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How to Find a Light Blue Pattern for Vinyl Tiles

You may have chosen to finish your home flooring with vinyl tiles simply because of the pattern options, but there are many more reasons to consider vinyl flooring than the broad range of looks. Vinyl tile flooring is durable, inexpensive and easy to clean up after spills. A light blue pattern on your tiles can lighten a room and open it up. If you have a specific blue pattern in mind or just want something to go with your current color scheme, do yourself a favor and look both online and at local stores to find the absolute right pattern for your tiles.

Instructions

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      Browse tile websites to see if you can find a light blue pattern you love. Print out tile samples to look at up close before you place an order. An online retailer may have a greater variety of patterned tiles than a storefront, but you will likely be responsible for installing the tile yourself if you buy online.

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      Visit a tile store or flooring store to check out your local options for blue vinyl tiles. Examine the different styles of blue tiles that are available. If possible, bring a paint or fabric sample from home that you want your patterned tile to match. This will give you a better understanding of the shade of blue tile you want.

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      Request sample tiles to bring home. A salesperson can supply you with a set of several light blue patterned vinyl tiles that you can borrow to give you a better understanding of which pattern looks best in your home. Place samples on your floor one at a time, then side by side so you can compare and contrast the different blue patterns.

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      Take down the product number when you find the tile style you like, and make some phone calls to get pricing for the materials and installation. Compare those quotes with your online sources, and decide whether you want a local supplier who can install the tile for you or an online supplier that may or may not offer a lower price. Submit the online price to a local supplier to see if the local supplier will match or beat the online price.