Ceramic and porcelain tile stores that have large wall
displays or vignettes of tiles can help you better visualize your finished
bathroom remodeling project. A knowledgeable staff willing to work with you is
also important. We recommend three ceramic tile stores that exceeded our
expectations.
Shopping for ceramic tile is both exciting and challenging.
There are literally thousands of tiles and accessories to choose from so one
can easily become overwhelmed. The three ceramic tile shops that we recommend
can make the task go much easier and save you valuable time whether you are
working with a bathroom or kitchen designer or doing it yourself.
Criteria for Good Ceramic Tile Shops
We prefer tile stores that have a good selection of tiles
and knowledgeable sales staff. What separates these tile stores from others are
how they display their tiles and make it much easier for you and us to
visualize what our bathroom will look like. Store that display tiles on large
wall boards or in vignettes can be a source of good ideas and a basis to
modifications.
In essence, we're looking to take advantage of some of the
good bathroom tile design that large and smaller tile stores provide though
their manufacturers. We then can tweak them with respect to the color and
finish of the tiles. We think you should follow this strategy as well.
The second thing you should look for are knowledgeable sales
staff to work with you to achieve your goals and answer your questions. Besides
the color of the tiles, you're going to have to match grout color and you will
need help doing this.
Ceramic Tile Shops we recommendArk blanco1 seno tile
courtesy of Porcelanosa
With the above criteria in mind, we recommend the following
tile stores:
- Porcelanosa Tiles, a global firm
- Best Tile Inc., a national firm and
- Tile by Design in Long Island, NY
Porcelanosa Tiles is a world wide producer of porcelain tile
which is much more durable than regular ceramic tiles. (See # 3 in FAQs for
differences in ceramic and porcelain tile). The company also makes bathroom
vanity cabinetry, kitchen cabinetry and high quality faucets.
In Porcelanosa's large Rockville Maryland showroom, you will
find numerous vignettes fully set up and see all elements of a bathroom and
kitchen tied together. If you like sleek, European design you will love
Porcelanosa's bathrooms and kitchens. They also have more traditional tiles and
vignettes as well, which we bought for our renovation. The floors of the entire
showroom are also tiled with the various offerings in large blocks.
The combination of well lit vignettes and large groups of
tiles on Porcelanosa's showroom's floors make it easier to find what you are
looking for. You also get the benefit of a look put together by a bathroom or
kitchen designer.
Porcelanosa places price lists of all the tiles, sink
fixtures, cabinets and lighting in each vignette. This really makes it easy to
shop. If you like the vignette, you are 75 percent done. Keep in mind that most
of the tiles come in various colors and finishes (shiny, dull, rippled, etc.)
Porcelanosa Tile has showrooms in California, Florida,
Maryland, New Jersey and New York. They also have showrooms in Canada, Europe
and Japan. Porcelanosa has opened a new showroom in Riverside, Connecticut.
All of the sales staff at Porcelanosa's Rockville showroom
are terrific. One of the best is Luce (pronounced Loose). She is very good and
patient. The ceramic tiles in our kitchen are from Porcelanosa.
Best Tile is also an excellent choice for ceramic and
porcelain tiles. They have numerous showrooms in the US with a large selection
of tiles. Most tiles are displayed on wall boards, but it's not as large or
organized as Porcelanosa. The Best Tile store in Rockville Maryland has a very
knowledgeable staff, especially Dan. We bought tiles for our lower kitchen and
hall way there as well as our lower bathroom.
Tile by Design in Long Island, NY makes up for it's smaller
size by a very knowledgeable staff. Owner Frank Arena has years of knowledge
and is very good. He often works with New York interior designers and high end
clients looking for good service. The shop displays tile on wall boards so you
get a very good idea of how it will look.
Contact Information for Ceramic Tile Stores
- Porcelanosa Tiles- 725 Rockville Pike, Rockville MD, Phone: 301-294-8193,
- Best Tile- 11601 Boiling Brook Pkwy, Rockville, MD, Phone: 301-984-3386
- Tile by Design- 4204 Austin Blvd Island Park, NY, Phone 516-889-6899
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