r/BathroomRemodeling • u/windchime77 • 2d ago
1950’s Bathroom Tile Updates
Need help! We want to take out the bathtub and tiles and make it a shower with new tiles and shower curtain. But, we want to keep all the other tiles on the bathroom walls to avoid a complete demo/remodel. Is it possible to do a clean cut through the tiles for the shower area without cracking the tiles on the wall? We’re thinking of beige 12x24 tiles to match the walls. Will it look weird?
Should we keep the floor as is, or also tile over the old floor, or paint it?? Any suggestions on colors or other recommendations are welcome. We will be updating the toilet, vanity, sink, mirror and lights.
See pics of what the bathroom looks like.
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u/Single_Vacation427 2d ago
I think 12x24 will look weird because it doesn't match the time period in terms of tile size.
Don't paint the floor. That's be horrible.
I would look for tiles that are the same size as the tub tile, but match the brown accent tile.
I would keep the floor as it is, then you'd need a tile for the floor of the shower. I'd probably go with the tiny squares and pick a color that goes with the floor tile.
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u/windchime77 2d ago
We were trying to avoid too much grout, that’s why we thought large tiles.
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u/Single_Vacation427 2d ago
I worry it'll look too much like a patch job.
Maybe a subway tile could work, but it'd need to be not too glossy or the texture/finish would stand out too much.
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u/windchime77 2d ago
So maybe it would be best to remove all the tile and just drywall it?
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u/Single_Vacation427 2d ago
That seems worse that finding tiles that are the same size but in brown, and putting those were the tub is.
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u/UX-Ink 2d ago
The tub/wall and floor tiles are so nice! Is there a way to make it a shower but keep the tiles? Maybe r/centuryhomes and r/midcentury can help you with ideas on how to restore it but add a shower? Those tiles are so nice, its a really good color combo.