When you are building your bathroom you would definitely want to make the walls look beautiful The first thing you will consider are the walls. The most common option are the ceramic tiles which are durable moisture resistant and easy to clean You will find both expensive and inexpensive variety. These bathroom tiles are either made of clay , shale or porcelain and then put in fire on high temperatures to harden them. Ceramic tiles come in a variety of shapes and sizes, textures and patterns. They come as squares, rectangles, hexagons octagons. Also there are accent tiles which are narrow and diamond shaped pieces.

For a slip resistant surface, like the floor you can get unglazed variety of bathroom tiles. They have a rugged surface with a matte finish ideal for use in wet areas. They have to be cleaned regularly since they absorb dirt and oil very easily. The best variety in these type of tiles are the quarry tiles, terra cotta tiles and porcelain tiles. If you want to give your bathroom a dramatic look you can use cream colored tiles with a grout over it in blue. A sealer is applied in the line areas for use as counter tops. This will protect the grout form wear and tear and also protect its color.

If you want a totally stain proof surface for the bathroom then go for glazed ceramic tiles. A glass layer is applied over these tiles before they are made to undergo high heat in the kiln. The glass gets liquified and fuses with the tiles. One can get a wide range of colors, textures and designs in glazed tiles. Sometime back glazed tiles were only used for light residential or medium commercial buildings, but nowadays due to technological advances, harder glazed tiles are produced and can be used for heavy commercial applications.

One can even have a dramatic effect by adding splashes of color or floor accents with custom pieces. A large rectangular piece can be placed in the center which looks very decorative. This goes well with Mexican, Victorian or Moorish designs.

To make all your bathroom tiles look coordinated make use of bathroom accessories. Use good color combinations in soap trays, tooth brush holders and towel bars that blend well with your bathroom ceramic tiles. Using glazed tiles has an advantage that they can withstand household cleaners specially if they are being used as counter tops. Red bathroom tiles can go a long way in revitalizing your bathroom, and when you're on a strict budget, this may be a good way to change the look of your bathroom without breaking the bank.