Vintage Ceramic Tile sources

tripower · 01-11-2009, 09:07 PM

I have a house that was built in the early sixties. I have a few areas that have cracked tiles and I was wondering if there were any warehouses (preferably online) that specialized in odd lots of NOS vintage ceramic tiles?

JazMan · 01-11-2009, 10:19 PM

The number one company that specializes in old tiles I know of is Greenwich Tile. Call them @ 800-470-9636.

Jaz

tripower · 01-12-2009, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JazMan

The number one company that specializes in old tiles I know of is Greenwich Tile. Call them @ 800-470-9636.

Jaz

That number is disconnected.

JazMan · 01-12-2009, 04:15 PM

Apparently a glitch with their toll-free number? ......... Actually I just spoke with them and they dropped the toll free. Call them at the regular number. 203 869-4773. Their main old stock consists of American Olean, although they carry some others.

Jaz

bradnailer · 01-12-2009, 05:44 PM

Please let me know if you find a source that will sell less than box lot quantities. I'm looking for some American Olean bright tile and all I can find is places that only sell box lots. I need about 20 of six or seven different colors.

JazMan · 01-12-2009, 10:04 PM

You can buy as little as one piece. However, the less you buy, the more it'll cost. It also depends on the particular tile you are looking for, some are worth more than others.

Example; If you only want a few tiles of a rare color, it may cost $20-25 per tile. The same tile might sell for $30 per sq. ft. (8 pcs) if you're willing to purchase a full ctn. of 100 pieces. (12.5 sq. ft.). This is a rough estimate, and will vary depending on which tile, the amount and who is purchasing.

It's kinda expensive, but much cheaper than the alternative.

Jaz

tripower · 01-18-2009, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JazMan

You can buy as little as one piece. However, the less you buy, the more it'll cost. It also depends on the particular tile you are looking for, some are worth more than others.

Example; If you only want a few tiles of a rare color, it may cost $20-25 per tile. The same tile might sell for $30 per sq. ft. (8 pcs) if you're willing to purchase a full ctn. of 100 pieces. (12.5 sq. ft.). This is a rough estimate, and will vary depending on which tile, the amount and who is purchasing.

It's kinda expensive, but much cheaper than the alternative.

Jaz

Well, I finally got my tile up to them and a guy called me up (very nice guy), and said that they wouldn't have my tile. Are there any other companies that specialize in early 60's tile?

01-11-2009, 09:07 PM	#1
tripower Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 323	Vintage Ceramic Tile sources I have a house that was built in the early sixties. I have a few areas that have cracked tiles and I was wondering if there were any warehouses (preferably online) that specialized in odd lots of NOS vintage ceramic tiles?

01-11-2009, 10:19 PM	#2
JazMan Tileguy Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 3,287	Vintage Ceramic Tile sources The number one company that specializes in old tiles I know of is Greenwich Tile. Call them @ 800-470-9636. Jaz __________________ Tile 4 You LLC Troy, MI KERDI Shower Specialist ... DITRA Installs ... Product-Method suitability consultation. I have NEVER made a mistake, I thought I did once...........but I was wrong! - PRODUCTS ADVERTISED WITHIN MY POST ARE NOT ENDORSED BY ME!

01-12-2009, 04:15 PM	#4
JazMan Tileguy Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 3,287	Vintage Ceramic Tile sources Apparently a glitch with their toll-free number? ......... Actually I just spoke with them and they dropped the toll free. Call them at the regular number. 203 869-4773. Their main old stock consists of American Olean, although they carry some others. Jaz __________________ Tile 4 You LLC Troy, MI KERDI Shower Specialist ... DITRA Installs ... Product-Method suitability consultation. I have NEVER made a mistake, I thought I did once...........but I was wrong! - PRODUCTS ADVERTISED WITHIN MY POST ARE NOT ENDORSED BY ME!

01-12-2009, 05:44 PM	#5
bradnailer Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 256	Vintage Ceramic Tile sources Please let me know if you find a source that will sell less than box lot quantities. I'm looking for some American Olean bright tile and all I can find is places that only sell box lots. I need about 20 of six or seven different colors.

01-12-2009, 10:04 PM	#6
JazMan Tileguy Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 3,287	Vintage Ceramic Tile sources You can buy as little as one piece. However, the less you buy, the more it'll cost. It also depends on the particular tile you are looking for, some are worth more than others. Example; If you only want a few tiles of a rare color, it may cost $20-25 per tile. The same tile might sell for $30 per sq. ft. (8 pcs) if you're willing to purchase a full ctn. of 100 pieces. (12.5 sq. ft.). This is a rough estimate, and will vary depending on which tile, the amount and who is purchasing. It's kinda expensive, but much cheaper than the alternative. Jaz __________________ Tile 4 You LLC Troy, MI KERDI Shower Specialist ... DITRA Installs ... Product-Method suitability consultation. I have NEVER made a mistake, I thought I did once...........but I was wrong! - PRODUCTS ADVERTISED WITHIN MY POST ARE NOT ENDORSED BY ME!

Vintage Ceramic Tile sources