Online tile seller with samples

Homeowners renovating on a budget, DIYers, small builders and tilers who want easy ordering and delivery.

You sell tiles and accessories at a margin over supplier cost. Sample sales, delivery charges and add-on products like grout and trims lift the value of each order.

• Building a simple online shop or using a platform
• Product photos and clear descriptions
• Customer advice by phone, email or chat
• Organising freight and orders

• Tiles are heavy and fragile, so check freight costs, breakage handling and who is responsible for damage
• Shade and batch variation: be clear with customers and order enough from the same batch
• Australian Consumer Law obligations on refunds, faults and accurate descriptions
• Public liability and product liability insurance, and check whether your supplier's cover applies to you
• If you run it from home, check whether your council needs approval for a home-based business, especially if you store stock

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your website, sample stock and any storage space. Freight costs for heavy, fragile tiles are worth checking early.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on your range, how many samples convert to orders and the size of those orders. Freight and breakage costs affect what you keep.

Check freight costs, breakage handling and who is responsible for damage, and be clear about shade and batch variation. Also check Australian Consumer Law on refunds and faults, public liability and product liability insurance, and council approval if you store stock at home.