There was lots of good discussion in my recent post about checkerboard floors. Should these go on the square or on the diagonal? I was initially very pro-square, but readers sent in photos and comments, and I changed my mind: Go either way! Maryanna wrote:
I have checkerboard! But mine is 12-inch ceramic tile rather than vinyl. Mine is also set on the diagonal. I went round and round about it with the guy we hired to lay the tile (no big surprise there) but I insisted, as it opens the room up more and seems less “off” if the squares don’t line up perfectly along the cabinets or walls. Here’s a photo of the dining nook for reference.
Yum, Maryanna. I LOVE your dinette, too. And what brand and color is that yellow on your panelling — that is one terrific yellow — not too “green” and it really holds its own with the black and white!
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Martha Pengelly says
Do you have black and white ceramic tile? If so, how can I contact you?
Thanks.
pam kueber says
Martha, nothing is sold on this website. You need to read the story – and go to the retailer named — there is usually (although not always) a link to their website. Note: Black and white ceramic tile is abundant — you should be able to get it from any big tile store.
Michelle says
The checkerboard is hard to find. Where can I find this?
Wade says
We have beautiful original 1959 pink-and-black checkerboard tile in our kitchen. Are there any repros of this color scheme?
Erin J says
We are adding on to our vintage kitchen, and I’d LOVE to match the floor tile! It’s yellow 7.5″ pentagon-and-dot style ceramic tile. I have had no luck finding it, so I wondered if you have any ideas on where to look or if I could get it custom made somewhere? I’m determined to keep looking!
pam kueber says
Hi Erin J, see our Bathroom Help / Tile category. World of Tile may have been your best bet, alas, they are now closed. That said, check our resources and stories.
Gena Crowder says
Where did you get the dinette set? I have looked everywhere for something like those, but, I need 3 more chairs. Thanks Gena
Pam Kueber says
Hi Gena, those are best found vintage, I think… they are around, but highly desirable these days.