Is It Tile? Is It Wood?
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Yeah, so I am one of those DIYers who is inspired to start new projects in the anticipation of an event. So, naturally, when our annual Christmas party was 4 days away, I promptly decided it was time to demo the basement bathroom and install new tile.
Did we get it done in time? Of course not!
Was the toilet functioning? No, why would we want to have two functioning toilets the day of a party?
Haha, I give myself an A for effort though 
The floor is finished now, so let me take you through the project.
Do you remember the basement bathroom expansion? The basement was cinder block walls and a concrete floor before we finished it (before and after photos are here). The only thing in the basement (other than the boiler, water heater, and a laundry sink) was a finished 1/2 bath. Our house is tiny, so I understand why the previous home owners felt the need to add a bathroom.
We decided to make the 1/2 bath into a full bath, and bumped out the wall to add a tub. This resulted in an awkward space where the old tile ended and the rest of the concrete floor began. I wanted a clean, even look for the party – got what I wanted, just 2 days later.
The whole room was sort of blah blah white blah.
The tile floor came up with a hammer and chisel.
Did I mention I started this project while my hubby was at work, and without his knowledge? Best way to start a large project in my house – demolish everything before he gets home, so we have no choice but to fix it by the time he shows up
I originally thought we would do a more traditional tile. I was checking out white marble basket weave (love), but the basement is a little bit contemporary. I matched the doors to the rest of the house and love how they turned out, but the basement is carpeted and has white trim, so I went with a new fresh tile choice: Wood-look tile.
I could not be happier with the results! We picked the tile up a big box store here.
The marble threshold was easy to do. We glued down a tack strip to the concrete floor, and followed the great step-by-step I found here.
The bathroom isn’t done yet. We plan to:
- Tile the shower
- Replace the sink
- Install a medicine cabinet/new mirror
- Change the sink light fixture.
I’m excited to finish the project up, and have another full bath for guests to use. Let’s hope I can keep the momentum going.
Your bathroom is lovely… I would like to make a suggestion. Never put a mirror over the back of the stool. Not good for when a man is standing there. Don’t want to watch themselves at that moment…Just a thought….
I don’t know about the word never. I think a mirror above the stool is fine. I have one and well… during the times my husband is using the “stool” I don’t think my husband minds looking at himself… lol
Wow, beautiful! Just what I was looking for! My bathroom is about the same size as yours, how many boxes/tiles did you buy?
I think we purchased 3 or 4 boxes. To get an accurate amount, we measured the square footage, and divided it by the number of sqft in each box. We added 10% to the total sqft to a count for broken tiles, or messed up cuts.
Great Reno! I love the door and hardware too. Can you tell me more about it?
I purchased the doors and hardware from a local salvage shop. There is a post on the blog if you search door hardware. It was easy to install. Thanks for stopping by!
Love the wood tile. Looks great!
Thank you
The floors look so good with the wall color. I mentioned this to my husband but we don’t where to install it.
I think it would be great in an entry way or kitchen.
what color did you use on the walls? great remodel
It’s Benjamin Moore. I will check and update you on the exact color.
I just bought the same floor but I cant figure out which grout color to use. what did you use?
So excited for you! I will check the brand/color of grout and get back to you this evening.
Thanks for asking,
Rachel
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Tobacco brown is what Lowe’s had demonstrated with their wood tile.
Bingo! Sorry for being late to respond.
Your bathroom look great! I love your wood tile floors.
Thank you
It seems to be a huge hit!
If you scroll up there are two separate links to the website where you can purchase the tile. One “here” and the other if you actually click on the tile photo. Thanks for stopping by.
Can you tell me where you got the tile? I LOVE IT and have a small bathroom here in my home I would love to put this in! Thanks!
If you scroll up there are two separate links to the website where you can purchase the tile. One “here” and the other if you actually click on the tile photo. Thanks for stopping by.
Where did you get the beautiful mirrors for your bathroom??
I think they are from Pier One from a few years ago. Thanks
Am loving the “wood” floor. What brand is the tile?
Love this!! Where did you get your tile?
Thank you for taking the time to post this. I am especially appreciative of the before and after photos.
I have a bathroom to complete in my newly purchased home that was in foreclosure. I love bathrooms with Carrara marble flooring but can’t commit myself to the sealing maintenance it requires. I also like the contrast of a dark floor with some white cabinetry and Carrara tops. I love your flooring choice which is also more economical than Carrara marble. Good job, it really looks great. Thanks again!
Thank you for the kind words!
Impressive transformation! I’m in love with the tile. The colors and wood tile really compliment each other. Bravo!
Gratzi!
Please tell us what brand of tile you used and from where you purchased it. I love it.
If you scroll up there are two separate links to the website where you can purchase the tile. One “here” and the other if you actually click on the tile photo. Thanks for stopping by.
Did you grout the floor or just lay the tiles right next to each other hard to tell from the pic. Looks great!
I used grout the same color as the tile to give it a grout -less real wood look, with 1/8 spacers.
Wow, LOVE that tile! The whole color combo and fixtures of this bathroom is just beautiful, a huge inspiration for me when I need to redo a bathroom. I’m just loving those mirrors! Where did you purchase them????
I think they are from Pier One a few years ago. Thanks so much for your comments.
wow I love it! You did a great job.
Thank you
your little one is adorable.
Thanks!
Rachel, it looks gorgeous!
I want to come visit so I can stay and use the pretty bathroom! 
I LOVE this! You did such an amazing job! I am a huge fan of the wall color with the silver accents and the dark floor.
Gracious! The blue is a BM color, more Tiffany blue in real life. I need to invest in a real camera that can capture colors better than my phone.
It looks fantastic! I love the wood look tile floor- it seems warmer than just a standard tile. I really love that stained door too! Gorgeous!
Thanks! It does match the doors really well. I think it helps the floor look even more like wood.
Wow! I love it. I’ve never seen floor board tiles installed before (I’ve seen them at tile stores). Looks perfect for that space. Big improvement.
Thanks John. It definitely dresses up the space.
LOVE the tile you picked! The bathroom looks fantastic!
Thanks guys
looks like I got this one thing right.
Nice work! I like all the nickel/shiny accessories, too.
Thanks
I almost went with chrome because it’s more period appropriate, but I’m happy with the nickel.
I love it! It looks modern without seeming cold. I actually just put in the same style floor in my master bathroom on Friday night. If it turns out half as well as your bathroom I’ll be thrilled.
Oh I would love to see a picture!
It looks really really great! The colour works perfectly with the stained door and the colour of the walls.
Thank you. It puts our main bathroom shame now….time to redo that one too…hmmm…