Bathroom & Shower Mosaic Tiles

Our collection of glass and marble makes wonderful additions to bathroom renovations, especially for shower pans. Adding a mosaic to a shower pan creates a more sophisticated look especially when paired with a fresh coat of paint and some new bathroom fixtures. We have gathered a vast choice of neutral mosaic tiles for the shower floor to choose from as well as some pops of color for those looking to be a little more adventurous. Our bathroom and shower mosaic tiles collection is a collection of the highest quality marble and glass handpicked and sourced from some of the best factories and manufacturers in the world.

Mosaic Tiles – An Introduction

Mosaic tiles have been in use in people's living spaces for a long time. Bathroom mosaic wall tiles have beautiful and intricate designs that are the result of creativity. The term mosaic itself means a design that is made up of small beautiful pieces of tile. Bathroom and shower mosaic tiles are available in a wide range of pretty patterns and colors which will make your space look beautiful in many ways.  Because bathroom mosaic wall tiles' property stands out because of the different materials and the patterns it is made up of, bathroom and shower mosaic tiles are one of the most sought-after titles in the market.

Mosaic tiles are versatile. Bathroom mosaic wall tiles can be used anywhere in your space and that is why your shower floor will look beautiful with the addition of elements like gorgeousness and beautiful designs. Bathroom and shower mosaic tiles are made from various kinds of stones and materials like marble, pebbles, glass, metal, porcelain, vinyl, ceramic, etc. By applying mosaic tiles for the shower floor, you succeed in achieving that beautiful look of uniqueness because of the different kinds of patterns, designs sizes, and finishes mosaic tile for the shower comes in. 

Different types of Bathroom and Shower Mosaic Tiles

Below are the types and materials used in Mosaic Tiles for bathroom and shower:

1. Ceramic – Quite similar to the likes of porcelain bathroom mosaic wall tiles, ceramic bathroom mosaic wall tiles are made from clay that is typically red or white. Ceramic mosaic tiles for the shower floors are one of the most versatile tiles and can be used anywhere in the house or whatever space you are building.  For ceramic bathroom mosaic wall tiles to be made, clay has to be fired in a kiln. Ceramic mosaic tiles for shower floor are so similar to the porcelain mosaic tiles for shower floor that many people refer to both the tiles as one.

Ceramic mosaic tiles for shower floor have the quality of not being dense because it is made from clay, but because of that, mosaic tiles for shower have a high absorption rate. The downfall of being made from clay is that ceramic mosaic tiles for shower floors cannot withstand frost and can chip away easily as compared to porcelain mosaic tiles for shower floors.

A special glaze is coated on ceramic mosaic shower floor tiles that not only give it a beautiful glossy appearance but also protect the ceramic mosaic tile for the shower and seals them. Because of this, even after the damaging property of the ceramic mosaic shower floor tiles, it proves to be a favorite among people who want ceramic mosaic tiles for shower floors.

2. Porcelain – Tiles that are made from a specific kaolin mixture that is finer than the mixture that ceramic mosaic tiles for shower floor are made from.  The mixture that porcelain mosaic wall tiles are made of, contains quartz and feldspar. Porcelain bathroom mosaic wall tiles are made when they are fired at a high temperature of 2200 to 2500 degrees Fahrenheit.

To sum up, porcelain bathroom and shower mosaic tiles prove to be a better version of the ceramic bathroom and shower mosaic tiles as porcelain bathroom mosaic wall tiles are dense, finely-grained, and has a smooth glossy texture that is more resistant to water than the ordinary ceramic bathroom and shower mosaic tile. A liquid coating of a material that is made from glass is used to glaze the porcelain mosaic tiles for shower floor surface, just like ceramic mosaic tiles for shower floor are glazed. 

Porcelain mosaic shower floor tiles are beautiful and are available in a variety of different colors, patterns, and finishes and even have a variety that looks like natural stone and wood grains. What makes the porcelain mosaic shower floor tiles the best choice for bathroom and shower floor is the fact that porcelain mosaic shower floor tiles are dense, heavy, and resistant to water. Porcelain bathroom mosaic wall tiles can also be used on the surfaces like the top of a counter because bathroom and shower mosaic tiles are resistant to heat too.

3. Cement – Cement bathroom mosaic wall tiles are perfect in colorful, decorative patterns that can be used for cement mosaic shower floor. These bathroom and shower mosaic tiles are made preciously by hands that give your bathroom a nice sophisticated look. Cement mosaic tile for the shower is known for their high durability and are used widely across the globe.

The cement bathroom and shower mosaic tiles are often confused with ceramic bathroom and shower mosaic tiles which are made from the fired kiln. These mosaic tiles for shower floor are made from dehydrated and ground Portland cement layer which is further mixed with a coarser layer of sand cement. The layer with which the cement bathroom mosaic wall tiles get their color is hydraulically pressed onto the surface and thus becomes one of the parts of the mosaic shower floor tile. This layer is not a glaze or an extra layer of just paint. Cement mosaic tile for shower is known for its colorful patterns, high durability, and versatility. Cement bathroom and shower mosaic tiles are again in vogue and are being used in commercial spaces like hotels and restaurants and private spaces like houses and offices alike.

4. Marble – Marble is a stone of one of the highly demanded bathroom mosaic tile ideas that are typically used for mosaic shower floor tiles and slabs which are used on the tops of counters, bathroom, and shower flooring, and walls. Marble mosaic tiles for shower floors are luxurious and are of great quality. Marble mosaic tiles for shower floors are widely in demand because of their quality and the kind of stone marble bathroom mosaic wall tiles are made from. 

Marbles are very beautiful to look at. Each piece is unique in its design because of the changing texture of the marble. Marble mosaic tiles for shower floors are highly durable and are resistant to water. Marble mosaic tile for showers can be easily cleaned with a damp cloth and can be easily maintained. Marble mosaic tile for shower tiles is very versatile and can be used anywhere. 

Marble mosaic tiles for showers can be easily installed and are easy to maintain. Marble mosaic tiles for shower floors are also a good choice for the bathroom and showering flooring because of their health benefits. Marble is a very dense material because of which, dust, pollen, and antigens do not accumulate on it. This reason makes marble a better choice for mosaic tile for shower flooring. Marble mosaic tile for showers is also high in demand in hot and humid countries like India because its tiling stays cool throughout the seasons.

5. Vinyl – Bathroom mosaic vinyl flooring is made up of different kinds of substances mixed. There are two types of bathroom mosaic vinyl flooring. Luxurious Vinyl Tiles (LVT) and vinyl rolls. Bathroom mosaic vinyl flooring is made up of the same substances but is produced differently so that they have a whole different look from each other.

Bathroom mosaic vinyl flooring is very much in demand because they are easy to clean and have high durability. Bathroom mosaic vinyl flooring is waterproof because it is mainly made up of PVC. But if the bathroom mosaic vinyl flooring is not properly installed, its waterproofing will be hampered. If you do not get your bathroom mosaic vinyl flooring tiles installed by a professional, and they leave even a minimal gap between the tiles, then the moisture and water will seep through the bathroom mosaic vinyl flooring. Bathroom mosaic vinyl flooring tiles can last up to 5 to 10 years. If they are professionally installed and well maintained, then they can even last up to 25 years, depending on their quality. 

6. Resin – Resin mosaic shower floor is a surface that is achieved by mixing a bunch of selected ingredients that produce a fast chemical reaction. The chemical reaction that is produced by mixing the substances or ingredients, produces a very durable and water-resistant finish that can be used in the most traffic-prone areas. A coating of resin consists of two Ingredients. The first is formulated synthetic resin and the second one is a separated hardener. Several different kinds of decorative materials like chips and pieces of stones, cement powder, and pigments of different shades can be used under the resin finish. This thickens the resin flooring too.

 With the help of resin bathroom mosaic wall tiles for bathroom and shower flooring, you can create a lot of do-it-yourself ideas. Many combinations with numerous styles can be created to form resin mosaic tile for showers. The resin mosaic tile for shower is so pretty and much more beautiful than most of the other mosaic tiles for shower flooring. Not only that, they are water-resistant too. Your bathroom and shower will look amazing with 3-D printed resin mosaic tile for shower, which can even look exactly like water and stones.

Patterns and Ingredients of Mosaic Tile Ideas

Below are the main patterns and ingredients of mosaic tiles are:

1. Stone for bathroom mosaic tile ideas – You can capture and place the beauty of the majestic paintings in monuments made from stones into your bathroom mosaic tile ideas too. The beautiful designs made from stones are a choice that is still very much in vogue today. The areas wherever the stone mosaic tiles are put, look pretty beautiful with a touch of elegance and mysticism.

Mosaic stone tiles are available in many patterns like flower patterns and various types of geometric designs that are colorful. There are plain but elegant choices too that can be achieved by water-jet technology and mother of pearl. The manufacturing techniques of today take the patterns and beauty of stone mosaic bathroom tile ideas to a whole level.

2. Glass for bathroom mosaic tile ideas – mosaic tiles that are transparent, opaque and mirrored, are known as glass mosaic tiles. Glass mosaic tiles give off a shiny effect that also bounces back the light making it seem gloomy in some spaces. Mirrored mosaics can be used in spaces that are of importance to you and make you feel special, like your dressing table or bathtub or anywhere you want the space to look beautiful, like the living room too. Glass mosaics are so pretty that when light from the lamps or natural sunlight fall on the tiles, it seems as if the little pieces of the tiles are dancing in unison.

3. Geometrical patterns for bathroom mosaic tile ideas – Geometrical patterns like medallions and murals are very popular patterns of mosaics. They are easy to cut and install, unlike the mosaic glass tiles that are made up of thousands of pieces and take up a lot of time to be installed. These are basic design patterns and can be used by those who are looking for patterns with minimal touches that will make their bathroom look simple yet chic.  This design can be used on both the walls and floor of the bathrooms and this adds a touch of decoration to the basic bathrooms.

4. Hand-painted for bathroom mosaic tile ideas – Hand-painted stone mosaic tiles are for those who are fond of literature, art, and history. This kind of stone mosaic tiles aid you to opt for any design or picture that you have in mind for bathroom mosaic tile ideas. Hand-painted mosaic stones allow you to copy any kind of design that you like, in any style, and voila! There you have it.  You can hand-painted mosaic stone tiles in your kitchens showcasing a bowl of fruit or above your fireplace with amazing paintings of war or in your bathrooms with pre-colonial landscapes and designs.

5. Stone tile for bathroom mosaic tile ideas – you can create different types of mosaic stone tiles by using different manufacturing techniques and ways. When you notice the difference in sizes of the tiny pieces of mosaic glass and huge geometric shapes of geometrically patterned mosaic, then you get a whole new form of mosaics that are so different and beautiful in their way.

When you mix the different types of patterns and designs and shapes and colors of mosaic tiles, you get a whole new version of mosaic tiles. You can mix and match the textured patterns with plain ones that will give you space for an elegant yet chic look. When you use larger pieces like the geometrical patterns, it helps in covering larger spaces in less time, as compared to the mosaic tiles with tiny pieces of stone, glass, cement, or chip.

Bathroom & Shower Mosaic Tiles - FAQs

Q 1. Which type of mosaic tile should I use if I want to add my ideas to my bathroom and shower flooring?

Ans. Hand-painted stone mosaic tiles are for those who are fond of literature, art, and history. This kind of stone mosaic tiles aid you to opt for any design or picture that you have in mind for bathroom mosaic tile ideas. Hand-painted mosaic stones allow you to copy any kind of design that you like, in any style, and voila! There you have it.

 Q 2. I have a specific space in my living room that I want to have a shiny look as compared to the sophisticated look of the rest of the living room. Is there a specific tile that I could use to give my space that effect?

Ans. Glass mosaic tiles give off a shiny effect which also bounces back the light making it seem gloomy in some spaces. Mirrored mosaics can be used in spaces that are of importance to you and make you feel special, like your dressing table or bathtub or anywhere you want the space to look beautiful, like the living room too.

 Q 3. How is resin mosaic bathroom flooring different from the other kinds of bathroom flooring?

Ans. Many combinations with numerous styles can be created to form resin mosaic tile for showers. The resin mosaic tile for shower is so pretty and much more beautiful than most of the other mosaic tiles for shower flooring. Not only that, they are water-resistant too. Your bathroom and shower will look amazing with 3-D printed resin mosaic tile for shower, which can even look exactly like water and stones.

 Q 4. Which type of mosaic flooring will be best for someone in India?

Ans. Marble mosaic tiles for shower floors are also a good choice for the bathroom and showering flooring because of their health benefits. Marble is a very dense material because of which, dust, and antigens do not accumulate on it. This reason makes marble a better choice for mosaic tile for shower flooring. Marble mosaic tile for showers is also high in demand in hot and humid countries like India because its tiling stays cool throughout the seasons.

 Q 5. What makes mosaic tiles different from other kinds of tiles?

Ans. Mosaic tiles are versatile. Bathroom mosaic wall tiles can be used anywhere in your space and that is why your shower floor will look beautiful with the addition of elements like gorgeousness and beautiful designs. Bathroom and shower mosaic tiles are made from various kinds of stones and materials like marble, pebbles, glass, metal, porcelain, vinyl, ceramic, etc. By applying mosaic tiles for shower floor, you succeed in achieving that beautiful look of uniqueness because of the different kinds of patterns, designs sizes, and finishes mosaic tile for shower comes in.