Update: World of Tile has now closed. See our story on the liquidation sale going on through about Nov. 15 here.
One of the biggest “needs” of owners of mid century homes is: Replacement tile for cracked or broken original tiles in otherwise perfectly beautiful and functional mid century bathrooms. Now that we have discovered World of Tile we have probably the single best place in the nation (so far) where we have a chance to find an authentic vintage match for our 1950s, 1960s, 1970s and even 1980s bathrooms. In fact, when I checked in with Chippy on Monday — after my first two stories on World of Tile ran — she said that she had 60 emails from readers. The first three she opened were for replacement tile. She was able to match two immediately — it seems like she has a photographic memory for all her inventory. The third, she had in marble but not in ceramic – but it looked like it would work.
How to do business with World of Tile to find the replacement tile that you need? Watch this video with Chippy:
Bottom line: If you have vintage tile and need some replacement tile — you are going to need to send her a sample. There are just way too many vintage colors to match any other way.
How to reach World of Tile: Click here for their website.
Another interesting story: When I visited World of Tile, Chippy and I got to talking about pink bathrooms, of course. She quickly chimed in that there was no “single pink” in the way back hey day — there were many many pinks. And she said that World of Tile carries as least 20 different colors of pink replacement tiles. Update: On my second visit, I counted 95 vintage pink tile colors! So, yes, if you are going to try to match — get ready to send a sample.
World of Tile has Even More Stuff — See all my stories here!
Nancee Kioudjian says
doing a bathroom remodel and I have pink bathroom tile with rust ish color trim pieces that are being taken out. Any suggestions on who might buy them?
pam kueber says
craigslist or Re-Store, Nancee…
Kim Vawter says
Hello
I need to replace some yellow tile from a 50’s bathroom that was done up in yellow with black trim. Can I mail you a chip to match up? Where can I mail it? I may need about a dozen.
Thank you
Kim
pam kueber says
Read the story and watch the video, Kim — you need to contact WOT directly.
Matt McWhirr says
I had been searching for well over a year for Romany pink bathroom tile, but could not find an exact match…until I visited World of Tile, which I discovered on this website. Not only did they know the exact color and manufacturer, but also when it was produced. Even better, they had plenty in stock. Of course, I bought more than I needed, just in case.
pam kueber says
YAY!
Bruce Heffner says
Pam what about Pink and Green bathrooms like mine?
My bathroom has pink fixtures and green Miraplas tiles.
I need some replacements(tiles) of course and wondered if
any are still around? Never should have put a shower in the
bathroom either as it does a number on theses tiles and their
sealers! I do like the two colors together!
Val says
Did you find the green Miraplas tile that you were looking for? I am removing it from my 50’s bathroom. It is in very good shape. Thank you!
Bruce Heffner says
No I have’nt found any as of yet. If you have some I could sure use some spares! Could you send some pictures possibly? What are you changing the bathroom to by the way? Thanx for responding! Bruce
pam kueber says
People: Take this over to the Forum, please. https://retrorenovation.com/forums/
Bruce Heffner says
Pam I looked at the “forum” and am confused how it works. Can I or you just give the person that has the green tiles my e-mail address so I won’t miss out on those tiles? Thanx Bruce
pam kueber says
Bruce, I can’t get in the middle of such deals or I’d be doin’ it all day… All buying/selling needs to go onto the Forum, where there are instructions.
Bruce Heffner says
Thanx Pam I understand. I’ll try it again and how it goes! Please spread the word I still need some of those green plastic tiles for
replacement! If anyone wants to e-mail me my address is; gokomets@hotmail.com thanx again, Bruce
Bruce Heffner says
Val I have’nt heard back yet from you and was wondering if you got my message that I still need some of those green tiles?
Thanx Bruce
Bruce says
Val have you seen my post on the “forum” yet? Still wanting green plastic tile! Thanx Bruce
Hugh says
The man down the street just painted his house mustard with burgundy trim so I think I can picture it.
JC says
Pam, we are buying a 1961 home from the original owners, and I was very happy to see that the bathrooms were vintage. The mustard and burgundy tiles in one bathroom made me very happy. Yellow sink, toilet and tub… I need to get a replacement yellow toilet seat and a spiffy new window cover, then it will be perfect! 🙂
pam kueber says
Yay, JC — I GOTTA see your mustard and burgundy bathroom!!! Contact me via Contact when you are in, okay? Hey, check out our Bathroom/Toilets category — lots of toilet seat info there. We are Vintage Color Toilet Seat Central!
Elaine says
O boy! If they have my grey speckle tile I am going to be in 7th heaven. No sample to send, yet, but work will start some time this summer.
Eartha Kitsch says
God bless Chippy and that glorious World of Tile. We sent her some samples. Fingers crossed! I still want to make it up there to gawk one day.
John Hedge says
Looks like a fun place. I wish they had one on the west coast by me too. I’m keeping tile ideas in mind for when I re-tile by bathroom. I have quite a few other projects I’d like to finish in the meantime though.
Jenny says
“When I go to heaven, my heaven will be a great big World of Tile with every tile ever.” Hee hee – that’s going to be awesome!!!!!!!