Choosing tiles? Go to a tile importer for the best service

When it comes to choosing the perfect tiles for your home, it can be a daunting task. There is so much choice now that it can  fox even the person with the tightest requirements! A good  way to choose is to go directly to the tile importers, usually they deal with tiles onlinethat can be sold directly to the general public. They are usually up to date with the latest designs and you won't end up with bad quality tiles that don't sell well!

With a direct tile importer, you can often make requests for specific tiles.  For example, say you needed a tile of a certain size, with a pink glaze and a bumpy surface, but you can't find it anywhere. The retailers might only have accounts with a handful of suppliers and may not have ready access to the factories overseas . It can be very beneficial to keep in mind these tile importers as they often have good connections with large manufacturers and chances are you will have the tile of your dreams in the time it takes to bring them into the country.

Not to be dismissive of the giants that sell very cheap tiles - each retailer has their place in the market, but in my opinion, a floor tile for instance should last you for a good 15 years or so. So what you might save on tiles initially could cost you dearly when they begin to show signs of aging prematurely. You would still be paying for a tiler unless you choose to lay them yourself, buying all the other sundries and all of the necessary tiling equipment and supplies such as adhesive and grout, so it might pay you dividends to think twice before going for that end of line bargain.

Most tile importers will have connections with factories that also use the latest technology. One such tile is the Natural Slate (multicolour). It is a bit different, because it is a porcelain tile that really looks  authentic! The digital technology that gives it this awesome quality creates 28 different  templates, that in turn create an perpetual array of designs, so it is unlikely that you will find two identical tiles. It is also a Tile Association award winner, for Product of the Year 2009.

Yes you will find tiles in your local DIY store, but if you would like to choose from many options and find great quality,  it is likely that you will have the best selections by going directly to the tile importers that resell directly to the public.