How can I tell what Manufacturer my ceramic tile is?

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. The most popular American ceramic tile company is Dal-Tile Corporation, as it is in over 250 retail outlets.

How do I identify tile?

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Where can I find spare 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.

Can you replace one ceramic tile?

Without disturbing the surrounding wall or floor installation, you can easily replace one or a few tiles that have chipped, cracked, or broken. Crack the tile with a hammer and cold chisel. Remove adhesive with an old chisel or putty knife. Apply latex tile adhesive to the new tiles and press firmly into place.

How can you tell if tile is porcelain or ceramic?

Porcelain tile has the same color throughout the material. A broken or chipped piece of unglazed porcelain will have a uniform color throughout its thickness. Ceramic tile often has a glazed surface coloring, so chips may reveal a different color underneath. The finish of porcelain is smoother than that of ceramic.

Do ceramic tiles have batch numbers?

Tiles are often given batch numbers. If this is the case you should always try to purchase tiles from the same batch as a variation in colour or finish can occur- making this another reason to buy plenty of tiles at the beginning of your project.

How do you tell if I 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.

How can I tell if my tile is ceramic or porcelain?

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How do you replace missing tiles?

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Can you get tiles made to match?

It may be possible to match tiles that are a solid color or have a classic pattern at your local home improvement store. There are also a few manufacturers that will create custom tiles to match existing ones, but it can be expensive and may not be cost-effective for replacing a single tile.

Where is matching old tile?

It may be possible to match tiles that are a solid color or have a classic pattern at your local home improvement store. Take along the chipped-out piece of the tile to find a good match. Even what looks like a basic white tile may come in several shades of white, such as bright white, ivory, cream, bone and off-white.

Where can I find old ceramic tiles?

Local Options Visit a tile store that has been in business for decades — if at all possible, the same shop where you purchased the original tile. If the tile has been in your home longer than you have, look for the longest-running tile shops in your surrounding area.