Where can I find discontinued tile?

Discontinued tile can be found in tile warehouses and manufacturer or supplier tile closeouts or clearance sales. If looking for a vintage tile match, you can find old pieces in antique stores or architecture salvage shops, but finding a match is like looking for a needle in a haystack.

What is the minimum space between tiles?

Common practice is 2-3mm for wall tiles and 3-5mm for floor tiles. The key difference in tile type, in relation to grout lines, is whether you tile is rectified or not. A rectified tile is one which is cut or manufactured to a precise measured size.

What is the going rate for porcelain tile overage?

Purchase 10 percent more tiles than you expect to use as a rule of thumb. You made need 20 percent more tiles if you lack experience and know-how. Store your extra tile in case you need to replace damaged tile in the future.

How do I find my tile manufacturer?

Checking for Ceramic Tile Manufacturers in the USA Simply loosen a tile with a putty knife and wipe off the glue and drywall paper. There should be letters and numbers at the center of the back of the tile that indicates which one of the ceramic tile manufacturers in the USA made the product.

Can you lay tiles without gap?

Laying tiles with small gaps also prevents problems in case of mechanical damage to one of them. If the tiles were indeed laid out without joints, it would not have been possible to safely remove one of them. 1.5 to 2-millimetre gaps are enough for safely replacing a tile without damaging the other ones.

How do you lay tile without grout lines?

How to Lay Tile Without Grout Lines

1. Purchase rectified tiles.
2. Lay out the tiles directly onto the area where you will install them.
3. Mark any tiles to be cut with a pencil and straightedge.
4. Take the tiles up in the opposite order you set them down.
5. Press the tiles into the mortar in the same order you laid them out.

How much overage should I order for tile?

Tile as much as you can – you won’t regret it! 20-30% overage is REQUIRED. Measure length x width, and if using inches, divide by 144 to determine your square footage requirement.

How do I know how much tile to buy?

Multiply the tile length by the width to figure the area that one tile will cover in square inches. Divide the result by 144 to convert it to square feet. Then, divide the area you’re tiling by the square footage of one tile to determine how many tiles you need.

How do you find old tiles?

How to Find Replacement Ceramic and Clay Tiles

1. Contact the manufacturer. If your tile is fairly new, you can try contacting the manufacturer to see if the tile is still available.
2. Search online or in a phonebook.
3. Mix and match new and existing tile.
4. Visit architectural salvage stores.

How do you tell if you have ceramic or porcelain tile?

The easiest and fastest way to tell a ceramic tile from a porcelain tile is to take a look at its edge. A ceramic tile, whether for floor or wall use, has a glaze on top of the surface, giving it its color and finish. Porcelain tiles may be glazed but are frequently not.

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