The Do’s and Don’ts of Shopping for Tiles Online

Over the last decade, e-commerce has completely changed the way we shop. Today, you can find online specialty stores for just about any product, including hardware and tools. In fact, the Online Hardware and Tool Sales Industry, which includes building supplies has experienced rapid growth over the last five years. IBISWorld reports 5.5% annual growth between 2013 and 2018 alone, making it a $290 million industry. This goes to show how many people are going online to get a better deal on their renovation and building supplies.

If you are looking for a great deal on tiles in Perth, then you should consider shopping online. Not only will you find a wider selection of tiles online, but you can also avail great deals and discounts, such as those offered by Ross’s Discount Home Centre.

If you’ve never shopped for tiles online before, then you may be apprehensive and you probably don’t even know how to go about it. If this sounds like you, then don’t worry – I’m here to help you out. As the head of purchasing at Ross’s Discount Home Centre, I am also in charge of overseeing our online store. Today, I will tell you exactly what you should and what you shouldn’t do when shopping for tiles online. By following this handy guide, you’re sure to find the perfect tile that meets your needs and budget.

The ‘Do’s’ when shopping for tiles online

The first thing to do when shopping online for tiles in Perth is to deal with an authentic supplier. There are thousands of tiles online, but you don’t want to buy tiles just because they are cheap. You need to find quality tiles at an affordable price – that’s the difference! That’s why you should always shop from a reputed supplier such as Ross’s Discount Home Centre. With us, you can shop for tiles with complete peace of mind regarding the quality of products and customer support.

Another thing to do when shopping for tiles online is to compare prices. Tiles in Perth are available in a range of designs and styles, and their prices vary depending on a number of things. So, even if you find something to your fancy, you should always compare prices to see if there is a similar looking tile at a lower price.

Also, when you’re purchasing tiles online, you must make sure to pay close attention to tile measurements. With an online purchase, you’ll only be limited to an image of the tile, so it is crucial that you consider measurements.

The ‘Don’ts’ when shopping for tiles online

There are several things that you don’t want to do when shopping for tiles online. The first is to avoid having to return tiles that you have to purchase online. While suppliers may be willing to accept returns, you’ll have to pay for shipping the tiles which can be very expensive. To avoid this, purchase a sample tile first and then, and only when you’re sure as to whether this is the tile for you should you make the full purchase.

Another important factor to avoid when shopping online for tiles in Perth is not to fall short. Even though online stores, including ours at Ross’s Discount Home Centre, keep tiles in good stock, you should always purchase more tiles than you need. This way, you’ll avoid any unnecessary troubles in case tiles go out of stock.

Finally, don’t shop for tiles without understanding all the terms used by online tile retailers. For instance, a glossy tile refers to a shiny tile while a matte tile refers to a tile with no sheen. Similarly, a textured tile refers to a tile with a non-smooth finish while a honed tile refers to one with a satin finish. Take note of all the tile terms before you decide on making a purchase.

Conclusion:

When it comes to purchasing tiles in Perth online, there are certain things you should and shouldn’t do. Do ensure to purchase tiles from a reputed online supplier, do compare prices and do pay close attention to tile measurements. Don’t return tiles that you purchase, don’t fall short when shopping and don’t start shopping without being aware of the terms used by online tile retailers.

Now that you know what to do and what not to do, you can go ahead and shop for tiles online with complete peace of mind knowing that you’ll save money and make a wise tile decision.

For the biggest selection of tiles in Perth, shop online right here at Ross’s Discount Home Centre. Besides our huge selection, we also offer free and fast shipping across Perth Metro, and 14-day money back guarantees on all online orders. Click here to shop online today!