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Take Home Tile Sample - Twenties Vintage Encaustic Ceramic Floor and Wall Tile - 7-3/4 in. x 7-3/4 in.

Limit 4 per order
  • Black and white encaustic inspired ceramic floor and wall tile
  • Floor & wall tile for backsplashes, bathrooms, showers, kitchens
  • Water-resistant ceramic floor and wall tile for indoor use
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Product Details

The Merola Tile Twenties Vintage Encaustic Ceramic Floor and Wall Tile - 7-3/4 in. x 7-3/4 in. Tile Sample was inspired by artisan cement tiles. The medium-sheen glaze features a vintage floral-inspired pattern in hues of deep charcoal gray on a white background. This tile is perfect for any setting, traditional enough for historical renovations or modern enough for new construction. Use this durable tile with the rest of the geometric patterned Twenties series or as a lively accent for any application to your indoor or outdoor floors and walls.
  • 0.42 sq. ft. per sample, each sample sold individually; Sample weight equals 1.1 lbs.
  • Grade 1, first-quality ceramic tile sample for floor and wall use
  • 7.75 in. width x 7.75 in. length x 0.23 in. thick
  • Glazed slightly textured finish with a low sheen and slight variation in tone
  • P.E.I. rating III is suitable for medium-duty residential floors including kitchens, halls, corridors, balconies, terraces and areas used more often with normal footwear and small amounts of dirt
  • Vitreous flooring has water absorption of more than 0.5% but less than 3% for indoor use and some outdoor applications and is frost resistant
  • C.O.F. greater than .50 is recommended for standard residential applications and is marginally skid resistant
  • Completely frost resistant for indoor or outdoor applications; use a latex-modified thinset for acceptable bond strength
  • Residential use only
  • Don't forget your coordinating trim pieces, grout, backerboard, thinset and installation tools
  • All online orders for this item ship via parcel ground and may arrive in multiple boxes
  • Recommended you purchase a minimum of 10% overage to account for design cuts and patterns
  • Each line item within an order will be selected from a single dye lot (color) and caliber (size), but multiple orders can result in receiving multiple dye lots and/or calibers; please ensure that all tile for a project is obtained within 1 order
  • All ceramic/porcelain and natural stone tile within coordinating series may be produced at different times which can cause variation in dye lot (color) and caliber (size) which is authentic to tile
  • Before you begin an installation, familiarize yourself with cost factors. This Project Cost Guide can assist you in budgeting for your tile project.
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Questions & Answers

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Q:What grout color would you recommend? Home Depot doesn’t carry one in stock that matches.
by|Jan 23, 2020
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A:  Any grout color that matches the tile will do.

by|Jan 23, 2020

    A:  Lattacrete silvershadow

    by|Jan 25, 2020

      A:  I used "Dove Gray" Fusion Pro single component grout. Bought at a tile supply company in Portland, OR.

      by|Jan 25, 2020

        A:  We chose a charcoal Gray. We used the tile on an outdoor covered balcony in the Pacific Northwest, so we wanted it to be low maintenance.

        by|Jan 27, 2020

          A:  Hi, Kandice! For our Twenties Vintage, we recommend Custom Building Products grout color #60 Charcoal. It is important to note that grout color is a personal preference and can greatly impact the overall look of an overall installation. If you have any further questions, please give us a call at (800)-963-7652.

          by|Jan 23, 2020

            A:  I used whisper grey from The Tile Shop. Not quite white and not dark. I love it.

            by|Jan 25, 2020
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              Q:Any ideas when/if this will be added back in stock, by the case?
              by|Jan 21, 2020
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              A:  When I ordered, it was per piece. Of course when I picked it up the tiles were boxed with extra tiles wrapped.

              by|Jan 22, 2020
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                Q:Can this tile be used on an outdoor porch that has no protection and is quite large. Little traf...
                by|May 23, 2019
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                A:  We used ours in an indoor application. Easy to install and beautiful.

                by|May 29, 2019

                  A:  I love this tile. I used it for my stove backsplash.

                  by|May 28, 2019

                    A:  Hi, Ann! Yes, our Twenties Vintage Tile is suitable for outdoor installations. If you have any further questions, please give us a call at (800)-963-7652.

                    by|May 30, 2019

                      A:  Yes, it can be used as in an outdoor porch.

                      by|May 24, 2019

                        A:  I believe this is to be used as a wall tile application only. The tile is an accent tile and I would suggest using for only that

                        by|May 28, 2019

                          A:  This Type Ceramic tile isn’t made for exterior use. It could easily crack or disclolor in an outdoor environment.

                          by|May 28, 2019
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                            Q:Can this tile be used for shower floors?
                            by|Jul 9, 2018
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                            A:  Yes, the product is suitable for that application.

                            by|May 5, 2023

                              A:  Yes. Make sure thinset mortar is completely dried for at least 24 hrs before you grout though

                              by|May 5, 2023

                                A:  Hi ALM, Yes, our Twenties Vintage has a glazed, matte finish which would make it perfect for a shower floor! Due to the glazed finish, this tile will not absorb water through the glaze. If the background construction is waterproofed properly, this tile would be a great choice for a shower floor. This tile has a DCOF (Dynamic Coefficient of Friction) rating of 0.42. To be considered slip resistant for DCOF, a tile must meet or exceed the required rating of 0.42. If you have any further questions, please give us a call at (800)-963-7652. Hope this helps!

                                by|Apr 19, 2020
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                                  A:  I used mine on a bathroom floor. I would think it would need to be a large shower to get enough pattern. The tile is a little slippery when it gets wet, too. Consider that.

                                  by|May 5, 2023

                                    A:  Since a shower floor pan isn’t perfectly flat, I imagine it would be extremely difficult to contour around the drain due to the size of this tile without cracking the tiles. I would not recommend for a shower floor.

                                    by|May 5, 2023

                                      A:  I wouldn't recommend it. I think with all that water, it would get too slick. Use something with more grout lines. I used this for the bathroom floor with variegated grey penny round on the shower floor. It's beautiful.

                                      by|May 5, 2023
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                                        Customer Reviews

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                                        Looks good
                                        The tiles look nice but they are thin and fragile, also the overall background is greyish which surprised me as I thought it was closer to white . Overall looks good in my bathroom and I have lots of compliments
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                                        Response from MerolaTile Customer CareMay 11, 2021
                                        Hi! Thank you for sharing your impressions with us and we’re happy to hear that you are satisfied with your installation. Our Twenties Vintage has a PEI rating of 3, meaning it can withstand medium-duty floor traffic and once installed properly will provide a beautiful and long-lasting surface for your space. As for the color, this product does not have true black or white color tones but rather faded charcoal black and off white tones. We have included a color scale in the product images to help customers gauge the true appearance of this tile. We appreciate your feedback!
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                                        Gorgeous
                                        This flooring is absolutely beautiful it goes perfectly with the age of our home it is very impressive tiles
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                                        Perfect tile for small shower!
                                        The pattern is so beautiful but not overly busy! We were worried that it was going to be too much pattern to tile our shower with but it looks great! The picture is from during the project we haven't taken after pics yet! Used charcoal grout & caulk!
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                                          Vintage charm in modern update
                                          These tiles were a great vintage element that allowed me to experiment with a colored vanity and still stay true to the age of the house. Love the matte finish.
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                                            This tile is absolutely gorgeous. Colors true in multiple boxes, packaged well. Anyone who watch...
                                            This tile is absolutely gorgeous. Colors true in multiple boxes, packaged well. Anyone who watches HGTV knows that this "Twenties" style is back in vogue! I appreciated the smaller size 7 inch tile due to the small powder room space we were designing. Don't be afraid to enjoy this great pattern on your floor.
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                                            Response from MerolaTile Customer CareDec 13, 2018
                                            Hi Carolann,

                                            We’re glad to hear that our Twenties Vintage worked out for your installation, your bathroom came out looking great! The pattern on this encaustic look tile creates a unique space, and a talking point in any household! Our goal is to provide only the best for our customers, and we’re so happy this worked out for you. Thank you for the feedback!
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                                            I love this! One of the BEST purchases I have ever made!
                                            I love this! One of the BEST purchases I have ever made!
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                                              We have this tile and love it!! Totally transformed our small bath. Great look for a great price!...
                                              We have this tile and love it!! Totally transformed our small bath. Great look for a great price! Just wanted to offer a caution- when we ordered you could order by tile ( not just by carton); 1/2 of one carton was damaged in shipment. We didn't check them all completely upon shipment ( checked those on top) and only discovered AFTER most of the floor had been cut. Then they were out of stock for months, and we were short 1 tile ( for months)! Make sure to order plenty extra, and potentially some extra individual sample tiles as coverage in case there is breakage.
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                                                Beautiful tile
                                                We installed this tile in our laundry room. We have an old farmhouse so the style is perfect. Only a few tiles arrived damaged. We’ve only had it installed for a few weeks so I can’t really speak to durability yet but it looks great
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                                                  This tile is so gorgeous! I installed it in a bathroom and couldn't be happier with the results. ...
                                                  This tile is so gorgeous! I installed it in a bathroom and couldn't be happier with the results. This was my first time installing patterned tile so I'm glad I bought extra pieces since I couldn't simply reuse a piece. I used pewter polyblend grout which matches the gray in the tile very well.
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