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Broken bathroom times

Hi Guys,

I have got some of the bathroom tiles come loose and had to remove them. 2 of them broke and now I am finding it hard to get similar ones or even something to mix & match. I have tried Homebase, Wickes & Topps Tiles with no luck. I have got 4 tiles that I can re use but still would need 2 more. I do not want to replace the entire bathroom's tiles just for 2 of them, what can I do

Thanks in advance

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  • phill99
    phill99 Posts: 9,093 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts
    Post a pic and someone may be able to help
    Eat vegetables and fear no creditors, rather than eat duck and hide.
  • McKneff
    McKneff Posts: 38,857 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    How old are they, what are they like.

    Have a look at Direct Tile Importers, you never know

    Good luck
    make the most of it, we are only here for the weekend.
    and we will never, ever return.
  • ormus
    ormus Posts: 42,714 Forumite
    carefully remove two tiles from say behind the sink or loo. or radiator?
    and replace them with any similar tiles you can find.
    Get some gorm.
  • McKneff
    McKneff Posts: 38,857 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Brilliant Ormus, just bluddy brilliant......................
    make the most of it, we are only here for the weekend.
    and we will never, ever return.
  • diable
    diable Posts: 5,258 Forumite
    tribalboy wrote: »
    Hi Guys,

    I have got some of the bathroom tiles come loose and had to remove them. 2 of them broke and now I am finding it hard to get similar ones or even something to mix & match. I have tried Homebase, Wickes & Topps Tiles with no luck. I have got 4 tiles that I can re use but still would need 2 more. I do not want to replace the entire bathroom's tiles just for 2 of them, what can I do

    Thanks in advance
    You will have to make do............ as I don't think you'll be able to get any replacement tiles
  • cddc
    cddc Posts: 1,164 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Most tile ranges only last 5 or 6 years. Fashions change.

    If you can see a manufacturers name on the back of the tile try the Tile Association website, which lists who the importers for most factories.

    Failing that, visit your local independant tile shop with the broken piece. Most people who run independant shops are very experienced and will possibly know where it is from, and be able to give you good advice as where to get it even if they cant.

    You are wasting your time running around the sheds looking to match it. Most staff have little or no knowledge of what they sell.

    Try posting a photo of it on here and I may be able help... I sold tiles for 20 years so I might know it!

    To be honest though, you, as others have said, are most likely be out of luck if it is older than five years, and in that case ormus's tip is a goodun!
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