Bathroom tile is one of the most visible elements in any bath remodel and the surface that gets the most wear. Right tile choices (size, pattern, grout, trim) can make a bathroom feel custom and timeless. Wrong choices date a bathroom within a year.
Large-format porcelain (12x24 or larger) is the dominant primary bath shower wall in current Indianapolis remodels. Subway tile remains popular in transitional and craftsman-style guest baths. Full-height tile (to the ceiling) is increasingly common.
12x24 porcelain plank in wood-look or stone-look finishes is the leading bathroom floor in current Indianapolis remodels. Hex and penny-round tiles are common shower-floor accents.
Schluter metal trim is the modern standard for tile edges. It is cleaner than bullnose tile and avoids the need to match trim pieces. Pencil trim and chair rail are options for traditional and craftsman styles.
Tile shower walls typically run $3,500 to $7,500 for a standard alcove. Tile floors run $1,800 to $4,500 for a standard bathroom. Full primary bath tile (floor and shower) runs $7,000 to $14,000.
Tile shower walls take three to five days. Tile floors take one to two days. Full primary bath tile work takes five to eight days.
Large format reads as more current, has fewer grout lines, and is easier to clean. Small tiles work as accents and on shower floors where slip resistance matters.
