***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!***
Random.org sifted through thousands of entries and selected our winner: Kelley (who already has plans for the gift card, from a fireplace surround to a kitchen backsplash or a master bath floor). Congratulations!
We’re excited to bring you one of our biggest giveaways yet. If you’ve been postponing a tile update, this is the perfect nudge: The Tile Shop provided a $1,500 prize to help one reader tackle a tile project. That’s a substantial budget that can cover more than enough tile and even many of the tools or materials needed for a successful DIY installation.
With $1,500, you can choose high-quality tile for a backsplash, a shower surround, a mudroom floor, or a dramatic fireplace feature, and still have funds left for essential supplies. To make projects easier, The Tile Shop assembled a helpful shopping list of common installation items: buckets, a wet saw, notched trowel, margin trowel, rubber float, mixer bar, tile nippers, knee pads, rubber spacers, flexible grout admixture, grout, a sealer kit, caulk and thinset. Those tools and materials cover the basics for most tile installations and will help you complete a durable, polished result.
- PRIZE: $1,500 to spend at The Tile Shop
- HOW TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “TILE ME” and tell us what you would tile.
- BONUS QUESTION: What area of your home could use fresh tile? Is it time for a kitchen backsplash, a new shower surround, an updated mudroom floor, or a refreshed fireplace? Share your plans and inspiration.
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: The deadline was Wednesday, March 14th at 8pm EST or when 10,000 entries were reached, whichever came first.
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
- WHERE IT SHIPS: United States
- DISCOUNT: Save 10% with code YHL10
- NOTES: One entry per email address. The winner was chosen randomly and announced as an update to this post. Thank you to everyone who entered and shared their tile ideas.
We don’t receive payment or special perks for hosting these giveaways—we run them to thank readers for visiting. See our Giveaway FAQ for more information. Photos courtesy of The Tile Shop.
This giveaway highlighted practical ideas and tools for anyone planning a tile project. If you’re dreaming of a kitchen upgrade, a more functional bathroom, or a refreshed fireplace or entryway, a tile investment can transform both form and function. A backsplash can pull a kitchen together and protect walls from splatter; a well-installed shower surround boosts durability and style; cohesive tile in a mudroom or entry adds durability for high-traffic areas; and a tiled fireplace creates a focal point that ties a room together.
When planning a tile project, consider these practical tips: first, measure the area carefully and calculate tile quantities with a small overage for cuts and breakage. Choose tile that suits the room’s humidity and foot traffic—porcelain or glazed ceramic for floors, non-porous options for showers. Pick grout color to complement the tile; lighter grout brightens while darker grout hides stains. Seal porous natural stone or grout where recommended to protect against moisture and discoloration. Finally, use the right tools—proper trowels, a wet saw for precision cuts, spacers for consistent grout lines, and the appropriate mortar—so the finished installation looks professional and lasts for years.
Even if you missed this particular giveaway, consider creating a project plan, gathering measurements, and budgeting for tile and tools so you’re ready for the next opportunity. Tile offers a high-impact upgrade that increases both style and resale value, making it a smart investment for many rooms in the home.