The Tile Shop is good for browsing - they have example rooms/floors/walls done so you can see how different types of materials/sizes can be used. We went to the one in VA (Alexandria?) We've been very happy with the porcelain tile we bought there (don't know about their grout, though - our contractor supplied his own).

Anonymous wrote:We just went to The Tile Shop in Rockville. We went there b/c our tile guy recommended it. Good selection without being too overwhelming. We worked with CK, and he was helpful without being pushy.

We had a bad experience with their grout. Tile itself might be okay but don't recommend getting grout from them.

Anonymous wrote:Best Tile in Rockville.

Best Tile's Ellicott City's store is great. Lots of vignettes to give you ideas. Then go to Wegmans while you're out there!

Anonymous wrote:It's small, but we got great service at Wheaton Tile Center.

+1

And even though it's small, there were a great range of options, just not as many model set ups.

I have had good experiences with Best Tile in Rockville. Their staff have been very helpful in listening to me explain what I want and what my price range is and then directing me to the best alternatives.

Best Tile in Rockville.

Architectural Ceramics for high end. The Tile Shop for basic marble or porcelain subway, hexagon, penny tiles, etc.

Low End - Home Depot, Lowes, The Tile Shop. DalTile is pretty good.

Higher End - Architectural Ceramics has some good options for not too much money. They also have very expensive tile, but it's a good range.

Highest End - Renaissance Tile, Waterworks, Ann Sacks

We just went to The Tile Shop in Rockville. We went there b/c our tile guy recommended it. Good selection without being too overwhelming. We worked with CK, and he was helpful without being pushy.

JUD Tile in Vienna. Helaine is very helpful

We like the Mosaic Tile Co.

It's small, but we got great service at Wheaton Tile Center.

Haven't been in a few years, but I like Architectural Tile. Nice selection.

I am a kitchen/bathroom tile novice and don't know where to start (besides HOUZZ). I am interested in doing an accent wall or something other than subway tile in my kitchen and would like to start browsing. Where do I start?