Teal Bathroom Wall Tile
Torrance
About This Project
This bathroom wall tile replacement in a Torrance townhome involved removing the original small-format ceramic that had developed cracked grout joints and visible mold staining in the tub surround area. After demo, the drywall behind the tub was found to be moisture-damaged and was replaced with cement board before any new tile was installed. The teal rectangular ceramic was chosen by the homeowner to give the compact bathroom a strong color identity while keeping the upper portion of the wall in a lighter value to maintain brightness. The tile was installed in a running bond pattern with white grout to keep the joints from reading too heavily against the bold tile color. The tub surround area received a full liquid waterproofing treatment before tiling because the cement board alone is not a waterproofing layer in a wet application. This is a common point of confusion in bathroom remodels, and one we always address in the estimate conversation.
Project Details
- Service
- Bathroom and Shower Remodel Tile
- Area
- Torrance
- Materials
- Teal rectangular ceramic wall tile, cement board substrate, liquid waterproofing membrane, white unsanded grout
- Scope
- Residential bathroom wall tile and tub surround
- Timeline
- Multi-day install
What We Did
Demo of existing tile; moisture-damaged drywall removed and replaced with cement board; liquid waterproofing applied to tub surround area.
Running bond layout planned with horizontal course starting point set off a level line at the tub deck; teal tile set with polymer-modified adhesive.
White grout applied and cleaned; silicone caulk at tub-to-tile transition; cleanup and final inspection.
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