile and Remodel can take your visions and bring them to life! We specialize in tile and flooring work but we can also complete several other types of projects. Call us today for a quote on your next project!

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Marcus Deeds

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Serving Clyde, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

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Marcus Deeds is your best choice for all you flooring needs! We take great pride in providing the highest quality finished projects and our customer service is second to none! \n\nCall us today for a free estimate

Serving Clyde, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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Here at This and That we take pride in our work! Customer satisfaction is the cornerstone of the way we conduct business, and strive to complete the perfect job every time. \nWe will SHOCK you with our competitive pricing. Give us a call today for a FREE estimate!!!

Response time2 hrs

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Tex-Tile

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Serving Clyde, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

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Small jobs welcome

We have over 25 years of experience in the business. Here at Tex-Tile we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!\n \n

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Ceramic Tile questions, answered by experts

Bathrooms are naturally moisture-rich environments, so choose a durable, water-resistant tile for your tub surround. Porcelain and ceramic are two popular options that are also quite affordable. Glass is another good option that’s also low-maintenance—you just need a glass cleaner like you would use on the bathroom mirror. Natural stone tile is porous, but it’s still a viable option if you choose it in a glazed version.

A quality shower tiling project is a bathroom upgrade that can increase resale value. Bathroom remodels have the highest return on investments for any home update. Tiling a shower won’t offer the potential 70% ROI that a full bathroom remodel involving upgrading fixtures, installing storage, and a complete room retile will. However, you can expect an average return of 55% to 60% for this refresh.

No, tiling over painted walls or wallpapered surfaces is generally not recommended. Textured surfaces and paints will affect the adhesive, possibly causing tiles to lift or fall off. Painted walls with a semi-gloss or high-gloss finish are particularly difficult for adding tiles. It’s wise to strip the paint first if you install the tiles to drywall, although it’s still best to opt for a cement backer board.

The choice of whether to tile or use an acrylic tub surround is up to you and can be based on a number of factors, including aesthetics, cost, waterproofing, ease of cleaning, and maintenance.

Tile is a beautiful, classic bathtub surround choice; while tile installation cost is higher, it’s customizable and offers visual appeal. Tile is also harder to clean and presents waterproofing problems because of grout lines. Acrylic surrounds can be more affordable, don’t require much maintenance, and are easier to clean. However, they aren’t usually as visually appealing and may need to be replaced if they become damaged.

You have creative freedom when it comes to your tile trim. If, however, you are considering skipping tile trim, please think twice about that. It is good practice to install tile trim, whether on walls or flooring. Think, too, about the aesthetic you are going for and choose a trim type and color that will help enhance the space.

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