How to Find Cheap Discount Bathroom Tiles

Looking for bathroom tiles but don't want to spend a fortune? Whether you are just looking to replace a cracked porcelain tile or tiling a who bathroom, it never hurts to get the best deal possible. Here are a few tips on how to find and buy cheap discount bathroom tiles.

Things You'll Need

• Computer/Internet
• Tape measure
• Transportation

Instructions

1. Determine what type of bathroom tile you are looking for. When it comes to choosing the right tile for your bathroom, you have large selection of tiles to pick from, including: metal tile, ceramic tile, travertine tile, granite tile, glass tile, and porcelain tile. Ceramic bathroom tile tends to be the cheapest, but great deals can be found no matter what type of tile you are looking for.

   Check out a few home and bath magazines to get bathroom tile design ideas.

2. Measure the dimensions of the area you are planning to tile. This is best done by breaking the floor area into as many rectangular or square sections as you can, then measuring the length and width and multiplying them together to get the total area of the square. Estimate for any other odd shaped areas the best that you can. Remember, your always going to need extra tile for wrong cuts and damaged tiles later on.

3. Head to your local home improvement store. Stores like Lowes and Home Depot have a large selection of bathroom floor tiling at discount prices. Buying bathroom floor tile yourself is often cheaper than buying the tile directly from a tiling company that is going to install it also. Sometimes they run up the prices to make a profit along with the installation.

4. Hire a private contractor to install your tile. Bathroom tiling is relatively easy to install and most contractors are just as good as any professional tiling company. Tell the contractor to purchase the tile for you and then reimburse him when he gives you the receipt. Contractors get a discount at Home Depot and other home supply stores. Sometimes as much as 15 percent.

5. Search the internet for cheap bathroom tiles. This works well if you are just looking for a few tiles or enough bathroom tiles for a whole project. Just make sure you understand the shipping fees as bathroom tiles are heavy and expensive to ship. A few companies offer prepaid freight where the company pays the shipping expenses.