[bathbabe]

I am remodeling my masterbath. It is very small, about 5 x 8 ft. floor space. The contractor suggested me tile the entire bath, including the ceiling due to better moisture control. I picked out the tile, it should come in tomorrow. I am now having second thoughts. Everyone I tell thinks I am crazy... "is it gonna look like a hospital" or "every time you shower, there will be beads of water dropping from ceiling". I am very confused. I am at a point where I can still change my mind and only do the tile on the floor, half the wall and the tub surround. Please, has anyone done or seen this?? Am I going to have problems or regret that I did this when it comes time to sell the house?? HELP

[ThomasCKeat]

I think that depends on the home owner's taste. I think it will look like a school shower or some other industrial site.

[KISS]

Got a bath about that size that's ALMOST all tile.

Over tub, the ceiling is dropped and tile is set in a diamond pattern and is of a white design.
Tub area is all white tile, although not solid. 4"

Walls are pink tile with black tile border, 4"

Floor is a small tile pattern of pink and black. Would recommend large tile like 1' squares because they would have less grout showing.

One wall has the top half wall paper. Works fine for moisture control and adds some color.

The ceiling is a solid sheet of masonite with a white coating of sorts. It's about 35 years old and it's held up OK. It's not perfect anymore.

Exhaust fan with a delay on break timer that keeps fan running for 20 minutes after it's turned off. That controls moisture.

So, you can do a lot.

[amricca]

Only time I have heard of tiling the entire bathroom is if it will be a steam room / bathroom. I think it might be too much tile but it is all a matter of opinon and preference. I'd tile the floor, tub / shower surround and put a tile baseboard maybe 4" - 6". Paint the rest, this is how most bathrooms are done. Control the moisture with the exhaust fan.

[ballengerb1]

Only tile where you need tile, in the enclosure and on the floor. I usually install a heater,fan,light but just an exhaust fan should take care of your moisture issue.

[SimpleComplex]

Tiling the entire bath is completely a matter of taste and budget. Ceilings are more difficult to tile due to that pesky gravity and time is the greatest cost. I have tiled enclosed showers all the way around but as mentioned; this was going to be a steam room. If the tile layer has any design aptitude it can be done well. I find that trait seriously lacking in the average "Have wet saw, will charge" grade of tile layer out there so take a look at some picks of their previous work and see what you think. If you like there work and are willing to pay for all that time and tile then I wouldn't be concerned about what others say since they probably have less experience then the “Have wet saw, will charge” business. Certainly don't use all the same tile though. Ever see a house or a room that's all painted one color? Siding, doors, windows, fascia… Hideous!

[heathcrist]

Shower and bath ceilings are tiled all the time. Go into a tile store that has sample bathrooms built. If you like the tile, what difference would it make if you had a little more of it. If water would be dripping from a tile ceiling, would it be better dripping from a painted ceiling where you can develop mildew and or mold? Lights, overhead shower heads, and fans have all been installed into a tiled ceiling. If you have a good tile person, the bath will be beautiful.

[ballengerb1]

Once you tile everything you have limited your ability to remodel or spruce up down the road. I do think tiling everything will look like a high school shower room but it's certainly up to your eye.