Ways of Using Border Tiles

Border tiles were once deemed old fashioned but with recent releases, border tiles are more relevant than ever.

A splash of colour can be added to your room through the use of border tiles, especially if a white tile is used as the main colour. Other items of decor can be used as accent colours to match the border tiles.

This will keep the clean, contemporary look of modern interiors but also add a pop of colour to a room. Our range of border tiles will allow you to create this look whatever your budget or style.

A great way of warming up an industrial style room is by using border tiles. Making texture through using wood effect tiles will add interest to the room and can even create the illusion of extra space.

Edge trims are another example of border tiles which can be used to finish off tile installation and hide edges. Trim tiles can often be more expensive than regular tiles, so factor this within your budget. 

Shower Tile Borders

A tiled border can add style to your bathroom and shower area but knowing where to place this border is a task in itself. There are many options and positions to choose from when creating a tiled border inside a shower area.

These borders set the décor for the rest of the room and can make a feature point of the shower area. A border adds the finishing touch to your shower area, so making sure it’s the correct tile and set at the correct height is essential.

A bathroom is fairly unique in that it’s usually separate from all other rooms and not part of an open plan. Choosing different colours and patterns will be easier as it can be different from other décor within the rest of the house.

A contrasting colour is usually chosen for the border, this is a method often used to open up a space and is the most common in modern decor. Patterned or mosaic tiles are another option if a solid colour is not your thing.

Eye level is one option for a shower tile border which gives an aesthetically pleasing look. This can be carried through the rest of the bathroom rather than just the shower for uniformity.

Another popular option is setting the tile border at waist level, make sure you’re happy with this placement and mark it out beforehand. Moving the position of the tiles will depend on your ceiling height, lower ceilings will mean your border needs to be lower in order to avoid chopping the room in half. Check the position before commencing any tiling.

Skirting board or floor level, is a way of adding border tiles to create a trim effect around a shower area. These tiles are usually smaller and more minimal than usual, an easy way of adding style to a room without being over the top.

I hope you’ve found this blog post useful and can take some inspiration ready to tile your own room. Our range of border tiles are available to look through here, if you have any questions please feel free to contact us and we would be more than happy to help.