Tile shops in Brooklyn
I’ve been shopping around for bathroom tiles and came across Bergen Tiles (on the corner of Flatbush Ave & Dean St). Anyone have any experience or comments on Bergen Tiles? How do their prices compare to other shops? Also, any other recommendations for a tile shop (I’m trying to avoid Home Depot and Lowes). Thanks.
I’ve been shopping around for bathroom tiles and came across Bergen Tiles (on the corner of Flatbush Ave & Dean St).
Anyone have any experience or comments on Bergen Tiles? How do their prices compare to other shops?
Also, any other recommendations for a tile shop (I’m trying to avoid Home Depot and Lowes).
Thanks.
I went to A & K yesterday and received such all-time horrible service that I had to post it somewhere.
Apparently, I came at the wrong time beacause both employees were sitting down to lunch and were otherwise occuppied. They sat behind their desks and answered some of my questions while chewing. At one point, I asked, “Does this tile come in different sizes or finishes?” and the woman said, “I don’t know which one you’re talking about.” WHILE SITTING AT HER DESK CHEWING.
At that point, I began asking for the makers of the tile samples so that I could figure out the answers to my questions on my own. Frustrated, I decided to leave.
As I was leaving the store, the male employee says to the woman, “She was asking for the manufacturers so that she could go out and buy it somewhere else. Can you believe people do that?” The woman replied, “Yeah, I know what she was doing.” I’m still in shock that a business could operate this way.
I also recommend Nemo Tile. The showroom is kind of a pain and they are always swamped… but for more basic things like small glass tiles or slate tiles, etc., I go to their warehouse which is just around the corner and they have the basics on display. They will sell you individual tiles if you need a few more tiles. As opposed to the Complete Tile Collection that sells you an entire box of tile if you need only a couple of additional tiles and if tiles arrive broken, they insist you did it because it’s sidewalk delivery and therefore you can not prove that it arrived that way. I also agree with the poster above that Nemo is honest. Fast delivery and fairly priced.. next day if it’s in stock.
Someone at A&K Tiles needs to be shot for signing off on that website…..
Am I the only one who noticed it?
http://www.aktilestudio.com/contact.html
Cheers,
Dean
I had a really bad experience w/Bella Tile. Originally they told me the tile would be ready in 7-10 days. Its’ 4 months later and I just received the tile. They also lack in customer service. One woman was nice there – -Mandy & Anna (the owner’s secretary). However, the rest of the store’s employees(especially the manager) were the worst customer service people I have ever met. The owner — while he tried– did not make my experience w/the store any better.
On a good note — I have had very good experiences w/Nemo Tile. They are honest, good prices (especially if you get an architect to order for you)– and a pleasure to deal with. I would highly recommend their store in the city (their queens location was small.. but I did pick up tile there and they were very nice and helpful).
One more vote for classic tile on 86th St.
If you want nice tile, (and can tell the good tile apart when you see it) You should go there.
they have a huge selection and prices are very good.
I purchase all my tiles from a huge tile supplier in LIC. called International Tile, located on 21 street. They have a large selection of regular tiles along with fine imported pieces. I was first brought there about 10 yrs ago and had found a neighboring Contractor to do all my work. They moved from 30-50 21 street to a new location about 2 miles away, still on 21 street. Best of luck.
mosaic house on 22nd in manhattan has really nice mosaic tile from morroco.
Classic is excellent for help, price and service
Also Lowes if you can find what you want
Marino Tile in williamsburgh.
Swan Tile on college point ave in flushing.