{"product_id":"vintage-tile-identification-sourcing-consultation","title":"Vintage Tile Identification \u0026 Sourcing Consultation","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a vintage tile you can't identify? Vintage Tile Shop can help.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTile Identification \u0026amp; Sourcing Consultation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a research service designed to help identify a vintage or historic tile and, when possible, locate the tile or a suitable replacement for your restoration project.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause every vintage tile is unique and identifying older tile can require careful research, we ask that you provide as much detail as possible. This information should help us narrow down the tile's age, manufacturer, style, size, and potential sources. Please monitor your email, as we may follow up with questions during the research process and will keep you informed of what we find.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does the service include?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Tile Shop will research one unique tile design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, using the information, photographs, and\/or physical tile samples that you provide. When appropriate, this may include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReviewing your tile's size, appearance, markings, and other identifying characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResearching possible manufacturers, patterns, styles, and dates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReviewing a physical tile sample if you are able to mail one to us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSearching Vintage Tile Shop's inventory and other appropriate sources for a possible match, including online marketplaces and retailers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdentifying possible replacement or matching options or other resources when an exact match cannot be located\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur goal is to take your tile from “What is this?” to “Where can I find it?” whenever the available information allows. We hope to identify your tile and provide information on where to source it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore you purchase, please be prepared to provide as much information about your tile as possible, including:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExact tile dimensions, including thickness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor, finish, pattern, and other appearance details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate age of the tile, home, or renovation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation where the tile is installed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAny markings, numbers, or manufacturer's information on the back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear photographs of the tile, including the face, edge, and back when accessible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe approximate amount of tile you are looking for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe will contact you via email after you purchase the service so you can provide us with this information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne tile design per consultation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe $80 consultation covers the identification and sourcing research for one unique tile, pattern, or design.\u003c\/strong\u003e You may provide multiple photographs of the same tile or installation and, if requested, mail us a physical sample.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf your project includes different tile designs—for example, a floor tile and a separate wall tile, or a tile and a distinct trim or accent piece—each unique design may require its own consultation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMosaic floors can sometimes be made from a single repeating mosaic pattern or from multiple individual tile designs arranged into a pattern. We'll review the information you provide and determine what needs to be identified on a case-by-case basis. If additional identification work is needed, we'll let you know before proceeding with additional research.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you need help identifying a second, different tile design, please purchase a separate consultation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat happens after I purchase?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce we receive your order, we will email you to collect information about your tile. Please provide as much accurate information as possible and as many photos as possible—the more we know about your tile, the better we can narrow down the possibilities. Once we receive your information and photos, Vintage Tile Shop will review it and begin the research process. If you can provide a physical sample, we will send you instructions for mailing it to us. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBased on our experience, a typical tile identification request can require 2–3 hours of research and communication, often spread across multiple emails. Please provide an active email address so the process can move along smoothly for both of us!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Tile Shop hopes to help save as many vintage bathrooms as we can! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: \u003c\/strong\u003eVintage tiles can be difficult to identify, and we can't always guarantee an exact identification or replacement. The consultation fee covers the research time and resources involved in investigating your tile, not a guarantee of an exact match.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Team: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecky, a member of the Vintage Tile Shop team, is an expert on American bathroom tiles. She will be your primary point of contact for this consultation. She will work with you throughout the research and identification process. 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