When it comes to make it a stand out, the cost of tiles are starting to add up. A bull-nose 2x4" tile cost more than the 18x18 tiles. ($3.50 versus $2.00). A 4x4 tile costs 22 cents, where as the same tile with a rounded side/nose costs 96 cents. A 4x4 mosaic tile $5.12, 6x6 mosaic tile $7.50.
Is the labor worth it to cut down your own 4x4 tiles? How much is that wear on the tile cutter blade? The tile guy suggested to forget the bull-nose pieces, and just stick with square edge tiles, and apply a thicker tile grout to round out the edges. Ok, it's is acceptable to go cheap then.
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For the next bathroom, I started to working on the "decorative tiles pieces" by visiting all local home improvement stores. As turn out - the "close out" "discounts" aren't the same for the chain stores; apparently, the store managers decide what to discount and by how much.
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I found that 22 cents 4x4 tiles (regularly priced) was discounted to 12 cents - I picked up all the remaining tiles 3 boxes and the change. That purchase enough for 1 bathroom "decorative strips". I visited another store, the same tiles was discounted to 9 cents a tile I picked up even more of the tiles. How much do I save? $100 tiles for $50. Is it worth the effort? I don't know, what do you think?
Another example, the 2x2 -1 sq ft tile piece listed for $9.50 each, discounted for $4.50. I found it is ideal for shower flooring - its rough texture and size provides a non-slippery surface. There were 10 decent pieces (w/o damage) - that is enough to make a 3x3 shower stall. so, that's a $100 tile project for $50.
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