How to Find Great Deals on Tile – Do’s and Don’ts

If you look hard enough, you can find deals on anything, including tile. Taking your time and doing some grunt work is the key to staying on budget for any home improvement project. No matter what the tile surface—countertop, floor, fire place—keep these Dos and Don’ts in mind and save cash.

DON’T purchase high-end granite or marble tiles.

DO opt for ceramic or porcelain tiles…these extremely affordable alternatives are still durable, yet inexpensive, and any tile store carries them, some even for less than one dollar per piece.

DON’T shop at specialty tile stores

DO shop at discount warehouses or online

DON’T be afraid of factory seconds or discontinued styles.

DO consider these, as they look just as good as new tiles for a fraction of the price and can combine and blend with first-rate tiles in the same space.

DON’T pay full price.

DO shop exclusively in the sale section of your local home improvement center…make sure to compare full price to sale price, and take note of the tiles in stock that just didn’t sell, but are in perfect condition.

DON’T forget shipping costs, but

DO order online.

DON’T necessarily buy tiles right away.

DO shop in January or February, when most tile sales occur, as much as 50 percent off, because fewer redecorating projects occur during the cold months and stores want to make way for new product.

DON’T settle for anything less than a deal.

DO stay patient and determined.

Remember these Dos and Don’ts when you look for tile discounts, and if you stick to your guns and your budget, you’ll earn that cheap retiling job. The deals exist, waiting for you to find them!