Bathtub tiles impart elegance to your bathroom and bathtub surround. A variety of tiles are available in a multitude of sizes and styles to choose from. Ceramic and porcelain tiles are most common for use as bathtub surround. Porcelain tiles, in fact, are ceramic tiles only, and have the lowest absorption rates of all the ceramic tiles. To be classified as 'porcelain', ceramic tiles must not absorb more than 0.5 percent of its total mass in water. Some porcelain tiles absorb as little as 0.1 percent. Porcelain tiles are ideal for use as bathroom tiles and are strong and durable.

Bathtub Tiles - An Overview

Over years of use, tiles surrounding your bathtub may be showing their age, getting discolored and not giving a 'shine' anymore. Your outdated and yellowing bathtub tiles may no longer be a credit to your bathroom. There is no need to replace your tiles, as you would have done in the past, and save yourself the cost of new tiles and hiring a contractor. You can now have your tiles re-glazed, and even arrange to have their color changed.

If you need to replace a few broken tiles, you do not have to shop hours on end to find that perfect match. Professional refinishers can match thousands of color combinations and you are not limited to a handful of tile colors. Now, your bathtub tiles can have a perfect color match with your toilet, sinks and other bathroom tiles or even wall paper.

The beauty of bathtub tiles lies in their symmetrical layout. Full tiles need to be in the most visible areas like the back wall of a bathtub surround. Cut tiles are used in the hidden areas. You need to hire professional people to give an elegant surround to your bathtub.