I've used the tile sold at HD in my house. It looks good, but many over on John Bridge Ceramic Tile forum say it is a lower quaility (usually thinner) tile specially made for the box stores and people who price shop.

There's no difference in CERAMIC tile between what you buy at the box stores and what you buy at a showroom, other than that the showroom might have a much better selection.

As for the thinner tile, the only one I can think of off hand that would describe would be U.S.Ceramics-- their tile IS alot thinner than most others, but you can also buy them in a showroom, as well, and theirs isn't the thinnest tile I've ever worked with.

Thanks, Bill! I was hoping you would chime in. I will relay this information to my daughter and son-in-law, as they are the ones who are ready to remodel their bathroom. I already have a great source for tile and tile work that I have used twice, but it is 3 hours away from them. They will be doing the tile work themselves (son-in-law's father will), so they just need the tile. I was considering ordering the tile down here and then they could have it shipped to their home.

So great of you to continue, year after year, to help us all out with our tile questions. Greatly appreciated.

If they need ANY questions answered, tell em not to hesitate to email me, or even come in here and ask.

In fact, I just posted a new FAQ page to my website that has all the info from the FAQ on the gallery side of this forum, but also some other info, as well. They might do well to check it out before they get started.

Here is a link that might be useful: My website's FAQ page

Hey Bill, this is two nights in a row. Maybe be need to lay off the coffee? ; )

I'm planning on using the Lowe's AO subway tile and trim pieces. I find it easier shopping there for this tile project than at a decorator tile store because you can buy single pieces, take then home, and ponder how to finish off all the edges, etc. And they are so much cheaper at Lowe's or HD.