You can install ‘floor tiles’ in your shower, or nearly anywhere else you want to. The cleaning aspect will depend on the finish of the tile. I do install travertine and other porous stones in showers all the time – they simply require a bit more maintenance. The bast thing you can do is keep a squeegee in the shower and use it on the walls after every shower. It will cut the cleaning down by about 80% – really.

I stumbled on this site as I am about to begin a poor-man’s bathroom remodel and it has been a huge help so far. I did want to ask your opinion on a more specific form of the “Can You Install Floor Tiles on a Wall?” question; specifically, “Can You Install Floor Tiles on a SHOWER Wall?”

I’ve chosen a 12×12 glazed porcelain tile (about 1/4″ thick if that matters) at Lowes which was in flooring section. I’m a little nervous about it because it has a very light texture on the face, like a light pitting. I’m afraid this may make it difficult to clean and prone to scum buildup. Have you ever installed tile like this in a bath/shower?

Thanks,
-Dan