For a shower, to be installed, at least 30-36 square feet is required. For a full bath consisting of both a shower and a bathtub, you will need at least 40 square feet.
Tile — Your tile selection has the biggest influence on the look of the shower. You will need 90-95 square feet of wall tile and 15-20 square feet of shower floor tile. Typically to finish off the edges, a bullnose tile or a Schluter strip is used. To account for the height of the wall tile, 20 linear feet will work.
With shower installation, the minimum shower size is 32 x 32 inches. However, most typical shower sizes are 36 x 36 inches.
Multiply the height and width of each section. Add together all the sections and divide that number by 144 for the square footage. Subtract windows or benches from the total as appropriate. Add 10% overage, or 20% for our Moroccan Fish Scales (multiply by 1.1 or 1.2).
Typical Small Bathroom Sizes
For a ¾ bath, 40 square feet is a good size (about 3.7 m2). A small full bathroom, with a sink, toilet, and combined shower/bathtub is often 40-45 square feet (about 4 - 4.5 m2).
Here are the most common room sizes and their square feet totals (length x width = sqft): 10 x 12 = 120 Sqft. 12 x 12 = 144 Sqft.
What is the smallest recommended size for a shower? A shower should be 36 inches square (36 inches x 36 inches). For tiny spaces, 30 inches square (30 inches x 30 inches) is the smallest space that can be used for a shower.
We recommend using tiles no larger than 4 inches in diameter making our sheeted mosaic tiles the best option underfoot in the shower. The smaller tile will require more grout lines and more grout means more traction.
The total area calculation is 20x20=400 sq. feet. Divide this figure with the size of the tile you want to be installed. This will give you the exact number of tiles required for your space.
For Large Bathrooms
The average walk-in shower for a large bathroom measures 60″ x 42″ for a rectangular shower. While a 42″ by 42″ to 48” by 48” square enclosure is considered standard shower size for large bathrooms.
Doorless Shower Dimensions
Here are the dimensions for standard-size walk-in showers with no door. 36 x 36 inches is the smallest you can go. 42 x 60 inches is the recommended shower size for optimal comfort. 60 x 60 inches is much larger and great for wheelchair access.
While 40 square feet (8×5) is the minimum size for a full bathroom, it is fairly small and most layouts make it seem cramped. The average size for a full bathroom is around 60 square feet (6×10), which is considered the most efficient size for a bathroom.
Length (in feet) x width (in feet) = area in sq. ft. Tip: If you can't picture what a square foot is, try drawing a square that is 1 foot tall by 1 foot wide—you've got one square foot! Many of those squares stacked up against one another equal a whole wall, floor, sheet of fabric, wall paper, etc.
Yes, it's entirely possible to use larger size tiles on your bathroom floor. However, you need to ensure your shower pan meets the criteria listed earlier. Make sure you choose a set of tiles that have a COF above 0.6. This rating provides the best grip in the shower to prevent slip-and-falls.
Porcelain tile is our number-1 choice for showers because of its diversity, durability, and water-resistance.
Also, using large tiles in a small space can actually make it appear larger. That's because there are fewer grout joints, which reduces the lines that appear across the floor. Tip #4: Keep tiling consistent throughout the space. Tile the shower floor and the threshold (curb) in the same color as the bathroom floor.
Tile is meant for a wet area.
When you're taking about a shower, water gets everywhere. If the tile doesn't go to the ceiling, the section of the shower with paint and drywall will get wet. Paint and drywall is not water proof, so, overtime you may have problems with mold and decay.
Using larger floor tiles is a great way to trick the eye and make a room look bigger than it actually is. Larger tiles used throughout the bathroom look a lot less 'busy' than with smaller tiles, which therefore make the room appear larger; the lack of grout lines also makes the whole space appear more expansive.
Go all-white. All-white bathroom designs never go out of style. They also have the added advantage of making the room look bigger as white reflects light better than any other colour. As most bathroom fixtures tend to be white, this also creates a more seamless, unbroken look throughout the space.
'Pale colored tiles can make a small shower space look bigger as they reflect more light than darker colors, creating a light and airy feel. Using the same tiles on the walls and the floor in a bathroom will enhance the feeling of space by creating a continuous look.
Well, the answer is YES!
If you're looking to include large shower tiles, the solution is relatively simple if you plan ahead and specify the right products. You can also avoid lots of messy tile cuts in your shower base, and install larger tiles that run neatly down to your waste. Here's how…
PROS. Glass shower doors require constant cleaning to avoid hard water spots, so a doorless shower means one less thing to clean. No step-over curb at the entrance makes the shower easily accessible to the elderly and those with mobility issues. Doorless showers are standard in age-in-place universal design.
Most codes require at least 15 inches (measured from the center of the toilet) from any side wall or obstruction and not closer than 30 inches center to center to any other sanitary fixture. (The NKBA actually recommends 32 inches.)
Leave at least 15" of space between the shower and toilet or other obstacle. If you have a swinging door, take into consideration nearby fixtures. To prevent a collision, consider the placement of hardware including towel bars, handlebars, and light fixtures.