Gray Hexagon Bathroom Floor

How does this room come together?

A gray hexagon floor runs between the vanity and the bathtub in this bathroom. One close view shows the shape and joints of the floor, while the wider views connect the same floor to the tub and vanity. The light surround at the tub makes a quiet contrast with the darker floor. The angled edges of the hexagons bring pattern to the room without relying on a border or a change of color.

The photographs show the finished tile faces, not the materials behind them. For a similar wet area, the substrate and a continuous waterproofing system must be planned together, including corners, penetrations and any niche or bench. Tile and grout alone are not the waterproof layer. Which board, membrane and drain system to use depends on the conditions and manufacturer instructions.

Layout starts with the features that draw the eye: a niche, the fixture wall, a window or the edge of the enclosure. Before setting, an installer can check how the courses meet at those points and where the cuts will fall. A balanced arrangement often matters more than making every cut the same size. The photos do not record exact tile dimensions.

Where a shower floor is involved, the drain and the slope need to work together so water can move toward the drain. Small pieces can follow a changing plane differently from large wall tiles. At changes of plane and around fittings, the appropriate movement treatment and compatible sealant are selected for the actual installation; a photograph cannot verify those hidden details.

Grout shade, texture and width affect the look of the finished surface, but a picture cannot identify the product or confirm whether sealing is needed. Use the tile and grout makers' cleaning and maintenance directions rather than assuming every surface is treated alike.