Shower ceilings
Tile above a shower completes the wet area and can help define an enclosed, steam-friendly room. The substrate, waterproofing, and mortar must suit an overhead installation.
Island and bar backs
Tile on the back or sides of an island protects the surface where stools and shoes leave marks. It also connects the island to the backsplash without matching cabinet paint.
Stair risers
Patterned tile on stair risers adds color while wood or stone remains on the tread. A tile setter can plan the pattern so cut pieces stay balanced from step to step.