Surround Looks for Farmington Baths
Six layouts that fit real Farmington tubs — not showroom fantasies.
Small walls reward bold choices — a herringbone accent over the tub costs little more than subway because the square footage is tiny. But resale baths and rentals reward restraint. Here is our honest gallery of Farmington surround directions with notes on cost, upkeep and who each suits.
- Classic subway, brick pattern — timeless, cheapest, hides imperfect walls.
- Stacked vertical — modern lines that visually raise low ceilings.
- Herringbone accent wall — plumbing wall as art; subway on the returns.
- Ceiling-height tile — kills the painted strip that always peels.
- Niche feature wall — recessed shelf + accent tile, zero clutter.
- Two-tone wainscot — tile to chair rail, paint above; vintage-friendly.
Farmington notes
The Farmington pattern: a 1980s fiberglass shower pan gone dull and flexy next to dated brass trim. Shower-floor and pan re-tiles outnumber full redos here, and buyers notice new shower floors first. Our most-booked Farmington look: white porcelain subway to the ceiling with a single niche — calm, bright, and cheap to keep. Farmington sellers refresh the shower floor and re-grout the walls before listing — it reads as a renovated bath in photos for a fifth of the price.
Six Farmington surround directions
Surround tile we set most in Farmington — each suits different baths and budgets.
Common questions
That's the whole business model — tub stays, walls/valves/trim/glass refresh around it. Most customers keep the tub and never miss the old walls.
Yes, at the free measure: layout mock on your walls, grout color samples in your light, and honest vetoes when a choice will date or stain.
Glossy reflects light and wipes easy — best for small dark baths. Matte hides water spots — best for hard well water. Both work; your cleaning habits decide.
White subway, brick pattern, light grout. Fifty years of Farmington baths prove it. Vary the grout color or niche tile for personality without dating the room.
