Porcelain Slab Tub Surround in Williamstown, NJ

TJ was updating a dated bathroom one piece at a time. A new checkerboard floor went in first, and then TJ called us to replace the old tub and its builder-grade subway tile.

We installed a Kohler tub, our favorite when someone wants the most room inside the tub without giving up any more floor space than a standard one. Around it, Taj Mahal porcelain runs from the tub to the ceiling, with a half wall across the back for a storage ledge. A Delta shower system finishes it, all set on a Schluter waterproofing system.

The one tricky part was the window. It sits right at the edge of the tub, which was a problem with the original install too. We planned the slab layout so the slabs run past the window cleanly, which gave TJ a roomier shower area and still left space for the storage ledge.

The warm veining of the Taj Mahal plays beautifully against the crisp checkerboard floor. The whole job took about a week.