The minimum should be 6 feet from the base.
Tile half wall height.
I prefer at least 6 and a half to 7 feet.
Variables to consider include the size of your planned field tiles including grout width as well as.
Much depends on your taste how tall the shower head is and whether you want extra protection from mold or potential splashes on the paint that could eventually cause problems.
I believe your title or question answers it s self.
How high to tile when tiling half the wall.
Tile half wall height how to finish the top other than bullnose.
Factoring in the grout lines this meets the minimum with a bit to spare.
Standard tub and shower walls the minimum code height for a tub or shower enclosure s waterproof covering is 6 above the finished floor.
I am exploring ideas for our guest bathroom and thinking of larger rectangular tiles let s say 10x17 or 11x17 installed horizontally in a subway pattern.
For a truly classic look finish the top with a decorative trim or a bullnosed edge.
If your wall is 96 then 48 is half.
Half the wall is half the wall.
Some people like to go all the way to the ceiling.
A practical height when working with full sized 12 tiles is 6 courses.
Calculate your ideal height for the half wall which typically ranges between 30 to 40 inches.