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Where to find ceramic tiles in multiple colors?

last year

Hi all,

I found an old bar cart on the side of the road and decided to restore it and tile the top. I just want to do some simple colored tiles to give it a retro look, but finding the tiles is actually way harder than I expected. I haven't found anything on Etsy, and I don't want some crazy high-end stuff like Fireclay Tile or DalTile. I'm just looking for cheap ceramic tiles in cool colors that I can buy individually instead of by the square foot. Any ideas? Would painting tiles be another option?

Inspo

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Rho Dodendron
last year
Go to a tile store and buy individual tiles as 'samples'.
Ash Y
Original Author
last year
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I've been into two different Tile Shops and two Floor and Decors (the only "tile stores" in my area really) and they have almost no selection of colored ceramic tiles. It's all stone, marble, large field tiles for flooring, glass tiles, etc. You think I would ask if it was that easy?
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mvcanada
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Hi,

Try Tilebar.....the tiles in your inspiration look to be 4 X 4 size.....Tilebar 4 X 4. There are quite a few choices. Or maybe 2 X 2 is a good option Tilebar 2X2

You can order 5 samples for $5.

Also browse through the sale section to see if there are some that catch your eye. Look at the Hexart Pop series - I think that would look great. Another option would be mosaic tiles

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JAN MOYER
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Easier to make your OWN. Use those designed for the task. Get a brush: )
Ash Y
Original Author
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Considering how hard it's been to actually find tiles in colors I want, that can be bought individually, and don't cost $5million for shipping, one trip to Michael's then Home Depot might actually be easier lol. I was just planning on using this as a plant stand, so durability isn't the highest priority.
cawaps
last year
If they exist in your area, you might look for a paint-your-own-pottery studio like Color Me MIne. They have a wide selection of glazes to choose from and the piece would be fired, so more durable than painted tile (not that there's anything wrong with that if it works for you).
Ash Y
Original Author
last year
Ooh thank you cawaps, I didn't even think of that! There is actually a similar store in my area.

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