Half tiled vs full tiled bathroom – pros and cons
Half tiled vs full tiled bathroom – pros and cons
Deciding on half tiled vs full tiled for your bathroom is central to the design. It’s a style preference, but it has implications for the cost and practicality of your bathroom renovation too.
Fully tiled bathrooms are convenient, particularly for smaller and second bathrooms. They are easy to maintain with less decorating, and many homeowners enjoy the cohesive look of covered walls.
Half tiled – or tiling around the appliances – is a traditional approach. It allows for more personalisation with the design, including statement tiles. The surrounding wall space is free for you to paint and decorate as you choose, including hanging features like mirrors, shelves, and frames.
Still not sure whether a half tiled or full tiled bathroom is the option for you?
Here are some of the pros and cons for each option – half tiled vs full tiled
Full tiled
Pros
Spa-like seamless finish
Your bathroom can be used as a wet room in future
It’s easy to wipe down and clean the walls
No decorating aside from tiling
Cons
Increased tiling costs
It’s difficult to fit features like shelves
Restricted choice of tiles (large, neutral styles work best)
Half tiled
Pros
Tiles become a statement feature
You can choose premium tiles as they cover a smaller area
The walls are free for you to decorate and hang pictures, mirrors etc.
Less grout to keep clean and maintained
Cons
Skirting boards are required
You need to prep and paint the walls
Walls aren’t 100% protected from steam and water
We hope you’ve found these pros and cons useful, and you’re closer to knowing whether a half tiled or full tiled bathroom is for you.
Not in a position to renovate your bathroom currently? Check out this blog: ‘How to make a shower look new’ in the meantime. It contains handy tips for making your current shower look brand new again.
If you’d like to discuss a bathroom renovation project, you can get in touch with our customer team on 0800 980 6018 or by emailing bathrooms@basi.co.uk.
