Portland Direct Tile & Marble Blog

Top 10 Tips to Nail Your Grout Color and Design

Posted by Victoria Fouche on 23rd May 2025

Top 10 Tips to Nail Your Grout Color and Design

Grout. It's often an afterthought, a final detail before a tiling project is complete. But savvy designers and homeowners know that grout is a powerful design tool, capable of transforming the entire …

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Top 10 Tile Trends for 2025

Posted by Victoria Fouche on 23rd May 2025

Top 10 Tile Trends for 2025

Future Forward: Our Top 10 Tile Trends for 2025 at Portland Direct Tile & Marble! As we step further into 2025, the world of interior design continues to evolve, bringing fresh perspectives and in …

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Most Popular Checkerboard Marble Tile Floors

Posted by Victoria Fouche on 18th Feb 2023

Most Popular Checkerboard Marble Tile Floors

Most Popular Checkerboard Marble Tile FloorsCheck out 2023's most popular tile trend. Checkboard Marble TilesAt Portland Direct Tile & Marble we have the largest inventory of marble tile in the s …

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Portland Direct Tile & Marble

21st Dec 2022

Portland Direct Tile & Marble

Portland Direct Tile & Marble is a locally-owned company since 1998 with years of experience in the tile and floor covering industry. We feature only the highest-quality products, including marble …

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Wedi 620 – Sealant

Posted by Wedi on 21st Dec 2022

Wedi 620 – Sealant

Wedi 620 – Sealant„Bond and seal in one step.“Product informationwedi 620 is a single-component, ready-to-use, polymer sealant. It is indispensable to use in combination with wedi Vapor 85 building bo …

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Wedi Tileable Shower Systems

Posted by Wedi Tileable Shower Systems on 17th Jun 2022

Wedi Tileable Shower Systems

GET CERTIFIED!Click the button below to become certified to install your own wedi shower system. Simply create a user name and password to review the study videos and take a short certification …

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Calacatta Marble Tile

17th Jun 2022

Calacatta Marble Tile

True or False? Not all marble is created the same.False! All marble is created in the same way, undergoing the same metamorphosis that transforms limestone into the crystalline natural stone known as …

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How to build a Wedi Fundo Primo Custom Shower

Posted by Victoria Fouche on 2nd Jun 2022

How to build a Wedi Fundo Primo Custom Shower

How to Build a Wedi Fundo Primo Custom ShowerProduct information Internally waterproof and pre-sloped shower shower base with factory integrated and waterproofed point drain connection for fast t …

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Tile Layout Patterns

30th Apr 2022

Tile Layout Patterns

TILE LAYOUT PATTERNSDifferent Types of Tile PatternsWherever you're laying tile in your home, our experts at Portland Direct Tile & Marble are available to help you choose a beautiful pattern - eith …

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Wedi Fundo Riolito Neo Modular

30th Apr 2022

Wedi Fundo Riolito Neo Modular

Wedi Fundo Riolito Neo modular"The only fully sealed and factory integrated waterproof drain."Product informationThe wedi Fundo Riolito Neo Modular Shower Base features the only fully sealed and facto …

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Glossary of Tile Terms Portland Direct Tile & Marble

Posted by Portland Direct Tile Marble on 1st Aug 2020

Glossary of Tile Terms Portland Direct Tile & Marble

Glossary of Tile Terms Portland Direct Tile & MarbleOur glossary defines language used by tile suppliers, designers and installers for ceramic, marble, granite, floor, glass tile and much more. If you …

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Top 10 Most Popular Subway Tiles 2022

Posted by Victoria Fouche on 22nd Apr 2020

Top 10 Most Popular Subway Tiles 2022

Top 10 Most Popular Subway Tiles 2022Are you looking for a classic subway tile look that is affordable and timeless?Check out these gorgeous Top 10 Most Popular Subway Tiles options available at Portl …

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​BLANC ET BLUE Tile Collection

30th Mar 2020

​BLANC ET BLUE Tile Collection

BLANC ET BLUE CollectionTribute to the artisan Spanish medieval technique. Brush strokes of cobalt blue pigment over a naturally aged white background, where every single piece is unique. Genuine recl …

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Wedi Shower Systems Available in Stock!

Posted by Victoria Holmes on 11th Feb 2020

Wedi Shower Systems Available in Stock!

The Wedi shower system is a must-have for preparing your shower for tiling, especially if you plan to customize it to your specifications. At Portland Direct Tile & Marble we stock a huge inventor …

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Warmup Underfloor Heating Sale!

Posted by Victoria Holmes on 2nd Jan 2020

Warmup Underfloor Heating Sale!

Warmup Underfloor Heating Sale | 40% off of Retail now through January 31st!Why electric floor heating systems?Energy Efficient & Low Running CostsSince electric floor heating systems use a lower …

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What Is the Best Flooring for Underfloor Heating?

Posted by Warmup Underfloor Heating on 8th Aug 2019

What Is the Best Flooring for Underfloor Heating?

What Is the Best Flooring for Underfloor Heating?Choosing a System, Electric Underfloor Heating, Insights, Suitable Floor Finishes The main difference between different flooring materials and their su …

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​  Top 10 Most Popular Hexagon Tiles

30th Mar 2018

​ Top 10 Most Popular Hexagon Tiles

Top 10 Most Popular Hexagon TilesAre you looking for a classic look that is affordable and timeless. Check out these gorgeous hexagon tile options available at PDTM!Yes I said Hexagon! Hexagon tile - …

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New Quartz Countertop Calacatta 2CM

Posted by Victoria Holmes on 15th Jan 2018

New Quartz Countertop Calacatta 2CM

Calacatta Quartz 2CM 112"x26" 2CM Quartz with Laminated Edge 3 Sides Polished Includes a 6" Backsplash Perfect for bathroom vanities and kitchen countertops!! The elegance of Cal …

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Open January 15th, 2017 | Regular Business Hours 8-5

Posted by Victoria Holmes on 15th Jan 2018

Open January 15th, 2017 | Regular Business Hours 8-5

Stop by our showroom located at 4411 NW Yeon Ave Portland, OR 97210 to view in stock tile & stone products for your next project. We have over 2,000 pallets of in stock tile!
Top 5 Most Popular Hexagon Tile Flooring

Posted by Victoria Holmes on 31st Oct 2017

Top 5 Most Popular Hexagon Tile Flooring

Top 5 Best Hexagon Tile Flooring Options | Portland Direct Tile & Marble 1) BLACK FOX PORCELAIN 8" HEXAGON MATTE TILE http://www.pdtm.com/black-fox-porcelain-8-hexagon-matte-tile/ 2)TERRA MIX …

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Learn more about PDTM

Posted by Victoria Holmes on 3rd Aug 2017

Learn more about PDTM

Portland Direct Tile & Marble Portland Direct Tile & Marble is a locally-owned company with years of experience in the tile and floor covering industry. We feature only the highest-quality products, i …

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​The Latest Bathroom Tile Trends for 2017!

Posted by Victoria Sullivan on 15th Feb 2017

​The Latest Bathroom Tile Trends for 2017!

1. Encaustic Cement Tileshttp://www.pdtm.com/cement-tiles/2. Large Format Porcelain Tilehttp://www.pdtm.com/18x36-tile/3. Reclaimed Wood Porcelain Tilehttp://www.pdtm.com/18x36-tile/#4. Popular White …

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Cement Tiles

14th Jan 2017

Cement Tiles

Welcome! At Portland Direct Tile & Marble, we have a huge passion for beautiful encaustic cement tile. Encaustic cement tile is a great way to show off your personality and style in any residential or …

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Popular White Marble Looks

Posted by Victoria Holmes on 2nd Jan 2017

Popular White Marble Looks

Marble Flooring Marble tile flooring sets a perfect statement in any entryway or floor space within your home or a commercial space. Marble has a reputation of being …

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Popular Wood Porcelain Tile Looks

Posted by Victoria Holmes on 2nd Jan 2017

Popular Wood Porcelain Tile Looks

Shop our selection of Wood Grain, Porcelain Tile If you want the wood grain look with the durability of porcelain, you’ll find a perfect choice among our wood look tile selection. Wood’s attractive …

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26th Nov 2016

Portland, OR Flooring Design Services, Etc

Portland Direct Tile & Marble's friendly staff designers offer expertise and creativity and have vast knowledge of the products available today.Our designers work one-on-one with their client …

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Customer Testimonials

Posted by Victoria Holmes on 26th Nov 2016

Customer Testimonials

Portland Direct Tile & Marble Customer TestimonialsPocket Weights2 weeks ago-I can't say enough good things about Portland Direct Tile and Marble. We bought tile for our shower a year ago because the …

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4th Sep 2015

Portland Direct Tile & Marble

    Portland Direct Tile & Marble is a locally-owned company with years of experience in the tile and floor covering industry.We feature only the highest-quality products, …

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31st Jul 2015

DISCOVER The Types of Tiles

Through Body TileThrough body tile is ideal for high traffic areas because it's the best at hiding scratches, chips and wear. The entire tile is made of the same material, with no surface glaze or f …

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5th Mar 2015

Stone... A Timeless Legacy

The finest selection. Quality that is unsurpassed. Only from Portland Direct Tile & Marble, the leader in tile and stone products for contracting professionals. Bring the beauty a …

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​ Top 5 Spring Remodeling Projects

5th Feb 2015

​ Top 5 Spring Remodeling Projects

With its longer days, nicer weather, and general sense of rebirth and renewal, spring has a tendency to give Portland home remodeling fever. As your Portland tile flooring experts, we’re happy to help …

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