For cheap, factory-direct polished floor tiles, check online wholesalers like Alibaba and large retailers like Home Outlet or Buy Tiles and More , alongside national chains like The Home Depot , for porcelain or ceramic options, often starting under $2-$3 per square foot by cutting out middlemen for lower prices. Focus on porcelain for durability and look for terms like "factory direct," "wholesale," or "discount" from tile specialists and large outlets.