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Searching for a non-existent tile?

5 years ago

Hello! We're refacing our fireplace and I'm trying to find a porcelain tile that is a long plank (something like 6x36 or 8x48 - I'll even take 4x24) that has a fabric look like linen or silk. The problems I'm running into are 1) most porcelain planks look like wood or cement, which I don't want; 2) the tiles that I do like only come in 12x24, 24x24 or mosaic sizes; 3) I'm looking for something black or charcoal grey without any brown in it. I've looked all over the internet and gone to 4 tile stores. Am I just looking for something that doesn't exist? Thanks for any help!

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  • PRO
    5 years ago

    Go to the better tile showrooms in you area and see. Off the top of my head, you'll find 6x24 look in Happy Floors and Anatolia Belgian Linen.

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