Calculate your ideal height for the half wall which typically ranges between 30 to 40 inches.
Tile half wall height.
If your wall is 96 then 48 is half.
For a truly classic look finish the top with a decorative trim or a bullnosed edge.
Standard tub and shower walls the minimum code height for a tub or shower enclosure s waterproof covering is 6 above the finished floor.
A classic offset or straight set pattern in a standard field size tile works best for this wall height.
Tile half wall height how to finish the top other than bullnose.
Half the wall is half the wall.
Some people like to go all the way to the ceiling.
I have seen it done as a fully tiled wall but ours will be only half way up.
Variables to consider include the size of your planned field tiles including grout width as well as.
I am exploring ideas for our guest bathroom and thinking of larger rectangular tiles let s say 10x17 or 11x17 installed horizontally in a subway pattern.
Much depends on your taste how tall the shower head is and whether you want extra protection from mold or potential splashes on the paint that could eventually cause problems.
How high to tile when tiling half the wall.
A practical height when working with full sized 12 tiles is 6 courses.
Factoring in the grout lines this meets the minimum with a bit to spare.
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