New washbasin - how much tiling required

di11on · 06-08-2007 04:37PM #1

Hi folks

Just had our attic converted and we had a washbasin installed. I'm wondering what area around the washbasin I need to tile. I'm thinking just a couple of rows of tiles immediately above the washbasin.. would this be ok?

Do I need to tile at all?

Here's a picture. Advice would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Jody

Mr Magnolia · 06-08-2007 05:13PM

You don't need to tile it, it's really up to you.

A few tiles or a splash-back as it's known would be fine IMO.

GreeBo · 08-08-2007 11:59PM

the splash back is literally just there to protect the wall in an environment that its likely to get wet frequently.
You can put whatever you want there from tiles, to paint, paint then perspex even stainless if you want.

I think a few tiles always looks a bit "weird" as its hard to know when to stop but not leave it looking unfinished.:o

di11on · 09-08-2007 01:22PM

GreeBo wrote:

I think a few tiles always looks a bit "weird" as its hard to know when to stop but not leave it looking unfinished.:o

That's exactly what the wife thinks!

It's not going to be used all that much, so we'll probable just paint around it for now and see later if tiling is needed.

New washbasin - how much tiling required

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