Tile for Salem homes, from porcelain to natural stone.
See and touch hundreds of tile samples in our Salem showroom, with a designer to help you decide. Your free quote covers the tile and the installation.
Tile types we carry
Every type has its tradeoffs. We’ll walk you through them in the showroom and help you find the right one for your room.
Large-format tilePorcelain
Porcelain is dense and soaks up very little water. That’s why it’s the usual pick for busy floors, showers and anything outdoors, where it holds up through freezing weather. It takes more labor to cut and set than ceramic, so budget a little more for the install.
Stacked stoneNatural stone
Marble, travertine, slate and other quarried stone have natural veining and color that manufactured tile can’t quite copy. See the samples in person before you choose, because every piece is a little different. Most stone also needs sealing now and then to resist stains.
Mosaic tileMosaic
Mosaics are small pieces of glass, porcelain or stone set on mesh sheets, so they follow curves where a single large tile won’t bend. They work well on shower floors, borders and accent walls. There’s more grout to clean, but a mosaic is an easy way to add a focal point without retiling the whole room.
Ceramic
Ceramic is fired clay. It’s softer and easier to cut than porcelain, and it usually comes in lower on your quote. It does well on walls and backsplashes, and on floors that don’t get much traffic. For showers, patios and busy rooms, we’d steer you to porcelain.
Where tile goes
What works on a backsplash won’t always hold up on a shower floor or a patio.
- Floors
- Porcelain and natural stone are the go-to for kitchen, entry and bathroom floors that get walked on every day.
- Showers and tubs
- For wet walls and shower floors, we reach for porcelain and mosaic, because they take constant water without soaking it in.
- Backsplashes
- Ceramic and mosaic are popular here. Ceramic is easy to keep clean, and either one is simple to swap out later if your taste changes.Pair it with a new countertop
- Fireplaces
- Natural stone and matte porcelain both handle the heat and make the fireplace stand out, with texture a painted wall can’t give you.
- Patios and outdoors
- Frost-resistant porcelain handles Oregon rain and winter cold without cracking.
Brands we carry
We’re an authorized Daltile and Marazzi dealer. We also carry MSI, Florida Tile, Emser, Arizona Tile, Surface Art, Elysium Tile and Custom Building Products, plus Schluter shower and waterproofing systems. Some of our tile and mosaics you’ll only find at our showroom. We work with vendors nationwide, so if what you want isn’t on display, we can usually order it.
Authorized dealer
Shower and waterproofing systems
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Tile questions
Do I need porcelain or ceramic?
It depends on where the tile is going. Porcelain is denser and holds up better on busy floors, in showers and outside, while ceramic often costs less and suits walls, backsplashes and lower-traffic floors. Tell a designer how you use the room, and we’ll help you narrow it down.
Can you install the tile you sell?
Yes. Our own crew does the install, so the shop that helps you pick your tile is the one that puts it in. We have 20+ years of installation experience.
Do you help with design?
Yes, and it’s free. A designer walks the showroom with you and helps you compare samples side by side, using your room dimensions or photos as a guide. We can also put together a mood board or a 3D layout for your room.
Can I take samples home?
Ask a designer about samples for your project when you visit the showroom.
Do I need to know exactly what I want before I visit?
No. Come in with a finished plan or just a few photos of your room. Most people make up their minds once they’re walking the showroom with a designer and holding samples side by side.
Get a free quote for your tile and installation.
Bring your room dimensions or a few photos. A designer will help you pick the right tile, and you’ll get a written quote for the materials and the install.