Can anyone recommend made-to-order tiles?

12 years ago

Some of you may know I have had some recent backsplash trouble, where the bullnose trim pieces I've ordered have not matched the color of the field tiles. I am looking into made-to-order tile companies that make the entire order at once, so everything is glazed with the same dye lot. I would prefer bright white crackle tiles (but am starting to think of other options).

I am waiting for a sample of the white crackle made by Status Ceramics. I also looked into Subway Ceramics. They have beautiful tile, but it's a little too creamy for my crisp white cabinets. (Although I may end up with them if I can't find anything else.)

Does anyone know of other made-to-order companies? Thanks in advance!

Comments (7)

Fori
12 years ago
Pewabic and Motawi, although they are both pretty earthy and might not be perfect anyway!
palimpsest
12 years ago
Heath has a very good reputation, makes several whites. There is a certain amount of variation in their tile as well since they are hand made, but rather than a distinct mismatch between your field tile and your bullnose, the variation would be throughout the lot

Here is a link that might be useful: Heath
shaughnn
12 years ago
Sonoma Tilemakers, Handcraft Tile, Artistic Tile, McIntyre Tile, are some that come to mind. Are you local to Seattle? I ask because Status is here and I wasn't aware that their distribution was very broad?
Shaughnn
allison0704
12 years ago
I was the one that told her about Status Ceramics. I originally saw it at a local tile/granite showroom here in Alabama. 6 years ago.
thepaintedlady_gw
12 years ago
I had my fireplace tile made by KJ Patterson, it's really pretty and they have a range of colors. The tiles are all handmade.
Circus Peanut
12 years ago
If you search back through the forum, member Igloochick had her tiles made to a precise color she wanted. Can't recall with whom, but she must have shared that info somewhere.
kitchenkrazed09
Original Author
12 years ago
Oh, thanks guys for all the great suggestions! No, I am not local to the Seattle area. Allison0704 is indeed the one that tipped me off to Status Ceramics. They have really beautiful tile, but I wasn't able to view the white crackle color, so they are shipping a sample.

I have a lot of good leads. Please keep the suggestions coming! Thanks!