The Tile Shop

I had to remodel 2 bathrooms within a 2 week time frame. (Nothing like an impending baby to get fire under your buns.) So needless to say, I’ve seen every tile store within a 30 mile radius and this one is my favorite.
There is a salesman there that follows you around, and it can get really annoying when you are trying to make decisions and someone is just standing over your shoulder telling you not to do it. However, given my experience at the Columbia location, I was happy to have someone notice me.
The selection is fantastic and if you fall in love with tile you cannot afford, they actually have cheaper similar looks that the salesman can help you create. We wanted marble but were on a ceramic budget and were able to find something similar to what we loved, but keep it closer to where we felt comfortable spending with the help of the salesman.
It can get crowded here and not all of the sales people are well versed on what they sell. So oftentimes you will have to work with more than 1 person to get your order right. However, try and get someone at Home depot or lowes to help you with tile decisions and you will be running back here with open arms!
I am taking off 1 star because picking up the tile is a huge pain in the butt. The second your tile is in, they call you. And then they call you every single day until you come and get it. Do they not get paid until your tile is picked up? I don’t know, but that constant badgering really started to get annoying when I had to organize a truck/​man to go with me.
Hopefully I wont have to come back anytime soon as my wallet may never recover. Overall I was very happy with my experience and would come back here first before going elsewhere.

Bottom Line: Beautiful displays, great organization and a mostly helpful staff.
I have been in this store many times and what I can unequivocally say is that the displays are beautiful and the organization is supreme. You will find displays that are pleasing to all pallets and you will find countless examples of how to mix tile designs. Lovely tile vignettes surround the perimeter of the store while the middle of the store consists of tile collections displayed on boards and some inventory. The tile is organized by type — marble, slate, travertine, ceramic, etc. so it makes it easier to shop, especially if you know what material you want. In many cases your chosen tile might not be in stock but they can get it quickly.
With so many trips to this store I had the chance to interact with many of its employees. On my first visit, one gentlemen was super annoying and followed me around the store so I left. Adding to the annoying factor, he discouraged tile as a DIY project, never mind the fact that I’ve been tiling for eight years with success and my current project was super simple. When it was time to pick up my tile order, I was told I could pick it up in the front of the store since it was a small order. After backing my car up to the front door I was then told that I had to drive around back. These are minor annoyances so I am still giving The Tile Shop four stars since I think its a very worthwhile place to shop for tile.

Some of the most beautiful tiles your little heart could ever fall in love with. Unfortunately, your little wallet is going to cry sad little tears as a result. DANG! Who knew tile could be so expensive. Sure, they have affordable options too, but when you see the gorgeousness that could become your dream shower, it’s hard to look at those tiles. You just want the sparkle and light! My word. If you are a baller, come here. If you are a wanna-​be baller, come here… cry… and come back after you have saved your pennies a little more. I am still in the «cry» phase, but you better believe, I’ll be back with a dry eye and a pocket full of dollas in a couple of weeks! I am about to make it rain up in The Tile Shop. Word! :)