Bathroom tile · In-progress view

Marble-Look Tub Surround

An in-progress tub surround uses marble-look rectangular tile across three walls with a built-in niche on the right.

The image is clearly an in-progress view; open perimeter edges and unfinished fixture openings remain visible.

Craftsmanship in the details

A closer look at the layout, pattern, transitions, and finish work throughout this installation.

A three-wall running pattern

Rectangular pieces continue from the back wall onto both side walls.

A built-in niche

The right wall includes a recessed shelf within the surrounding pattern.

Work still in progress

Open edges, fixture openings, and surrounding wall areas show that this is not a final-room photo.

Planning something similar?

Send David a few photos of your space and the tile you are considering. He can review the layout, edges, and other project details with you before the work begins.

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  1. Photograph the whole enclosure

    Include the tub or shower, every wall, the floor, plumbing locations, openings, niches, and the transition to the rest of the room.

  2. Identify focal surfaces

    If a pattern or contrasting surface is planned, note where it should begin and end and which view should feel most balanced when the room is entered.

  3. Confirm the actual products

    Wall, floor, trim, grout, fixtures, and substrate conditions all affect planning. Product names and photos are more reliable than appearance alone.

Show David the space you are planning.

Include your town or ZIP, wide photos, close details, approximate dimensions if available, and the exact product you are considering.