Affordable Ways to Tile a Floor

Tiling a floor is a great way to change the look of a room. Tile stays in good condition for a long period of time and is easy to maintain. Tile flooring comes in a wide variety of colors, styles and prices. It's important to learn how to afford a tile floor to ensure it fits into your budget and compliments your desired style.

• Do it yourself. Floor tiling is something that most homeowners will able to accomplish on their own. This can save you hundreds of dollars over the cost of hiring a contractor. There are books and videos available in bookstores and hardware stores. You can also use the Internet to help you through the project.


• Check the store sales. Tiles are often on sale, buying tiles from the sale or clearance section can save you quite a bit of money. You may not find the exact style or color you are looking for, but it may be close enough allowing you to save on materials.


• Look for a tile outlet or tile warehouse store in your city or close by. These outlets or warehouses sell discounted tile. 


• If you want a medallion or other kind of expensive designer tile used in your project, consider using the expensive ones sparingly and coordinating them with a plain tile. This way you get to enjoy the beauty of the expensive tiles without going over budget. 


• If you are tiling a small area, such as an entry way or small bathroom, try shopping for closeouts. Often when a only a few boxes of a certain style or color of tile remains, it will be placed in the closeout section of the home improvement store at a discounted price.


• Contact tile manufacturers or local tile suppliers to see if they will sell to you for a bulb price. This will be helpful if you are tiling a large area. Bulk prices are lower than purchasing tile at full retail price.