I was kind of amazed standing in the Contempo Ceramic Tile Showroom…read more
Not just because of the various and excellent selection of product, but the fact there were so many people in there. Why was this crowded store perplexing to me? Well, first, they don't exactly keep retail hours.
Second, it's a hard place to find. Let me lay it out for you so when you go, you'll find the right place the first time. If you're in one of these, your in the WRONG place:
1. 2885 S 300 W. That's the Contempo Granite Slab Gallery. Although called a "gallery", it really isn't made for the customer. Some Russian dude shooed me away.
2. 1425 Industrial Rd. Nope, that's their Cabinet warehouse.
3. A big Contempo warehouse in the 3700 area of 300W. Look across the street.
4. A light-green-hued building with a big "Contempo" sign on it. Nope ... but you're close.
A cool-looking building with a whole bunch of big, multi-styled tiles on the outside ... with SHOWROOM on the front? You've arrived!
So, now that I've digressed ... and spent several paragraphs telling you why I didn't give it 5 stars, let's get to the great stuff: THE AWESOME CERAMIC TILE!
So many styles: Glass tile, natural stone, porcelain, mosaics.
So many brands, from the fancy upscale brands like Walker/Zanger to, yes, the Tommy Bahama, which I had NO FRIGGIN' IDEA had gotten into the tile game (!!!!), actually had some cool stuff.
Shape and "look" are also important, and they have a variety: Hexagons, linear, penny rounds, plank, wood, three-dimensional, and subway tile ... to name a few.
And a great staff: helpful, available, but not pushy.
If you're adding tile to your home or business, Contempo is a must-stop.
So much variety! Leave yourself a few hours to go through their gigantic selection.