TileTown Blog – Page 9 – Your Space. Your Style. Your Way.

Surrey Home Gets Farmhouse Makeover

Many of our customers work closely with interior designers to create a beautiful living space in their homes. Kerri and Ryan Turner share “after” pictures of their freshly styled farmhouse reno.

Kerri and Ryan tell us they are fond of the farmhouse style. “We are on a large property surrounded by some big trees and green spaces. We thought this look would suit the area. We didn’t really consider other styles!”

Kerri loved working with an interior designer. “I knew what I wanted and what I liked. Cheryl, from Cardinal Contracting, was very helpful in narrowing down the choices for me and keeping me focused.”

Browse images of their beautiful home, room by room, below.

Featured: Snow White Matte Hexagon and Lumiere White Gloss ceramic wall tile. | *All photography by* *Michelle Scardina*

Featured: Snow White Matte Hexagon and Lumiere White Gloss ceramic wall tile.

Featured: Marlow Cloud Matte ceramic wall tile.

Featured: Poseidon Black Porcelain and Lumiere White Gloss Ceramic Wall Tile.

“My experience with Tile Town was amazing. The staff was so very helpful in finding a few options for each room. They gave me samples to take home while I decided and even sent me email suggestions. I highly recommend Tile Town!”

All photography by Michelle Scardina

Congrats to all of our latest Scratch & Save Winners

We are celebrating our 50th Anniversary with “50 Days of Saving”– Congrats to all of our Scratch & Save Winners thus far. Visit us at one of our five locations and be one of the lucky customers to scratch and save up to 50% off! – 50 Days of Savings Event EXTENDED until June 30.

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Celebrating 50 Years of Tile Town Business

The Tile Town Difference has made us the leading Canadian-owned and family-operated tile business since 1971. We are excited to celebrate our 50th year of service by providing Western Canada with a unique selection of wall, floor, and surface tiles along with our best-in-class customer service.

Looking for a store near you? Here’s where to find us!

Tile Town began with two locations serving the communities of Vancouver and Victoria, building a reputation for being experts in the tile and design space. After running the business for 40 years, the original owners were ready to pass the Tile Town legacy over to someone who shared the same customer service values and commitment to serving the community.

**Left image**: Brad Bellefontaine, manager of Edmonton South Tile Town location, loads up a customer’s order (circa 1980’s). **Right image**: Chevonne, design consultant at Surrey Tile Town location, helps a customer get creative with tile selection for a bathroom reno (2018).

Mike Scardina, Tile Town President, and Owner purchased the business in 2010, ready to take the torch and continue building a community of tile and design experts: “Tile Town isn’t a big-box retailer; we’re a small, family-owned business. Having employees with tenure is critical from design and installation to customer relationships in our business.”

As with many businesses this past year, when COVID-19 hit, Tile Town, too, needed to pivot and adapt.

“COVID-19 was difficult for our company as consumers want to come into our stores; we want them to touch and feel the product and take it home. We, too, had to adapt to the new normal of now. Our doors were closed; we set up curbside pick up and built online features into our business.”

This led to the development of our new online Room Visualizer tool, which helps consumers find the perfect tile for their next project. Users can upload photos of their rooms and select tiles and wall colours to design their space, all from the comfort of their own homes. Tile Town design consultants and experts can then help bring this vision to life.

“Tile Town has big plans in this milestone year; from website improvements to digital integration, we will offer a better online experience”

With the introduction of our Room Visualizer tool, we are excited to announce some additional changes to our services, products, and offers!

Our new online room visualizer tool is a fun way for customers to plan and design a project in the comfort of their homes, with our tile selections.

Over the next several months, Tile Town will roll out a new and improved Town Square. This one-stop design hub will allow you to start your project from home, upload images, try tiles on, connect with our consultants and more.

“Tile Town is proud to be a part of Western Canada’s business community, and we look forward to the next 50 years of business”

Thank you for letting us be a part of your design journey, we’re excited to continue serving and being your tile experts for the years to come.

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Langley, British Columbia, Dream Ensuite

“Timeless, elegant, simple and uncluttered.”

Marg knew the style she wanted for her renovated master bedroom ensuite, but she didn’t know where to start. She went online and visited a few stores, but the process felt overwhelming, and the tile she found seemed outside her budget. Luckily, her contractor suggested a visit to the Surrey/Cloverdale Tile Town, and that made all the difference.

But when Chevonne suggested some beautiful 12×24 Legacy tiles that would play off the marble of the bathtub and floor, Marg knew she had a winner. “That was the showstopper.”

Chevonne, one of Tile Town’s Design Consultants, worked with Marg to narrow down the right tones and textures that would complement the tub and counter, before moving on to the accent to tie everything together. “I wanted a little bling,” Marg said, “but it seemed like it wouldn’t fit my budget.” But when Chevonne suggested some beautiful 12×24 Legacy tiles that would play off the marble of the bathtub and floor, Marg knew she had a winner. “That was the showstopper.”

*I’m blown away by how it all turned out. Chevonne especially helped me with the colour palette in two very important areas, and it made all the difference.” Marg – Langley, BC*

The finished ensuite speaks for itself. With a custom blend of warm taupes, gleaming whites, blended Italian marble, and subtle tile patterns, it’s everything Marg was hoping for, and best of all, well within her budget. In fact, Marg loved her new ensuite so much; she took the opportunity to renovate her guest bathroom in much the same way!

“I’m blown away by how it all turned out. Chevonne especially helped me with the colour palette in two very important areas, and it made all the difference.” Marg – Langley, BC

Featured: Legacy Taupe and Legacy Whit e.

Featured: Legacy White and Marble Verona Blend Stacked mosaic.

Featured: My stone Sand 12×24 porcelain tile. Photographs by Adrian MacNair.

We’re Joining the Conversation on Jan 29 to Help End Mental Health Stigma

It’s often difficult to talk about mental illness whether this is something that is affecting you or somebody that you know. But mental illness is one of the most widespread health issues across this country affecting one in five Canadians at some point in their life.

According to the Mental Health Commission of Canada, in any given week 500,000 Canadians are unable to work due to mental health problems.

That’s why we’re lending a hand and joining the stigma-busting campaign on January 29. During the 10th annual Bell Let’s Talk Day, Tile Town staff are encouraging customers to continue talking about mental health after the campaign and help create positive change in the lives of Canadians.

Mental Illness Affects Us All

It’s estimated that two thirds of people living with mental illness do not seek help because they’re hesitant to talk about it – let alone seek treatment.

Overcoming the stigma and getting help is one of the strongest things you can do for your mental health. Join the conversation on January 29 with people you care about and may be concerned about. Let’s help end the stigma around mental illness.

You are not alone; let’s talk.

That’s why we’re lending a hand and joining the stigma-busting campaign on January 29. During the 10th annual Bell Let’s Talk Day, Tile Town staff are encouraging customers to continue talking about mental health after the campaign and help create positive change in the lives of Canadians.

Helping Kids In Need Stay Warm

We often forget there are many low-income families in our communities that struggle to make ends meet. During the winter months we hear of drives for food and presents, but clothing is another item in high demand.

During November our Surrey and Richmond Tile Town locations were filled with coats during the 2019 Homebuilders Association Vancouver (HAVAN) Coats for Kids Campaign.

Kennedy dropped off one of his extra coats to the Richmond store so that he could help another kid not so fortunate.

With 54 HAVAN member companies offering 72 drop-off locations for coats, scarfs, blankets, and gloves, in 16 municipalities across Metro Vancouver, response was overwhelming to support families in need for the Lower Mainland and Surrey Christmas Bureaus.

Along with Kennedy’s efforts, Tile Town collected over 150 coats and 100 toques. Thank you to everyone who dropped off new and gently worn coats.

HAVAN’s Wrap-Up Party Went to the Who’s

Just as the drive came to a close, Trail Appliances and Caesarstone Canada hosted a heartwarming event for all HAVAN companies and their team at Trail Appliances in Richmond.

The Grinch and Cindy Loo awaited members and guests dropping off donations at Santa’s rock-in workshop (aka Trail Appliances).

Guests were treated to warm eats and sweet treats, choir music, hot cocoa, the Grinch, Cindy Loo Who, Max, and the Gingerman too! Santa was also onsite for photo ops.

Tile Town is looking forward to participating next year.

#HAVANCoats4Kid

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How Tiny Tiles Can Elevate Your Bathroom’s Style

Thanks to their ability to add texture and subtle pattern, petite hexagonal and penny tiles may be here to stay. For a bathroom to stay fashionable, it’s usually a good idea to stick to tiles that are classic and fairly neutral. But that doesn’t mean they have to be boring: Small-scale hexagonal tiles add texture, pattern and even a touch of glamour. Penny tiles, their softer-edged sister, can give a similar effect and are included here.

Read the full article on Houzz »

Bon Voyage – Grand Prize Winner off to Rome

Tile Town stores in Victoria, Surrey, Richmond, and Edmonton were filled with gourmet food baskets in celebration of Italian Days. Every two weeks during April and May five lucky winners, one from each of our stores, won a gift basket filled with Italian-inspired goodies.

As the last of the gift baskets were collected, Tile Town’s Grand Prize winner was selected. The lucky name drawn was Rebecca Hepburn from Vancouver, BC. Rebecca won a pair of return tickets on an Air Canada flight to Rome, Italy PLUS $2,000 cash.

Congratulations Rebecca!

Absolutely thrilled, Rebecca tells us that she’s never won anything. Funnily enough, Rebecca wasn’t intending to enter the Italian Days contest when she was in the Richmond store looking for tile – but Judi insisted.

Tile Town Italian Day’s Winner at our Richmond location. Judi, Rebecca, Mike and Mark.

It’s been 12 years since Rebecca and her husband moved to Canada from the United Kingdom and they couldn’t be happier to win a holiday. As Rebecca tells us, “our parents are going to help us with childminding so we can get away, just the two of us. My husband and I can’t wait to see Rome again for the art, history, architecture, and, of course, the beautifully tiled and often hand-painted courtyards. This trip, however, we want to tackle some of the Italian countryside. It will be magical.”

San Quirico d’Orcia, Italy | Photo by Luca Micheli on Unsplash

Corteforte, Valpolicella, Italy | Photo by Daniel Vogel on Unsplash

Celebrating Italian Tile

Italian tile is designed to last for decades without fading and scratching. Its superior craftsmanship with more realistic and natural appearance is why 80% of Tile Town’s stock is the latest Italian-made tile.

We welcome the opportunity to improve our customer’s quality of life by creating and enhancing your space. Come visit one of our showrooms when you’re ready to begin your home project.

From all of us at Tile Town, we thank everyone for entering the Italian-inspired gift basket draws and the Grand Prize during Italian Days.

Ciao Bella Italia!

One of Tile Town’s exclusive Italian Porcelain Series, Nepal White and White Esagono Hex. | Photo by Michelle Scardina

Gourmet Basket Winners Are Savoring a Taste of Italy

A big thank you to everyone who participated in our bi-weekly basket draw (valued at $100 each) during Tile Town’s Italian Days. From Victoria to Edmonton, 20 lucky people have been sampling a taste of Italy!

If you signed up for Tile Town’s newsletter or followed us on social media during April and May, your name was entered into a draw to win a gourmet gift basket brimming with Italian-inspired foods.

Five entries from each of our stores in Surrey, Richmond, Victoria, and Edmonton were randomly selected. Bon Appétit to:

Lower Mainland Basket Winners
Alice van Zanten, Langley
Dan Lett, Surrey
Richard Birdseye, Surrey
Deborah Wong, Port Coquitlam
Rick Young, North Vancouver
Riley Garbo, Richmond
Alice van Zanten, Langley
Ray Sun, Vancouver

Vancouver Island Basket Winners
Terry Gelinas, North Saanich
Susan Malkoske, Victoria
Vanessa Jamer, Victoria
Heather van Campen, Saanichton

Edmonton Basket Winners
Terry Dekker, Edmonton
Oksana Miller, Edmonton
Alex Stickel, Edmonton
Jessica Lavigne, Edmonton
Sangsub Choi, Edmonton
David Fraser, Sherwood Park
Andrea Mayenburg, Edmonton
Carrie McNallie, St. Albert

Terry Dekker Winner - Gourmet Italian Gift Basket Edmonton, Alberta

Oksana Miller Winner - Gourmet Italian Gift Basket Edmonton, Alberta

Stay Tuned for the Grand Prize Winner

In addition to the Italian basket draws, there is one more prize to be won during Tile Town Italian Days. In celebration of Italian tile, we are giving away a return ticket on an Air Canada flight to Rome, Italy PLUS $2,000 cash.

What better way to celebrate Italian tile than visiting the country where it originated? We’ll be announcing the grand prize winner in June.

Working to Improve Your Quality of Life

With hundreds of floor tile and wall tile to choose from, including our exclusive Italian Tile Series, your Tile Town in-house design consultants can assist you in finding the perfect look for your project.

Ciao Bella Italia!