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Are Lowe's Porcelain Tiles Up to Par?

13 years ago

I went to a local high-end ceramic shop and saw a grainy gray/white tiles, and they're probably $10+ sq ft. Then, when I stopped by Lowe's, I saw a similar looking tiles for $2-something, per piece. I grabbed them immediately. Do they last? Are they the same grade as the high-end porcelain ones? (I did see a little chip on one of the display ones at Lowe's.)

Should I fork over a bit more for a peace of mind since it's a small half bathroom?

http://m.lowes.com/product?langId=-1&storeId=10702&catalogId=10051&productId=4616440&store=595&view=detail&nValue=4294856525

Here's a piece of this product in a bathroom:

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Jennifer Abbott

13 years ago

if you like the tile, go with it. I've used hand-cut glass tile from Italy in one room, and glass tile from lowe's in another. both looked great. i also have used a faux travertine from home depot that people rave over.

i think it's not the retailer as much as the actual tile. you can get more selection of high end tile at a specialty store, but you can get a decent facsimile at a lower price at a big box store. since you're doing a small bath, get what you love the best.

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rolam1
13 years ago
Did you look at build direct.com? I believe they have very similar tiles to this that are high quality at a much better price than the tie stores. It's worth a look.
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Roberta Brown
Original Author
13 years ago
Thank you for the advice, Jabbot & Roni. J, it's good to know it is okay to mix the high end stuff with the lower ended ones around the house. I'll check out build direct.com to see if there is something I'd like to splurge on. Otherwise, I'd be happy to stick with the lowe's one as I like it.
User
13 years ago
I used marble subway tiles from lowes in master bath (as did family). I love them and half the price of my local tile shops.
Karen S.G
10 years ago
Roberta, OP.....did you end up buying the Lowes tiles you had a link to? if so, can you advise how you like the end result?

I am looking at exact same tiles for Master bath.

Thanks!
PRO
OasisDesign&Remodeling
10 years ago
We do it all the time. Works out great.

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