Marina Tkachuk

Marina Tkachuk
posted in mentor circle: Charlotte City Circle

Dec 30, 2025 at 09:04

I’m redoing my bathroom and got stuck on the tile part because there are too many options. I keep going back and forth between matte porcelain and something with a bit of texture, mostly because I’m worried about slipping when the floor is wet. If anyone has gone through a full remodel recently, how did you decide on the right tile and what ended up mattering more in real use—style, safety, or durability?

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  • Valensia Romand

    Valensia Romand

    Dec 30, 2025 at 09:21

    When I remodeled last year, I went through the exact same debate. I loved the look of glossy tiles, but the contractor talked me out of them because they get dangerously slippery once there’s even a thin layer of water. What helped me sort things out was comparing samples under different lighting and actually stepping on them with wet feet. It sounds silly, but it’s very different from just looking at pictures. I also checked some layout ideas and material descriptions on bathroom remodeling near me , mostly to understand which tiles work best around showers and high-moisture corners. Something else I didn’t expect: grout width changes the whole feel of the room, and darker grout hides stains way better. If you’re undecided, get three or four samples and live with them for a couple of days—you’ll see which ones feel right when the light changes and when the room is steamy after a shower.
    • Susanna Kanary

      Susanna Kanary

      Jan 6, 2026 at 10:42

      Jumping in because I struggled with the same thing a few months ago. I ended up choosing a textured porcelain tile mostly because it felt safer underfoot, and honestly after a week I stopped noticing the texture at all. Whatever you pick, testing a few pieces at home really does make the choice clearer.

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