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Customer Reviews for Merola Tile Kings Rombos 17-5/8 in. x 17-5/8 in. Ceramic Floor and Wall Tile (10.95 sq. ft./Case)

Internet #206151093

Model #FPEKROMB

Store SKU #1001401501

  • Black and white square ceramic floor and wall tile
  • Tile for floors, backsplashes, bathrooms, showers and kitchens
  • Indoor tile produced in Spain

Customer Reviews

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Looks fantastic in my laundry room!
Used Shadow grout (super dark gray). Looks great and adds a fun element to my laundry room! Note this tile is fairly distressed, I personally wouldn't use it in a large residential area - but something like a laundry room, mud room or guest bathroom would in which you can/want to do something a bit more "edgy" and fun be great.
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Response from MerolaTile Customer CareOct 31, 2023
Hello! Thank you so much for your review! We are so happy to hear you like the tiles! Please feel free to send us any installation photos! We can be reached at orders@merolatile.com or 800-963-7652. Have a great day! -Stephanie C
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    Amazing
    This tile looks and is amazing. Used for flooring in a bathroom. Have had so many compliments and told to many times to count how expensive it looks. Has a European feel and raw look. I used charcoal grout color but, grout is not necessary.
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      Fantastic tiles
      It took me the whole summer to remodel the kitchen without having a designer, because I took my time to look for the perfect tiles at a very good price. I started with the floor and it look FANTASTIC!!! My kitchen is a show place because the floor! I higly recommend it!!!
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      Response from MerolaTile Customer CareJul 21, 2020
      Hi! Thank you so much for your kid words! We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. Your installations looks absolutely fantastic!
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        We liked the look of this so much we used it as wall art. It has an authentic, rustic European lo...
        We liked the look of this so much we used it as wall art. It has an authentic, rustic European look and goes well with modern. They are thick (a little over 3/8) and heavy, something to keep in mind if you are using them on a floor and concerned about buildup. I thought when ordering that each tile would contain one quadrant of the white pattern but that is not the case. Each tile contains the full white diamond pattern, and the red cross lines are recessed into the tile, I assume to hold grout if used on a floor. Also, there were swirls of clear wax on the face of each tile, probably to protect them during shipping. At first they looked like a weird design element, but then I realized they scrape off, fortunately. We're very happy with the result.
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        Made in Spain, perfect tile for an enclosed porch, hallway or bathroom as it's very rustic and ve...
        Made in Spain, perfect tile for an enclosed porch, hallway or bathroom as it's very rustic and very well made. I like the big tiles because there is less grout to deal with but a charcoal color grout looks great with this color tile. i wouldn't do white grout for flooring as it tends to get dirty. The imprint and detail is nicely done making the tile look expensive and truly vintage look.
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        These tiles are very large and somewhat heavy, so are best used for flooring rather than on the w...
        These tiles are very large and somewhat heavy, so are best used for flooring rather than on the wall. I was able to brace the tiles while the adhesive dried, so I was able to fix the tiles to a wall that was just the right width to hold them. The tiles are nice for several reasons: 1) they are very heavy duty, and look and feel very durable, 2) they can be left ungrouted for a very rustic appearance, and 3) the pattern is quite easy to match so it doesn't take an artistic eye to line things up property. The tiles are also rough on the back so they stick to the adhesive very well. These tiles add a very upscale appearance to whatever room they are in.
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        Absolutely stunning fired tiles with a matte finish. Great for covering large areas at once. The ...
        Absolutely stunning fired tiles with a matte finish. Great for covering large areas at once. The Dark non-reflective surface with white triangle theme gives a very modern touch to old world style tile floors. Concave backing is great for holding floor grout, will lay easily and stay in place. Made in Spain, and made with quality. You can leave the separation as is or fill in with a grout color of your choice depending on taste or install location. An excellent look for modern or vintage decor but leaning more toward contemporary. An excellent accent for an entry way or patio. These are very heavy and durable tiles, I'd recommend them.
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        I thought 4 tiles made the square pattern but that wasn't the case. Case comes with 5 tiles all w...
        I thought 4 tiles made the square pattern but that wasn't the case. Case comes with 5 tiles all with the entire square pattern. Looks fantastic. They are heavy and well made. They put a material between them that has to be washed off but you have to wash them anyway to remove grout. See pics for how I am using them at my door entrance. I highly recommend these for a nice look.
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        Amazingly Awesome Looking!
        These are wonderful. Very rustic and the edges have a worn look, so they hide a lot of 'debris' if you don't have time to sweep every week. With small children, that is a plus. They are comfortable to sit or walk on and so unusual--outstanding design! They almost have an old black chalkboard quality. I would love to do these in my own house, rather than my daughters, but am afraid of the same situation--hers were so broken in the boxes when they received them, that they had no whole ones left over. They were shipped with no packing material what-so-ever. (Otherwise, I would have given them a 5 star. One would think that such an expensive tile would have been wrapped up nicely. Here's a photo of the partially finished kitchen....
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        11 found this review helpful
        Mercola tile kings rombo ceramic tile. The tiles were crack on the edges do to POOR PACKAGING!!! Very disappointing.
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        Response from MerolaTile Customer CareJan 18, 2024
        Hello! Thank you for your review! I am so sorry to hear you received your tile broken! Please reach out to Home Depot and let them know you received broken tile so they can enter in a replacement order for you. Once you have the PO number, please reach out to us at 800-963-7652 or orders@merolatile.com and we can have the order pushed through the warehouse faster. Again, I apologize for the inconvenience . Have a great day! -Stephanie C
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        Tile came damaged and unusable - completely smashed.
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        Response from MerolaTile Customer CareNov 6, 2023
        HI Tamara! Thank you for your review! I am so sorry to hear it came in damaged! Please contact Home Depot and let them know you need a replacement order asap. Once submitted, please contact us with the PO# and we can have this pushed through the warehouse faster for you. Again, I apologize for the inconvenience. You can also contact us at 800-963-7652. Have a great day! -Stephanie C
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        High-quality tile. They look exotic and expensive!
        These tiles are stunning and magical on my kitchen floor! They are made of a terra-cotta base clay underneath the top glaze. The diamond shape is comprised of one tile but it looks like it's made from 4 individual tiles due to the scoring seen in the pics. I used and highly recommend charcoal colored grout. You could also use a terra cotta if it better fit your style. Be prepared, these look weathered, worn and aged. If you are someone into a clean look they are not for you. Nice and Unique!
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            Has a worn look to it, but it adds character...
            Has a worn look to it, but it adds character and I love it in person!
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                This tile was a beautiful addition to my home it...
                This tile was a beautiful addition to my home it covered well and the design stands out and speaks for itself.
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                Like the tile, but disappointed at the degree of repetition...
                Like the tile, but disappointed at the degree of repetition in the ‘imperfections’. Clearly the same photo/transfer image is used more than once on the same large tile of 4 smaller tiles. On a quick glance it looks very good, but any closer examination shows that these are not ‘old’ tiles with the same blemishes repeated frequently. In a box of 5 you might hope for 20 individual tile images. It is far fewer.
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                Response from MerolaTile Customer CareJun 17, 2021
                Hi! Thank you for sharing your impressions with us and we're sorry to hear this product did not meet your expectations. Our Kings Rombos is a high-quality product made in Spain that is manufactured with advanced digital printing techniques to bring the look of traditional encaustic tiles to an affordable and easy-to-maintain ceramic format. We stand behind the quality of this product and hope you are satisfied with the value this product provides!
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                Beautiful wonderful heavy duty tile!! Unique and just what I...
                Beautiful wonderful heavy duty tile!! Unique and just what I was looking for!! Looks like concrete and has a lot of weathered looking areas which I love!
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                I can’t begin to tell you how happy I am...
                I can’t begin to tell you how happy I am with this tile. I ordered it without seeing it in person and it exceeds my expectations! Simply beautiful! Gave me that rustic, romantic charm I was looking for!
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                Absolutely beautiful!...
                Absolutely beautiful!
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                It looks beautiful in our mudroom/pantry/closet! Husband was skeptical about...
                It looks beautiful in our mudroom/pantry/closet! Husband was skeptical about how it would look but loves how it makes the house feel now. Our mudroom is open to the main floor and this makes the space seem much larger.
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                Fantastic tiles! Everybody is stunned by the way they look!I...
                Fantastic tiles! Everybody is stunned by the way they look!I used Chaicoal grout and seal them with high gloss sealer (one coat is enough to show some finish).
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                These are nice tiles however, the color is really a...
                These are nice tiles however, the color is really a dark brown, not black, and it's easily noticeable if you are using them against other black tiles or items. I sent them back.
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                Response from MerolaTile Customer CareSep 18, 2019
                We’re sorry you’re not pleased with our Kings Rombos. Thank you for alerting us. We work hard to ensure our content accurately represents our products and that our customers are satisfied. We have forwarded your feedback to the respective department who will review this and make any necessary changes.
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                They were second hand used tiles with the old cement...
                They were second hand used tiles with the old cement still on the back. I had to return them.
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                Response from MerolaTile Customer CareFeb 28, 2019
                Hi Issac,

                We’re sorry to hear you weren’t satisfied with our Kings Rombos. We wanted to clarify for you and future customers that we only sell grade 1, first quality tile at Merola.

                We also wanted to clarify that the cement you may be referring to on the back isn’t cement, but rather engobe. Engobe is a white colored, thin clay coating that is applied to a ceramic tile body prior to the glazing process. Engobe tends to get on the back of the tile unintentionally; this can be seen in the back image we provide in our photo content. Thanks for the feedback.
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                So cool and looks old world European. I’m putting it...
                So cool and looks old world European. I’m putting it in a very modern home.
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