black & white porcelain tile availability

[Jeff Ivers]

When I built my shop, I installed 1' sq black and white stick down tiles in part of the office area in a checkered flag pattern. Over the years (35), the sticky has failed and my shop office needs a floor refurbish. I would like to install 1' square porcelain tiles throughout the office and bathroom area (about 150 sq ft) in the checkered flag pattern. The problem is I am having trouble sourcing the tile. Local big boxes don't carry black and white tiles in the same size. I have checked local tile specialty stores and the only one that seemed to be able to supply both black and white quoted about $9 per square foot. My internet searches have come up blank on finding a supplier. Can anyone point me to a supplier - the closer to Tulsa, OK the better?

 

[duneslider]

I know Dal Tile still has a black and white option.
I would think most of the tile brands still can do this, you likely need to go to a real tile store and not a big box.

I suspect Floor and Decor can also get this for you. I am guessing there is one near you, if you prefer the big box experience.

 

[bdbecker]

Does it have to be porcelain?

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[Jeff Ivers]

I know Dal Tile still has a black and white option.
I would think most of the tile brands still can do this, you likely need to go to a real tile store and not a big box.

I suspect Floor and Decor can also get this for you. I am guessing there is one near you, if you prefer the big box experience.

Does it have to be porcelain?

Renaissance Tile - Black Ceramic | Floor and Decor

Shop Floor & Decor for Renaissance Black Matte Ceramic Tile. Buy online and ship or pickup in store.

www.flooranddecor.com

Renaissance White Matte Ceramic Tile | Floor and Decor

Shop Floor & Decor for Renaissance White Matte Ceramic Tile. Buy online and ship or pickup in store.

www.flooranddecor.com

Floor & Decor is one of the local tile specialty shops I had already tried. They did not have both black and white porcelain tiles in 1' squares and showed no interest in seeing if they could acquire and supply them. I tried DalTile online and they referred me to a local specialty shop that I have not yet been to - supposedly they will contact me, but I have not heard anything yet. Will probably visit their physical site in a few days.

A few years ago, all the pundits were saying we were becoming a service society. Personally, I find that really hard to believe based on the number of encounters I have with individuals who apparently don't know the meaning of the word service.

 

[Gozo]

A few years ago, all the pundits were saying we were becoming a service society. Personally, I find that really hard to believe based on the number of encounters I have with individuals who apparently don't know the meaning of the word service.

Not so much that we’re becoming a service society, as it is what kind of service. I find we’re moving into the “poor” category. I catch myself saying too often “why is everything broken these days?”.

 

[duneslider]

Floor & Decor is one of the local tile specialty shops I had already tried. They did not have both black and white porcelain tiles in 1' squares and showed no interest in seeing if they could acquire and supply them. I tried DalTile online and they referred me to a local specialty shop that I have not yet been to - supposedly they will contact me, but I have not heard anything yet. Will probably visit their physical site in a few days.

A few years ago, all the pundits were saying we were becoming a service society. Personally, I find that really hard to believe based on the number of encounters I have with individuals who apparently don't know the meaning of the word service.

Sort of surprised Floor and Decor wouldn't help.

All the contractor specific places (Like Dal Tile) will be an in person type thing and you likely will need to talk to someone and not just try to look around and find what you want. The black and white floor tile isn't a huge thing right now. Bedrosians has a black and white option but it is made to look more like marble, so not solid black and white.

Others to check in with are Emser, Arizona, crossville, marazzi, tilebar (modari line I think).

Anyway, there should be options but box stores just seem to carry whatever is a big seller right now. Some of these places likely won't want to sell to people off the street. Most started allowing it during covid but Arizona Tile in my area ***** to work with.