I agree with Bill.

I wouldn't use crown in that application unless the rest of the house is appropriately trimmed out.

That written, I use crown throughout bathrooms, even in showers, on a regular basis.

If the ceiling/wall intersection is straight, then tiling to the ceiling and caulking the top would be fine.

If the intersection is a bit wavy and you think tiling to the ceiling would accentuate that wavyness, then leave the top 3" blank and paint it the same color as the ceiling.

Decision, decisions...

Mongo

Caroline, I can't answer your question, but I was intrigued by the idea of putting crown in the shower, so I'm jumping in with a followup to your question.

Can the crown molding be wood, and if the shower is already tiled to the ceiling, can it be installed on top of the tile?

Can the crown molding be wood, and if the shower is already tiled to the ceiling, can it be installed on top of the tile?

Yes, and yes, if done carefully. If the tile's done already, it's going to be tough driving nails for the nailer behind the crown, but it can be done.

Mongo,

Please define waviness -- this is really an issue for me trying to decide how to finish the tile at the top of the ceiling....

Thanks,

Caroline

Also,

We put new drywalll on the ceiling. I was thinking I could make sure the joint in between the hardibacker on the wall & the ceiling was very smooth and even through the joint compound applications & sanding process.

Would that make tiling to the ceiling easier?

I know Bill V. said not to overthink this and now I am :(

Thanks!

If you are using 8 x 12 in tiles on a shower wall vertically, how should the tiles be placed on the ceiling of the shower? Does it matter?

I'll usually run them so that as you come into the area, you're looking at the length of them.