Forum Archive: Tile

Hi,

Among other things, I am renovating a bathroom. I am going to install subway tiles on the wall. What is a good brand? I have read through the forums and found some complaints about the subway tiles from Daltiles. I thought they were good, no? Can someone recommend a great brand?

Anyone having problem with glazing? I have tiles with little or no glazing and others with actual drips from clogged spray nozzles that are actually fired into tile. The tiles with little or no glaze were inspected by a Daltile rep and he told me they were within company specs. Today we opened 10 cases and 50 tiles are not fit for use.
The extra expense from is is becoming outrageous.

Hi

I would like to install those hallway tiles you see in old buildings around the city. Such as the ones I have posted. Anyone knows where I can buy them?

I have a stone saddle for my doorway that I need cut to size. Does anyone know a place near Park Slope that can do that?

Our bathroom tile has been sinking in in a foot by foot area. It seems the sub-floor cement needs repair. I am looking for one company/person who can repair both the sub-floor and put in new tile in that area (it is the typical black and white tile floor). I am not able to pull up the entire floor but rather just repair that area. I see recommendations on here for people who do whole bathrooms but not just repairs. Also, someone who is reasonably priced.

Thanks!

Hello Brownstoners,

I was wondering if anyone could make a recommendation on someone who can do some repairs to our shower. Water got behind the tile which caused some damage to the wall, so the tiles will need to be taken off, cleaned and the wall repaired and the tiles put back on.

Thanks for your assistance.

We ordered some tile from them weeks ago and they’ve been closed and aren’t answering their phones for the past 5 days. Anyone know what’s going on?

I am looking for one stop source where I can purchase all the tiles for our renovation.

We will be doing a major renovation of a townhouse, involving five bathrooms and two kitchens. With this numbers, it makes a lot of sense to look for the best deals. The expenses are getting a little out of control.

I do not mind going to New Jersey, Queens, Long Island… Anywhere in a reasonable driving distance from NYC will be fine. The price is a major consideration because none of the stores manufacture the tiles, so the quality should be the same everywhere, depending on the tiles we choose.

Thanks for sharing the info!

Hi Folks,

Our coop is looking to restore our Prospect Heights building’s original floor tile details in the front vestibule. Is there anyone who knows of a tile worker who does repairs of original work?