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How can I find about an old Ceramic Tile?

QUESTION

How to Find an old Ceramic Tile - I am looking for a certain type of ceramic tile, but all I have is a number on the back. Can you tell my what type of tile this is and where I can find it?

ANSWER

ANSWER - The numbers on the back of ceramic tile can not be used to locate tile. They are production run numbers that may have nothing to do with who manufacturers it or what its style or color may be.

Some times the body of the tile is made by one manufacturer and then the glaze on top of the tile, giving it its look, is done by another manufacturer. The same body of tile may be used for many different styles. If the manufacturer of the tile is a major manufacturer then normally their name is impressed on the back of the tile. Such as Marazzi or daltile or Laufen, etc. Then you could probably search for their web site on the internet.

Even then, unless the particular tile is only a couple of years old, it is likely discontinued and the only chance of finding it would be to find a distributor who still has some left in their inventory.

If there is no manufacturer name on the back then there is no way of determining who manufactured it. In that case you would have to try and search for the information through the home builder or owner who was involved in the original purchase.

Hope this helps you better understand what you need to do. Good Luck!

38 thoughts on “How can I find about an old Ceramic Tile?”

  1. David Higgon
    David Higgon says:

    Hi, The tile manufacture is Kerex Ceramica, the product is 304 x 304 x 10mm.
    On the box is L Ante Del Fuoco, Italian Porcelain.
    Tile name is Mesa White, Nerang Tiles where the original supplier but haven’t had it for some time.

  2. George Boscia
    George Boscia says:

    Hello,
    Looking for a box of old tiles. Manufacturer is : KEREX , Tipo: 45, Tono: Gricio, Calibro: JA
    30 X 30 12″ X 12″ all the above info on the box

  3. David Chubb
    David Chubb says:

    I’m look for an Italian tile and I, fortunately, have the box. The tile is 13″x13″ I’m guessing relevant phrases may be:
    Cerim Ceramiche
    Calibro 708990
    Tono Mi Beig
    Scltia 50A 4 1 10
    Tipo 10
    Code D1 64 13:03
    RESY

  4. Lela Cheadle
    Lela Cheadle says:

    Hi,
    I’m looking for Daltile floor tiles 12×12, 5202. 1212HDIP2. The name of the tile is Goldust or Goldrush. The numbers on the bar code were 2-12×12 5202, 81516 27090. Thank you.

    • Ed
      Ed says:

      If you’re still looking, I have 34 of the Daltile 12×12, 5202. 1212HDIP2 floor tiles, 3 unopened boxes of 11 and 1 loose tile.
      Ed

      • M Potucek
        M Potucek says:

        Good Afternoon,

        I am also looking for some 12″X12″ Daltile 5202 gold dust. If you interested in parting with them, please email me how we can proceeded

      • Sterling Birch
        Sterling Birch says:

        Hi, I have a need for a few 12×12 gold dust tiles. If you still have some, I’d be grateful if you’d contact me.

      • Amanda WICKERSHAM
        Amanda WICKERSHAM says:

        Hi Ed,

        I know this message is old but I am needing 4 12×12 gold dust/Daltile. We need to patch the floor where we removed cabinetry. If you still have this could you let me know asap. Desperately need and can not find it anywhere.
        Thank you!

      • Richard Noack
        Richard Noack says:

        Hello Ed, I see where you replied to Lela back on January 6, 2021 saying you had some Daltile 12X12, 5202 1212HD1P2 floor tiles. Do you still have any left? Thanks, Richard

  5. Gary
    Gary says:

    Looking for Laufen Ceramic Tile color is Blue/Gray
    box has the following numbers 7794 79-2
    THASOS 352438 52

  7. MPotucek
    MPotucek says:

    I still have a need for some 12″X12″ Daltile 5202 gold dust (1212). If you are interested in parting/selling some of them, please email me how we can proceeded.

    MP

  8. Kathleen Reiter
    Kathleen Reiter says:

    I’m looking for old Daltile 4.25 x 4.25 shower tile. White, with ridges, ceramic tile. Does anyone know where I can file discontinued Daltile shower tile?

  9. David Aultz
    David Aultz says:

    I am looking for +/- 20 year old Impronta tile (from Italy), 17″ x 17″ but measures out to be 16 1/2″ x 16 1/2″. On the box, it says I CREAM 57L 0 (I’m guessing Ice Cream). I went to a tile store that used to sell a lot of it, he said he cannot get it anymore, and that it was also called Cross Cut. Does anyone know where I can find it?

  10. Lindsay Bingham
    Lindsay Bingham says:

    Need help identifying the manufacturer of a ceramic tile. Home built by Shea in 2006 in Arizona. Tile is 18×18 Ceramic and Color is Bahama Beige. Builder has purged records and no replacement tile to be found.

  14. James Douglas Turner
    James Douglas Turner says:

    I am looking for a few 12 x 12 tiles called Carrarra Gray made in France.
    Probably 20 square foot.

  15. MARIE FRENKEL
    MARIE FRENKEL says:

    I am looking for 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 tile that is either beige with brown or sand specs or cream w sand specs back says made in USA and has number 83 on back

  17. Ian Steels
    Ian Steels says:

    I am looking for tiles used in Wain Homes, Cornwall probably about 20 years old, 300 x 300 mm & has to be made in Turkey. The colour is a mottled beige with a marble like effect & smooth. Looking for about 35 tiles.

  19. Brian McCain
    Brian McCain says:

    Hello,
    I found the original sample tile with the following information on it:
    I’m needing to find Venus Brown, F15B, CALIDAD TONO CALIBRE , 18 X 18, made in Spain and there is a capital “P” stamped on the back.

  21. Jennifer Lucus
    Jennifer Lucus says:

    Hello,
    I’m desperately trying to locate a bullnose end cap in the color Briton Bone, discontinued by Daltile.

  22. Larry Brewer
    Larry Brewer says:

    I am trying to closely match wood grain ceramic tile we purchased in 2017. The tile I have only reads made in Mexico
    T1
    Pit is a darker wood grain 7×36”
    That’s all I have but I can submit a picture or send you a tile?
    I purchased the tile in Buda Texas and the company is no longer there

    • Donato Pompo
      Donato Pompo says:

      Read the above answers that provide information on how to investigate the availability of possibly a discontinued tile. Dal-Tile and Interceramics produce tiles in Mexico, so you should check with them to start. Although they do have distributors around the country who could have inventory of discontinued items even if the factory doesn’t.

  24. Ira Greenspan
    Ira Greenspan says:

    I am looking for old Daltile 12×12 not sure what the codes are DL13 5151 ? It is from March of 2000 – Can you help? The back of the tile has additional codes such as T123 and p. 88 ?

  25. zlate yozef
    zlate yozef says:

    I’M SEARCHING FOR
    TILE called L3 Walnut CCB6014 600×150 61 – P000223
    from tilesporcelain.co.uk on 18/09/2014
    PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF U CAN FIND SOMETHING

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