I need to make a repair to several tiles in my kitchen and have discovered the tiles that were originally used have been discontinued. The tile is Marazzi Pacifico 16 x 16 Cabos (UD11). I am looking for 8-10 tiles and am willing to pay top dollar to anyone who might have a box or two just collecting dust.
Trying to locate discontinued tile
- Thread starter Bryceblox
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You'll need to search for a bone yard that accumulates discontinued products.
I know of two here in S. Cal.
Thanks for the advice. I have an inquiry in with thisoldtile.com as well. I figured there may be a chance that a contractor or homeowner may have a couple boxes left over from a past project as well. All advice or direction is greatly appreciated!
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havasu
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I would recommend taking a picture of exactly what you need since it may jar some memories.
slownsteady
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You can check ebay also. But I am curious; are there many companies that do this "bone yard" stuff? how do you find them? Look under salvage?
They generally evolve as a niche industry and become known by word of mouth among tradesmen.
Their inventory will vary from limited stock of expired, discontinued and desolved corp., like HUNTINGTON Tile, popular in the 60's, too discontinued patterns, and the market is of homeowners to developers.
Their inventory will vary from limited stock of expired, discontinued and desolved corp., like HUNTINGTON Tile, popular in the 60's, too discontinued patterns, and the market is of homeowners to developers.
Here is an actual photo as well...
Again - I truly appreciate everyone's advice and help on this!
nealtw
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Find a Home Depot with a good customer support and have them check inventory of every store, there left overs often go to Habitat Restore, they might find that for you too. Must often the trick is to get past costumer help desk before you get someone willing to help you.
slownsteady
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have you tried the Marazzi site? http://www.marazziusa.com/products
or http://www.marazziusa.com/contact-us
or http://www.marazziusa.com/contact-us
Yes, here was the response I received:
"Sorry, this tile is discontinued and no longer available. We have nothing left in stock. Please feel free to let us know if you have any further questions or concerns.
Thank you again for writing. We hope Marazzi will continue to be your first choice in the future.
We invite you to contact Marazzi direct for immediate assistance by calling 972-232-3801 between 7:30am - 5:00pm CST weekdays or by emailing whenever the need arises.
Thank you for choosing Marazzi,
Marazzi Customer Service Team"
slownsteady
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Sounds like you're S.O.L.
You could try using a complimentary tile and creating a pattern or something more creative. or you can continue to search the 'bone yards'. Makes me feel better that I saved a box of tile for 20 years in my basement.
You could try using a complimentary tile and creating a pattern or something more creative. or you can continue to search the 'bone yards'. Makes me feel better that I saved a box of tile for 20 years in my basement.
www.valuefloorsdirect.com try them. I got most of what i needed from them for my bathreno. very searchable site. They might only have the squares or nothing at all.
Thanks! I will give this a try.
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http://www.areaknowledge.com/search/marazzi-discontinued-floor-tile/2
With a location in your profile it would be a big help to make local suggestions on where to look.
With a location in your profile it would be a big help to make local suggestions on where to look.
nealtw
Contractor retired
Some times you just have to look for something close or start looking a pattern you could work in with a different tile.
I have replaced one broken tile by adding a 4 x 6 rug pattern in a kitchen.
I have replaced one broken tile by adding a 4 x 6 rug pattern in a kitchen.
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Home Depot tile might be easy to find because of the volumes ... I have been in custom tile situations and had success. There are tile stores which offer upscale tile, of course. Their delivery guys go to Los Angeles tile yards every week. With a sample in hand, they were able to locate the quantity of marble I needed in one case. This will not work for very old tile .... but worth a shot
