The Best Tile for a Shower Floor (and Why Size Matters)

Short answer: For most shower floors, smaller tile like hex or penny mosaic is the best choice. More grout lines give more grip, and small tiles follow the slope to the drain. With a linear drain, larger tile can work too.

Grip

More grout joints mean more texture underfoot.

Slope

Shower floors slope to the drain. Small tiles follow that slope without lippage.

Popular choices

All of these can look great when laid well.

• Hex mosaic
• Penny round
• Pebble
• 1x1 square mosaic
• Larger tile with a linear drain

Match it to the walls

A small floor tile in the same color family as the walls looks custom. Contrast (like a black floor with white walls) makes a statement.