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Grace Jackson I think u should just leave it

cc Hi. Can I just remind you that you are the customer. If its not right... They redo it. If your not happy with it.. They fix it. A lot of customers think its too much hassle. But it's your money, you've paid for quality workmanship and a great finish. So why sete?

cc Oops I meant settle*

cocoanlace Why not place your shower curtain higher? Even better, install a more substantial drapery curtain rod way up high to give your room a larger look and just buy a suitable fabric cotton drape. Rods make it possible for you to do without those silly shower rings. (You are going to install glass doors, right, so the curtain would be merely an accent to add color and style rather than act as a splash guard.)

margiel227 I guess what I'm asking you guys is do you think it's right to have the decorate strip above the shower curtain line.? my concern is this.. is someone wants to put glass shower enclosure then the strip is above that.. if someone wants to put shower curtain then they have to see the strip above it.. and if someone buys my home and doesn't really care for the strip now they can't even put a shower curtain to decorate around it? it's always right there! as well I think that symetrically it was better one tile below.. that truly is what I"m asking.. please help.. thanks

K B First, if you are really unhappy with it, I would have your contractor redo it, or it will probably annoy you until you move or remodel again. Assuming you were clear in your instructions, then he should have done what you asked of him, and if he couldn't for any reason, he should have informed you accordingly before completing the work in question. However, are you tiling all the way up to the ceiling or just to above the shower head? I can't tell from your photos. Could you bring the accent mosaic tile all of the way up to the ceiling? If it's in your budget, I think it would look much better that way.

margiel227 HI KB, I was very very clear.. I even marked and X where I wanted it..
thanks for sending the pictures I guess what I'm truly asking is what is truly the best placement for that strip.. wasn't it where I originally asked him to do it? right at the shower curtain or shower glass door line?

K B A minor thing like where your accent tile is located is not going to affect the sale of your home. If someone seriously wants to buy your home that will not be a deal breaker. If you're this upset about it and need to make a decision now then do what will put you at peace. You paid for the work and it should be completed according to your instruction, absent some valid reason for your contractor doing otherwise. Your contractor's mistake is not a valid reason for you not to get what you want and asked for.

handymam Have him fix it. You paid for where you wanted it. Don't second guess what you wanted to appease his mistake. I agree with cc.

judyg I think it is fine the way it is. But, I do suggest this kind of a shower curtain and rod. If you click on this picture there is a website in the questions advising where you can order it. I think the combo of this curtain and your strip of accent tile will be dynamite!

margiel227 okay.. can you truly let me know where you think the strip should have been.. getting a longer shower curtain is NOT possible plus would look silly.. where do these strips typically go when there is going to be a curtain or glass door what truly is your opinion?

K B I think that's completely a personal preference. If you browse bathrooms on HOUZZ using various search terms like "mosaic accent tile in shower," you'll see them located below, above and at shower head height. Of course, they're generally below the shower head, which logistically makes sense because proportionally-speaking a greater percentage of all tiles are below the shower head. (Does that make sense or am I getting too mathematical). Were you planning on just doing one strip of mosaic tile or making it like the lower strip? If your primary concerned is aesthetic, I think it would look better with a wider strip of mosaic tile regardless of location. But if you aren't going to be happy with its current location change it now. If your only concern is that it"s not in its "proper" place or it will affect resale, I wouldn't bother changing its location (but as previously stated regardless of location I think it would look better if it were wider).

Kelly There really is no 'rule'...it is where you like it. I truly think it looks fine. Aesthetically it looks fine. Hope that helps you feel better. Like everyone said above, you have to like it. If every time you get in the shower it bothers you- fix it. It will take your contractor less than an hour to do this.

judyg I think it is fine. It does not look like a mistake to me at all. When it comes to tile and accents, pretty much anything goes.

margiel227 Originally I was going to make it just that one strip around the shower curtain height ..it's not so much resale as it is versatility .. when it's below you can decorate around it.. when it's above there is not deocrating around it.. but like you said.. most of it is below or at shower head height which is what I asked for and I think distance wise from the other strip looks better.. I guess I was asking if you agree or disagree with this.. thanks

Deborah Butler, Brickwood Builders I personally would not want it lined up with the top of a shower door or curtain. It would look funny to me and contrived. I would leave the strip that you have in below what appears to be a niche and then either 1) not have a second strip or 2) put the strip at the top as someone else suggested.

patnelson Tell him to move it. Otherwise you will always be seeing it in the wrong place! And that is the wrong place !

Kathleen Amatangelo It is not that big of a deal to change it now...do what you WANT don't settle and always be upset.

Bickhaus Homes If you ever look at model homes, the accent tile is always higher that the shower door line or the "shower curtain" line. So that it can be seen from other areas of the bath. After all, that is the purpose of a decretive tile, to be seen. Just a quick note.... If you're going through all this trouble to redo this space, you may want to consider doing a shower door instead. It will offer a little more high end feel. Have fun!

margiel227 thanks.. I"ve called him back... and am getting him to change it...

K B Totally agree with the shower door comment. If it's in your budget a frameless glass shower door will add more aesthetic appeal and resale value than the accent tile. (Plus, I can almost guarantee that you will love it as well).

margiel227 Thanks Guys... he came over and he has already moved it!!!!! I'm so happy! thanks for everyone's help and comments it really helped me to hear from you all... and he is a good contractor and came immediately back and has within 20 minutes taken it down and will be back tomorrow. I"m so happy now.. thanks everyone! I may attach the end result in a few days!!