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Thassos White (Greek) Thassos White Marble Polished Octagon Mosaic Octagon Mosaic (w/ Blue-Gray) offers Polished marble style in a polished format ...
View full detailsThassos White (Greek) Thassos White Marble Polished Octagon Mosaic Octagon Mosaic (w/ Black) offers Polished marble style in a polished format for ...
View full detailsThassos White (Greek) Thassos White Marble Polished Mosaic Mini-Versailles Pattern delivers Polished marble character with a timeless profile for w...
View full detailsThassos White (Greek) Thassos White Marble Polished Manhattan Mosaic Manhattan (Random-Strip) Mosaic brings marble depth and a Polished finish to f...
View full detailsThassos White (Greek) Thassos White Marble Polished Mosaic Lattice (Thassos White + Ming-Green) is a Polished marble mosaic designed to bring a cle...
View full detailsThassos White (Greek) Thassos White Marble Polished Mosaic Lattice (Thassos White + Blue-Gray) delivers Polished marble character with a timeless p...
View full detailsThassos White (Greek) Thassos White Marble Polished Mosaic Lattice (Thassos White + Black) delivers Polished marble character with a timeless profi...
View full detailsThassos White (Greek) Thassos White Marble Polished Lantern Mosaic Lantern Mosaic (3") (Arabesque / Moroccan / Baroque) is a Polished marble mosaic...
View full detailsThassos White (Greek) Thassos White Marble Polished Florida Flower Mosaic Florida Flower Mosaic (Thassos + White Carrara (Oval) + Ming Green (Dots)...
View full detailsThassos White (Greek) Thassos White Marble Polished Florida Flower Mosaic Florida Flower Mosaic (Thassos + White Carrara (Oval) + Blue-Gray (Dots))...
View full detailsThassos White (Greek) Thassos White Marble Polished Florida Flower Mosaic Florida Flower Mosaic (Thassos + White Carrara (Oval) + Black (Dots)) fea...
View full detailsThassos White (Greek) Thassos White Marble Polished Fan Mosaic FAN (Raindrop) Mosaic brings marble depth and a Polished finish to feature walls. Ch...
View full detailsThassos White (Greek) Thassos White Marble Polished Chevron Mosaic Chevron (LARGE) (w/ Ming-Green) is a Polished marble mosaic designed to bring a ...
View full detailsThassos White (Greek) Thassos White Marble Polished Chevron Mosaic Chevron (LARGE) (w/ Black) features a Polished surface and marble appeal suited ...
View full detailsThassos White (Greek) Thassos White Marble Polished Chevron Mosaic Chevron (LARGE) (w/ Blue-Gray) brings marble depth and a Polished finish to feat...
View full detailsThassos White (Greek) Thassos White Marble Polished Chevron Mosaic Chevron (LARGE) (w/ Thassos White) delivers Polished marble character with a tim...
View full detailsThassos White (Greek) Thassos White Marble Polished Chevron Mosaic Chevron (MINI) delivers Polished marble character with a timeless profile for wa...
View full detailsThassos White (Greek) Thassos White Marble Polished Bubbles Mosaic delivers Polished marble character with a timeless profile for walls and floors....
View full detailsThassos White (Greek) Thassos White Marble Polished Mosaic Berlinetta Design (w/ Ming-Green) is a Polished marble mosaic designed to bring a clean,...
View full detailsThassos White (Greek) Thassos White Marble Polished Mosaic Berlinetta Design (w/ Blue-Gray) features a Polished surface and marble appeal suited to...
View full detailsThassos White (Greek) Thassos White Marble Polished Mosaic Berlinetta Design (w/ Black) is a Polished marble mosaic designed to bring a clean, refi...
View full detailsWhite (Bianco / Vanilla) White Onyx Polished Hexagon Mosaic 2" Hexagon (Vein-Cut) features a polished surface and onyx appeal suited to living area...
View full detailsWhite (Bianco / Vanilla) White Onyx Polished Hexagon Mosaic 2" Hexagon (Cross-Cut) is a polished onyx mosaic designed to bring a clean, refined loo...
View full detailsWhite (Bianco / Vanilla) White Onyx Polished Random-Strip Mosaic Random-Strip (Manhattan) Mosaic (Vein-cut) delivers polished onyx character with a...
View full detailsChoosing Natural Stone for Showers
A natural stone shower transforms a daily routine into a luxury experience. The organic beauty of real stone - its cool touch, natural veining, and unique texture - creates an atmosphere that manufactured tiles cannot achieve. With proper installation and maintenance, natural stone showers perform beautifully for decades.
Best Stones for Showers
Marble is the most popular shower stone, offering timeless elegance in varieties like Carrara, Calacatta, and Thassos. Travertine creates warm, spa-like environments in tumbled or honed finishes. Slate provides excellent natural slip resistance with its cleft texture. Quartzite offers marble-like beauty with superior water resistance. Granite is the most durable option for showers.
Shower Floors vs. Shower Walls
Shower walls can use larger-format field tiles in honed or polished finishes. Shower floors require smaller tiles (mosaics) with more grout lines for traction, plus honed or tumbled finishes for slip resistance. Never use polished stone on shower floors. Stone mosaic sheets in 1x1 or 2x2 sizes are ideal for shower floors. For shower niches and accents, decorative mosaic patterns add a custom touch.
Waterproofing and Sealing
Proper waterproofing is critical for stone showers. Apply a waterproof membrane to all shower surfaces before tile installation. Seal the stone before grouting and again after installation. Use a penetrating stone sealer rated for wet environments. Reseal shower stone every 6-12 months - more frequently than dry-area stone - to maintain protection against water penetration and mildew.
Maintenance in Wet Environments
Squeegee stone shower walls after each use to prevent water spots and mineral buildup. Use pH-neutral stone cleaners for regular cleaning. Avoid acidic bathroom cleaners on marble and limestone. Ensure adequate shower ventilation to reduce moisture buildup. Address any grout cracks or missing caulk promptly to prevent water infiltration behind the stone.
Can marble be used in a shower?
Yes, marble is one of the most popular choices for shower walls and surrounds. Choose a honed finish for better water management and slip resistance. For shower floors, use small-format marble mosaics rather than large tiles. Seal thoroughly and reseal every 6-12 months. Proper waterproofing behind the marble is essential. The natural elegance of marble in a shower is unmatched.
What is the best natural stone for shower floors?
Small-format mosaic tiles (1x1 or 2x2) in honed or tumbled marble, travertine, or slate are the best options for shower floors. The numerous grout lines create a textured surface that provides grip underfoot. Slate is naturally the most slip-resistant due to its cleft texture. Avoid polished finishes on shower floors regardless of stone type.
How do you prevent mold on stone shower tile?
Ensure proper shower ventilation with an exhaust fan. Squeegee stone surfaces after each use to remove standing water. Seal the stone regularly (every 6-12 months) with a penetrating sealer. Clean weekly with a pH-neutral stone cleaner. Keep grout joints in good repair - cracked or missing grout allows moisture behind the stone where mold thrives.