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The VKB Kitchen & Bath showroom at 7613 Wisconsin Ave in Bethesda carries tile and flooring from Emser Tile, Merola Tile, Vives by GROF, MSI, Decovita, and The Tile Shop: porcelain, ceramic, natural stone, glass, luxury vinyl, and hardwood. Compare samples in person, see them in a free 3D design of your space, and have the same local team install them as flooring, shower tile, or a backsplash in your kitchen or bath remodel.
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Four questions decide most tile and flooring choices: where the surface lives (floor, wall, shower, or outdoors), the material that fits that use, the look you want, and your budget. Start from what matters most to you:
At a glance
| Brand | Materials | Origin / base | Known for | Where it fits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emser Tile | Porcelain, ceramic, natural stone, glass, luxury vinyl | USA, founded 1968 | One of the largest US tile & stone suppliers, 3,300+ products | Depth of selection, residential & commercial |
| Merola Tile | Porcelain, ceramic, cement, glass, metal | Family-owned, USA (NJ) | 1,600+ designs, patterned & specialty shapes | Statement floors & backsplashes |
| Vives by GROF | Wall & floor tile, mosaics, decorative pieces | Spanish tile, US distribution | European design, in-house design support | Design-led projects |
| MSI | Porcelain, ceramic, LVT, natural stone, wood-look | U.S.-based supplier, since 1975 | Value and range, Everlife LVT, wood-look tile | Value & whole-home flooring |
| Decovita | Porcelain, indoor & outdoor | European-made porcelain, US warehouses | 2,500+ designs, 10/20/30mm thicknesses, slip-rated finishes | Indoor-outdoor porcelain |
| The Tile Shop | Ceramic, porcelain, natural stone, glass, metal | US retailer, 35+ years | Premium tile, design consultation | Curated premium looks |
Details reflect each brand's published information as of August 2026; your VKB designer confirms current availability for your project.
A vast range of tile and natural stone for residential and commercial spaces: porcelain, ceramic, natural stone, glass, and luxury vinyl across thousands of products, serving every style and application.
Best for: finding exactly the right tile when you want the deepest bench to choose from.
Ask about Emser
A family-owned American company with over 1,600 designs in porcelain, ceramic, cement, glass, and metal: hexagons, fish scale, lantern, and patterned looks from Soho Chic to Modern Farmhouse, indoors and out.
Best for: statement backsplashes and patterned floors with personality.
Ask about Merola
Spanish tile that blends tradition with modern design: wall and floor tiles, mosaics, and decorative pieces in ceramic, concrete, terracotta, marble, terrazzo, and encaustic looks, with personalized design support through the selection process.
Best for: European styling with guidance from selection to final layout.
Ask about Vives
One of North America's leading flooring suppliers: porcelain, ceramic, luxury vinyl, natural stone, and wood-look tile that balance innovative design, quality, and affordability, for floors, walls, and whole-home projects.
Best for: strong looks across a whole home on a controlled budget.
Ask about MSI
High-quality porcelain in over 2,500 designs drawn from natural stone patterns, in sizes up to 24x48" and three thicknesses with slip-rated finishes, made for both indoor floors and outdoor spaces, with US warehouses for direct shipment.
Best for: stone-look porcelain that continues from the kitchen to the patio.
Ask about Decovita
Premium tile backed by 35+ years of experience: ceramic, porcelain, marble, travertine, slate, glass, and metal, including designer collections, for kitchens, bathrooms, showers, and outdoor spaces.
Best for: curated premium looks and natural stone.
Ask about The Tile Shop
Hardwood flooring
Alongside tile, the Bethesda showroom carries hardwood flooring options for main levels, stairs, and whole-home projects, including genuine hardwood lines such as MSI's European white oak collection.
Solid hardwood refinishes for decades; engineered handles humidity and basements better. We help you pick per room.
Oak, walnut, and more, in finishes chosen for how your household actually lives, pets and all.
Measured, ordered, and installed by the same team that handles your remodel, with subfloor prep included in the plan.
Seen next to your cabinets, countertops, and tile in the free 3D design before you commit.
Beyond the brand
Floor, wall, shower, or patio: each placement narrows the materials that make sense.
Porcelain for wear and wet areas, ceramic for walls, stone for character, hardwood for warmth.
Large formats calm a room; patterns and shapes give it personality. Layout changes the price.
Wet rooms and outdoor areas need slip-rated finishes and the right thickness.
Grout width, finish, and material decide how much care the surface asks for over the years.
Tile & flooring, the remodeling-company way
See tile and hardwood from all six lines side by side at 7613 Wisconsin Ave, with a designer who knows how each surface performs where you'll put it.
Your selections go into a free 3D design of your actual room, next to your cabinets and countertops, before anything is ordered.
Flooring, shower tile, and backsplashes are measured, ordered, and installed by VKB, timed to your kitchen or bathroom remodel under one contract.
Reviews
“We had another wonderful experience with VKB during our bathroom remodel. VKB is our go to for all of our remodeling/home improvement projects. As repeat customers, we came back because of the excellent work they did for us before, and once again they exceeded our expectations. From the initial…”
Flora Lawson
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“This was our third project with VKB, and once again they did a great job. We completed two full bathroom renovations, and the finished results were even better than we expected. Ramon and the installation team were professional, easy to work with, and very accommodating whenever we requested…”
pierre prevalngl
Google review
“When I visited the VKB showroom, I was very pleased with the experience. Calvin, the designer in charge, carefully explained every detail, from selecting materials to choosing colors and other design elements. His thorough guidance made me feel very confident and satisfied with the entire process.”
J Kim
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The VKB Kitchen & Bath showroom at 7613 Wisconsin Ave in Bethesda carries six tile and flooring lines: Emser Tile, Merola Tile, Vives by GROF, MSI, Decovita, and The Tile Shop. Together they cover porcelain, ceramic, natural stone, glass, cement, and luxury vinyl, plus hardwood flooring options. You can compare samples in person Monday through Saturday, 9 AM to 6 PM, and Sunday by appointment, or as part of a free design consultation.
Porcelain is a denser, less porous type of ceramic fired at higher temperatures, which makes it more resistant to water, stains, and wear; it suits floors, showers, high-traffic areas, and in thicker formats, outdoor spaces. Standard ceramic tile is lighter and typically less expensive, and works well on walls and backsplashes and in lower-traffic rooms. A VKB designer can show you both at the Bethesda showroom and match the material to each surface in your project.
There is no fixed price for tile or hardwood flooring, because cost is calculated from the material and brand you choose, the square footage, the format and pattern, the condition of the subfloor, and the complexity of the installation. Value lines from MSI cost meaningfully less than designer tile or premium hardwood. VKB Kitchen & Bath produces one written quote covering materials and installation during a free design consultation, so you see the full price before committing.
Solid hardwood is one piece of wood through its full thickness; it can be refinished many times and suits main living levels. Engineered hardwood bonds a real wood surface to a stable core, which handles humidity changes and below-grade spaces like basements better, and installs over more subfloor types. Which is right depends on the room, the subfloor, and your budget; a VKB designer walks you through both, along with species and finish options, during a free consultation.
Yes. VKB Kitchen & Bath Bethesda is a remodeling company first: tile and hardwood are selected at the showroom, then measured, ordered, and installed by the same local team, whether as flooring, shower and bath tile, or a kitchen backsplash, and coordinated with cabinets and countertops when they are part of the project. That means one contract and one point of contact. Start with a free design consultation to scope your project.
Yes, with the right product. Porcelain made for exterior use, including thicker 20mm formats and slip-rated finishes carried by lines like Decovita and Emser Tile, handles freeze-thaw cycles, sun, and wet conditions on patios, walkways, and pool surrounds. Standard indoor ceramic and most natural stone need more care outdoors. Tell your VKB designer where the tile will live, and they will point you to the products rated for it.
Design. Renovate. Enjoy.
Tell us about your project and we'll narrow six lines down to the surfaces that fit your rooms, your style, and your budget, then show them in a free 3D design before you commit.
