Innovative Tiles for Shower Walls and Floors

A tiled shower is one of the best upgrades you can make to a Grand Strand bathroom, blending everyday function with a spa-like feel. However, since a shower is exposed to constant water, steam, and daily use, it’s important to choose the right material, size, and layout when selecting the best tile. Here's a guide to picking tiles for shower walls and floors that look beautiful (and hold up for years):

Choosing the Right Material

Not every tile belongs in your shower. That is, the best options are nonporous and shrug off moisture like it’s nothing. Porcelain is the industry standard, and for good reason! It has a water absorption rate below 0.5%, boasts incredible durability, and requires almost no maintenance. Glazed ceramic is a close, budget-friendly cousin that also performs well in any wet space.

In need of a little more personality? We’ve got plenty of options to suit your unique tastes. Glass tile helps make a shower feel more open by reflecting light. Natural stone, like marble or travertine, brings a luxurious, one-of-a-kind look that, while it requires regular sealing to stay water-resistant, is a beautiful investment.

Pro Tip: While luxury vinyl is a fantastic option, it isn't designed for shower walls, so stick with true tile for your shower space.

Getting Shower Tile Sizes Right

The right shower tile sizes differ for walls and floors, so many homeowners get tripped up here.

Shower walls give you freedom. Since walls don't need slip resistance, you can go bold with large format tiles in small bathrooms, like 12-by-24-inch tiles or classic 3-by-6-inch subway tiles. Larger tiles mean fewer grout lines, which look sleek and modern and make cleaning easier.

Shower floors are a different story. Here, smaller tiles are the smart pick. Mosaics like 2-by-2-inch squares, penny rounds, or hexagons create more grout lines, and that extra grout is exactly what gives your feet traction on a wet floor. Smaller tiles also conform to the slight slope that directs water toward the drain. Whatever material you choose for the floor, look for a textured or matte finish with a slip-resistance rating.

Custom Tile and Professional Installation

Even the best tile only performs if it's installed correctly. A shower has to be waterproofed, sloped, and sealed properly, or moisture finds its way where it shouldn't, which is why professional installation matters so much in a wet space.

At Get Floored, we offer custom tile shower services and professional installation, taking the time to understand your bathroom, your style, and how you live, and then helping you choose the perfect combination of materials, sizes, and layouts for your space. We carry beautiful tile from trusted names like Emser, MSI, and MIR Mosaic, so you're choosing from quality options built to last.

Design Your Dream Shower with Get Floored Near Myrtle Beach, SC

Your shower should be a space you love stepping into every day. Whether you want large-format walls, a classic subway look, or a mosaic floor with the perfect grip, our team is here to help you get the process right from the first tile to the final grout line.

Get Floored proudly serves Myrtle Beach and the surrounding Grand Strand, including Surfside, Garden City, Pawleys Island, Socastee, North Myrtle Beach, and Murrells Inlet. Stop by our showroom or reach out today to start designing your dream shower.