Buying Materials, Furniture & Tiles

AlParco wrote:

Hi all,

I think it is good idea for Newbie as myself to ask well experienced expats who have some experience

As all of you know, the houses here in CS are made just functional, nothing fancy. So I would like to know from y'all. Did anyone tried replacing tiles or imported new tiles or marble? Like to hear from where and how was it? Is it worth it to import it from any nearby countries?

For furniture, where would you go to? What good options?

Hola Al,

Welcome Expat.com!

I feel like I'm missing something here?  There are many multimillion dollar homes here with beautiful granite, marble and incredible tiles.  Furniture the same, any high-end furniture you have in mind is available here.  As far as tile goes, many choices in beautiful porcelain, ceramic and marble floor tiles - and in all price ranges. 

Constru Plaza has a huge selection of Spanish porcelain tile.  From 12" x 12" up to a meter x meter plus.  We moved here almost nine years ago.  The selection then was not what it is today. I actually replaced the first floor - floor tiles just because of the better looking tile now available.  The other place to look would be EPA.  They are now carrying a beautiful 30" tile that I plan to put in my next house.  The tile in CR "are" imported tiles coming from all over the world.

I'm not a high-end type person when it comes to furniture. I prefer the less expensive so I don't feel guilty replacing it every few years.  But I know that it is offered in and around San Jose.  Can someone else recommend a furniture store?

Try Constru Plaza in Escazu and see if they might have what you're looking for in flooring.  If not, they also special order pretty much anything you could need.

- Expat Dave
Expat.com Team Member

Hola Dave,

I am really very impressed after checking https://www.construplaza.com.. Found some nice Porcelanato products. Actually I have tried Spanish Porcelan tiles, they look good. Thanks for sharing with us.

I had the wrong impression as many of the available houses for sale look old and have old tiles.

Furniture is changing always, so you will always feel guilty after sometime . A good bed with a good mattress sometimes is enough.