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address: "189 Glimcher Dr #135, Duncansville, Pennsylvania 16635, United States"
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# Tile By Design

Original Houzz profile: [Tile By Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/tile-and-stone/tile-by-design-pfvwus-pf~939785543)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Tile & Stone
- **Location:** Duncansville, PA
- **Serves:** Worldwide
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (16 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2013–2017), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Houzz Influencer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 250 Ideabook Saves

We produce custom tile murals and marble mosaics for interior and exterior use. We do both residential and commercial spaces.

### Services Provided

- Help with designing custom backsplashes and bathroom tile work.

### Areas Served

- Worldwide

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Tile By Design |
| Address | 189 Glimcher Dr \#135, Duncansville, Pennsylvania 16635, United States |
| Phone | (260) 918-1784 |
| Website | http://www.tilebydesign.net |
| Followers on Houzz | 83 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Tile By Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/tile-and-stone/tile-by-design-pfvwus-pf~939785543)
- **Website:** http://www.tilebydesign.net
- **Phone:** (260) 918-1784

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2013–2017), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 16 reviews**

### Reviews

**★★★★★ — Glennon, Aug. 2016**

> Professionalism, kindness, prompt follow up and terrific finished custom product. These are the words that come to mind after working with Dan Schaffer at Tile By Design. Dan did not flinch when I explained the special custom cooktop backsplash we were seeking to complete our kitchen remodel and was happy to pull together the components required to create our unique vintage Marian emblem. The price was very reasonable. We are grateful and pleased! Thanks, Dan! +JMJ+

**★★★★★ — User, April 2016**

> Tile By Design has wonderful, beautiful tiles, and I was able to make both bathrooms look brand new with just a few of them as artful touches.  They are always professional and quick to respond to inquiries and troubleshooting.  I hope I have an opportunity to do business with them again!

**★★★★★ — Carol Hardiman, April 2016**

> Working with Dan Schafer was a wonderful experience.  He was patient, supportive, and always returned our phone calls and e mail correspondence.  We had chosen two pieces of art work that needed artist copyright consent.  The first artist refused to consent and we were unable to contact the second artist who lived in France. Knowing the type of picture we wanted to use for our backsplash, Dan directed us to "Marilyn" whose art work was added to his collection. We were excited to find similar prints to what we wanted.  The project is complete, looks great, and we heartily recommend Tile by Design for your next project.

**★★★★★ — Gay Thomsen, April 2016**

> This package of tile arrived safely in a timely manner. The instructions were easy to follow and our beautiful mural is now safely on the wall. It did not need grout as tiles fit well together. The picture has been much admired.

**★★★★★ — Patti Scott, April 2016**

> Purchased from Tile by Design,  Brandley "Copper Leaves" tile mural as a backsplash for my kitchen remodel.  I was thrilled how beautiful the colors in the tile brought together the colors in the surrounding areas.  Daniel Shaffer was very professional and shipped the tile right away.   I would definately do business with this company again.  They have some beautiful product to choose from.

**★★★★★ — warriormom1, April 2016**

> I had Tiles By Design make a custom tile mural backsplash from a picture I took at the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival! The original size I requested wouldn't work, so they emailed me with options and previews of what the finished product would look like. The finished predict was gorgeous. It came very well packaged with great installation and care instructions. This is the second mural that I've ordered from Tiles By Design and I would highly recommend them.

**★★★★★ — Chris Jankowski, April 2016**

> Tile By Design - not only do they offer a unique concept of classic artwork available for your home, but they do impeccable work. Their reproductions and their finish work are the highest quality.

**★★★★★ — kcstarr1, March 2015**

> I worked with Dan at Tile by Design to customize my backsplash.  He was fantastic!  I was overwhelmed with a full home renovation and he took the job I gave him and ran with it.  One aspect of it was a little complicated and had a couple of moving parts, but Dan handled everything including dealing directly with Shutterstock to find and reproduce the image that I wanted.  As far as other aspects: timeliness, cost, professionalism, Tile by Design was top notch. Lastly, my backsplash looks great – everyone comments on it!  I would definitely work with them again and I highly recommend them.

**★★★★★ — lynn8119, March 2014**

> We choice this mosaic from a picture on the Tile by Design web site. I called and spoke with Dan.I needed direction since I knew little about kitchen design work. He was  helpful amd offered to send a tile for me to check how well it would look with the back splash. When the mosaic arrived two tiles were broken. I called Dan and he told me a replacement would be in the mail in the morning. No problem at all. A nice company to do business with. We are very pleased with the kitchen remodel and the mosiac added such a nice touch. Lynn and Harold in Cypress, Texas

**★★★★★ — growald, May 2013**

> I am a land developer and builder of thirty years.  My wife and I  used Tile by Design to custom make tiles for our Penthouse Master Bath shower area.  A photograph of a waterfall that we sent them was transferred onto the back of  tempered glass tiles. They “photo shopped” the floor of the shower using their magic. The tiles were numbered and carefully shipped to our location in Florida. None were damaged.  It has become a main focal point of the entire job.
>
> We never met Lori personally, all communication  was done by E-mail or telephone.Lori and her staff understood the project, sent mock ups by e-mail, and communicated with us every step of the way.  We are delighted with the finished product which I believe is on their web site.
>
> Lori and her staff were a pleasure to work with.

**★★★★★ — gpwmi, May 2013**

> While planning a kitchen renovation, we started shopping around for a backsplash mural. We found nothing suitable locally and a search online led us to the tilebydesign website where we found some beautiful options. We discussed purchasing a classic John Singer Sargent landscape of Venice, Italy. Lori and her staff helped us tweak the colors slightly so that the mural matched our kitchen color scheme. I would never have thought before to order something so important online, but Lori put all my fears to rest. We were able to purchase one piece first to check the colors, and when we ordered the full mural, purchase and delivery were quick and easy.  The pieces were packed very well and arrived in fine shape. What a pleasure to look at our beautiful mural and know that it is truly one of a kind thanks to Lori and Tile by Design!

**★★★★★ — lanan1112, May 2013**

> I had found an abstract tile mural design on Tile by Design's website and wanted to use it for a backsplash behind my new range. In order to make the design fit size wise ( it was pictured as a square mural) I thought I would have to order 2 sets of the mural and have them mounted in a mirror image to get something to fit the entire space ( a rectangular space).
>      Lori at Tile by Design was really helpful. She understood my size issue and immediately suggested stretching the image to  fit the space , rather than putting up 2 sets of the image.
>      When I received the mural tiles ,  and just looked at the tiles flat on the counter, I was a little worried  that the stretched to fit image was going to look a little fuzzy or " pixelated" , but Lori assured me that it would be fine and she as right! It fit perfectly , and has given my kitchen  an amazing, and unique backsplash. We love it!

## Selected projects

- [Hawaiin Vacation Tile Mural](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hawaiin-vacation-tile-mural-pj-vj~1728623)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
  - Description: For this custom mural, we used our clients photograph from their trip to Hawaii. The mural was installed in their vacation home at the beach. What a wonderful way to remember a great vacation, at their new vacation home! Learn more about our custom services: https://www.tilebydesign.net/custom-tile-murals.php
- [Herb Dickinson "Stress Release" + Monet Accent Set](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/herb-dickinson-stress-release-monet-accent-set-pj-vj~1702639)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [Custom Tulip Mural](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-tulip-mural-pj-vj~1688896)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
  - Description: Another custom \#tilemural. We used our client's photo to create this stunning piece! Learn more about our custom services: https://www.tilebydesign.net/custom-tile-murals.php
- [Dan DiPaolo's "Bistro, Cafe, Bakery" Tile Mural](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dan-dipaolo-s-bistro-cafe-bakery-tile-mural-pj-vj~1675406)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
  - Description: Featured Artist Dan DiPaolo's "Bistro, Cafe, Bakery". Check it out! \#tilemural http://tilebydesign.net/proddetail.php?prod=bistrocafebakery
- [Custom Butler's Pantry Tile Mural](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-butler-s-pantry-tile-mural-pj-vj~1627165)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
  - Description: Another custom \#tilemural! We used a photo from a client's favorite beach to help create this beautiful butler's pantry. Click to learn more about our custom mural services: http://www.tilebydesign.net/custom-tile-murals.php
- [Ching "Waimanalo Shorebreak" Tile Mural in wet bar](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ching-waimanalo-shorebreak-tile-mural-in-wet-bar-pj-vj~1606290)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [Bagnall "Tuscan Sunflowers"](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bagnall-tuscan-sunflowers-pj-vj~1563225)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [Brandley "Sunflowers"](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brandley-sunflowers-pj-vj~1500086)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
  - Description: Beautiful kitchen remodel featuring artist Chris Brandley's "Sunflowers" on satin ceramic tiles! http://tilebydesign.net/proddetail.php?prod=sunflowersbrand
- [Custom Bathroom Tile Murals](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-bathroom-tile-murals-pj-vj~1422110)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
  - Description: Another custom \#tilemural! This mural was made with a client submitted image. Did we mention how DIY friendly our murals are to install? Our clients did all the work themselves! Interested in your own custom tile mural? Learn more below: http://www.tilebydesign.net/custom-tile-murals.php
- [Cole "Tidepool Heron" Tile Mural](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cole-tidepool-heron-tile-mural-pj-vj~1347348)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- ["Chef Pere Paul" Tile Mural By Monet](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chef-pere-paul-tile-mural-by-monet-pj-vj~1306827)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- ["Rio Sante Barbara" by Unterberger Tile Mural](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rio-sante-barbara-by-unterberger-tile-mural-pj-vj~1246932)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
  - Description: "Rio Sante Barbara" by Unterberger satin ceramic tile mural.
- [Lorrain Tile Mural Master Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lorrain-tile-mural-master-bath-pj-vj~1192390)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
  - Description: Gorgeous master bathroom project featuring coordinating pieces. Above the tub and beautifully framed is Lorrain's "The Embarkation of the Queen Sheba" on our ceramic tiles. The shower has Lorrain's "Ulysses Returns Chryseis to her Father", also framed and printed on our ceramic tiles. What a great space!
- [Evans "Wine and Cheese Still" Tile Mural](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/evans-wine-and-cheese-still-tile-mural-pj-vj~1183951)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
  - Description: Evans "Wine and Cheese Still" on 4.25"x4.25" ceramic tiles. Beautiful!
- [Herb Dickinson's "Misty Woods"](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/herb-dickinson-s-misty-woods-pj-vj~1172351)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
  - Description: Herb Dickinson's "Misty Woods" configured in a repeating pattern and printed on our 4.25" x 4.25" ceramic tiles.
- [Ritch Gaiti's "Charge of the Stone Ponies".](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ritch-gaiti-s-charge-of-the-stone-ponies-pj-vj~1160317)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
  - Description: Ritch Gaiti's "Charge of the Stone Ponies" on our tumbled marble tiles.
- [Michelangelo's "The Creation of Adam Detail, The Hands"](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/michelangelo-s-the-creation-of-adam-detail-the-hands-pj-vj~1146511)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
  - Description: Michelangelo's "The Creation of Adam Detail, The Hands". 16"x20" on 4"x4" tumbled marble tiles. Beautiful!
- [Custom Rooster Mosaic](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-rooster-mosaic-pj-vj~1135535)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Celtic Knot Tile Mural](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/celtic-knot-tile-mural-pj-vj~1086180)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
  - Description: Another custom mural! Our client wanted to include a Celtic knot as a part of their kitchen renovation. We were able to help them find a design that they liked, and match the background of the mural to the color of their field tile. The project resulted in a unique and one of a kind addition to their new entertaining space!
- [Provence France Mural](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/provence-france-mural-pj-vj~1057288)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
  - Description: Custom Tile Mural! Photo was from client's travels to Provence, France. We were able to transfer the image on to our tumbled marble tiles for a truly unique addition to their kitchen. Great way to remember a great trip!

[See all 26 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/tile-and-stone/tile-by-design-pfvwus-pf~939785543)

## Ideabooks

- [tilebydesignllc's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/6515564/list/tilebydesignllc-s-ideas) — 5 ideas

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## Community Q&A

**Q: where can this back splash be bough. Does it come in ceramic tile whit** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Hi Oliver!  We custom make our waterfall showers to fit each space.  Yes, we can make it in ceramic for you! You can contact us directly, and we'd be happy to provide you with a quote based on your space.
You can also find more install photos of these showers on the custom tile mural info page on our website by clicking here.

**Q: Does this tile picture come in a smaller size?** *(in Photo Questions)*

The tile is of apples!

A: Hi @anniepoo61... Yes!  We can make this in a smaller size for you.  Let us know the dimensions you're working with and we'd be happy to make something that fits :)

**Q: Was it the size of this mural?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: This mural was made using 6"x6" glass tiles.  Overall size of the mural is 24"x24".

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