Best source for tile?
Wondering if anyone has a suggestion on where to get bathroom tiles (subway, marble, unglazed hex, etc.)? Ive been to a couple of tile stores and Im finding the pricing situation and the lack of knowledge on the salespeople part frustrating. I have a very good idea of what I want. In my past tile…
Wondering if anyone has a suggestion on where to get bathroom tiles (subway, marble, unglazed hex, etc.)? Ive been to a couple of tile stores and Im finding the pricing situation and the lack of knowledge on the salespeople part frustrating.
I have a very good idea of what I want. In my past tile shopping expeditions I have been told that what Im looking for “doesn’t exist” (and of course it does, is made by multiple manufacterers and the store Im in carries it!); that what I would like to use is “not recommended” (and of course its specifically made for that purpose). Then when I finally get the pricing on those items, Im told that when we are ready to buy that they will give me a “better price” but they can’t tell me what it is. Um, how can I be ready to buy without knowing the final price?
This seems like incredible bullshit to me. Just tell me what the price is and be knowledgeable about your own products!
Help!!
another shout-out for Mondail
I’ve had good luck with Mondial and Bella. I particularly like Bella because they will sell fancier tile with no minimum purchase, unlike some shops.
Try Nemo Tile in Manhattan. I renovated both my bathrooms with hex floor tile and simple white subway tile on walls. They have it in stock, no waiting!
I was pleased with Bella Tile in Manhattan at 1st Ave. & 11th Street.
Try Classic Tiles on 86th Street, Bklyn. They have a website as well…
http://www.classictileny.com/
Good Luck,
Allan
if you just want regular Daltile K-101 subway tiles (and you don’t need them right away), go to Home Depot. i know, i know. Home Depot is TERRIBLE. but they will be dramatically cheaper than buying from a tile store. you have to know exactly what you want though and it will take an hour with the special order guy as they know nothing, but they will be cheap.
same with Lowe’s for the Hex tiles. they will get them fast and they will be cheaper than a tile store.
I like Mondial on 14th Ave and 65th St. They have a good selection..alot of them in stock. Prices are fair.
Bergen carries some hex and subway…in stock. You can always special order, but if you’re like me, you’re flying around last minute trying to find tiles to pick up immediately.
I just had a very good experience with A&K Tile on 9th Street off Fifth Avenue in Park Slope. I purchsed white penny round, white hex, subway tiles, Toto toilets and an American Standard Americast tub. Found their prices as low or lower than other places (including Nemo) and their service to be excellent. The owners just spoke at the recent Anatoomy of a Brownstone class at City Tech.
AK Tile on 9th Street in Park Slope was a dream to work with, their selection was large and they seemed very knowledgeable.