Buy Ceramic Tiles

Ceramic tiles are extremely popular materials for flooring and some wall areas like bathrooms and kitchens. With various styles in all price ranges, you’ll have to shop around to find the right material at a competitive price. It makes practical sense to buy your own tile even when you are using a professional installer. This will give you assurance as to the quality of the tile being used.

When shopping for ceramic tile, the first preparation would be to measure the area to be tiled so you know approximately how much material you need. This will also allow you to estimate the price, since tile prices are quoted per square foot.

Once you decide on a certain type of tile, it is best to check with the supplier or installer to confirm that the material is suitable for its intended use. Some tiles, while pleasing to the eye, may not hold up to the wear and tear of heavy use. In the case of bathroom tiles, the texture of the surface is very important to eliminate the chances of slipping. Experts in the field will be able to point out the correct type of tile for various areas of the home.

Do a lot of window shopping to get a good idea of ​​material costs for the type of tile you want. Find out about special tiles such as hand-painted ones. Mixing special tiles with normal tiles can create interesting effects. Since specialty tiles can be very expensive, do a thorough survey of their prices at different outlets.

You can expect prices to be in the range of about $2 per square foot for basic, economy tiles, and $8 to $25 for luxury ceramic tiles. Hand-painted and other specialty tiles can cost $50 or more per square foot

It would be a good idea to obtain several price quotes from competing suppliers for the tile you have selected. If you are using the services of an installer, make sure that the people involved in the installation have relevant experience in laying similar tiles.

A little care exercised in the pre-purchase stage will ensure that your home gets the look you want.