Newer “accent tiles” can be used in place of the older tiles to create a new pattern if you can’t match them exactly or it is too expensive to do so. A border or checkered border can be created with new tiles around the room’s perimeter if the tile that needs replacing is near the room’s edge.

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What if I cant find the same tile?

If you can’t find matching tile, get creative by looking for a similar tile in a different color. Determine whether or not a second color can be used in the same way as the first. You may need to move some of the existing tiles around so that the pattern is more widespread.

How do you match tiles to existing?

This information can usually be found on any spare boxes of tiles left over or the manufacturer’s name imprinted on the back of the tile. If you have the name of the tile, try searching for this on the internet. If that doesn’t work, try using the ‘Find a Tile’ feature on the Tile Association’s website.

How do I identify my tile manufacturer?

There should be letters and numbers at the center of the back of the tile that indicates which one of the ceramic tile manufacturers in the USA made the product. Dal-Tile Corporation is the most widely known American ceramic tile manufacturer, with over 250 retail locations.