Olympia Tile

What Olympia Tile does

Olympia Tile International Inc. is a Toronto-based wholesale distributor of ceramic tile, natural stone, and slab surfacing products, founded in 1927 and operating across Canada through a multi-location physical showroom network. The company operates two core product divisions: a legacy Tile + Stone Division covering conventional ceramic and stone offerings, and a dedicated Slab Division addressing large-format and countertop surfacing categories. Its go-to-market is built around in-person product evaluation at showrooms, serving both Commercial customers (architects, designers, contractors, developers) and Residential customers (homeowners and renovators).

The business model is conventional wholesale and distribution: Olympia Tile procures surfacing products from manufacturers, holds inventory, and resells through its showroom channel at margin, with revenue derived from per-project or per-customer material sales rather than subscription or platform fees. Pricing is transactional and project-driven, tied to material specification, volume, and delivery requirements. A partnership with Flextile extends the offering into adjacent installation solutions, suggesting selective moves up the value chain beyond pure material supply.

Olympia Tile employs 501-1,000 people and remains a privately held company, with no disclosed revenue, no public funding history, and no documented M&A, leadership, or AI/technology initiatives in the available data. The competitive position rests on its incumbent distribution footprint, brand longevity, and showroom-based tactile sales model rather than on technology differentiation or platform scale.

Name

Olympia Tile

Legal name

Olympia Tile International Inc.

Website

https://olympiatile.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Olympia Tile is a Toronto-based, family of ceramic tile, stone, and slab surfacing distributors founded in 1927, serving commercial and residential customers across Canada through a multi-location showroom network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tile and stone wholesale distribution

akta.pro primary industry

Tile & Stone Specialty Retail (CRAIAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Flooring Tools, Adhesives, Grout & Installation Supplies Retail (CRAIAGAJ), Ceramic, Porcelain & Natural Stone Tile Flooring (IMADAJAE)

Keywords

• Ceramic tile distribution
• Porcelain tile wholesale
• Natural stone slabs
• Flooring materials supply
• Building surfaces retailer

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tile and Stone Product Sales: Olympia Tile generates revenue through the sale of tiles and stone products including porcelain, ceramic, glass, natural stone, and slabs. Products are sold through physical showroom locations to commercial and residential customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Olympia Tile is a Canadian tile and stone wholesale distributor that sells ceramic, porcelain, glass, LVT/SPC, natural stone, and slab products through company-operated physical showrooms. Its catalog is organized into a Tile + Stone Division and a Slab Division, segmented by look (stone, wood, cement, terrazzo replica, mosaics, subway, 3D decor), use (kitchen, bathroom, shower, outdoors, walls, floors, pools), and material (porcelain, ceramic, quarry, glass, engineered quartz, semi-precious stone). Products are sold to commercial customers (contractors, builders, architects, building owners) and residential homeowners, with installation accessories such as grouts offered through a partnership with Flextile.

Product overview

Olympia Tile is a tile and stone retailer offering a comprehensive portfolio organized into two main divisions: Tile + Stone and Slab Division. The Tile + Stone division includes look-based categories (stone replica, wood replica, cement replica, terrazzo replica, striated design, mosaics, subway tile, natural stone, 3D decor) and material-based categories (porcelain, ceramic, glass, quarry, LVT/SPC, natural stone, metal mouldings). The Slab Division offers natural stone slabs including granite, marble, limestone, quartzite, travertine, slate, engineered quartz, porcelain slabs, and semi-precious stone in various finishes. Products serve both residential and commercial segments across applications including kitchen, bathroom, shower, backsplash, outdoor, walls, floors, shower jambs, and pools. The company also partners with Flextile for installation solutions including grouts. Featured products include the Arkipro Series, Slabs Quartzite Series, and trending series such as I Ciottoli, Metastone, Skyline, Sicily, Artwork, Yacht, Ashima, and Mythology.

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Products and services

• Tile + Stone Division Main product division offering tile and stone products including porcelain, ceramic, glass, quarry, natural stone, LVT/SPC, and metal mouldings in various looks (stone replica, wood replica, cement replica, terrazzo replica, striated design, mosaics, subway tile, natural stone, 3D decor). Sold to commercial and residential customers across Canada.
• Slab Division Natural stone slab division featuring granite, marble, limestone, quartzite, travertine, slate, engineered quartz, porcelain, and semi-precious stone slabs available in various finishes (matte, polished, honed, leathered, flamed, antique, brushed). Sold to commercial and residential customers.
• Porcelain Tiles Strong, versatile porcelain tiles available in various sizes, finishes, and colors including coloured base, glazed, unglazed, and thin tile options. Used in residential and commercial flooring and wall applications.
• LVT / SPC Flooring Luxury vinyl tile and stone plastic composite flooring options for durable and water-resistant floor applications in residential and commercial settings.
• Natural Stone Tiles Authentic natural stone tiles including granite, marble, quartzite, riverstone, slate, and travertine with various finishes for residential and commercial applications.
• Wood Replica Tiles Wood-look tiles combining the warmth of wood aesthetics with porcelain strength and durability, available in SPC and LVT formats.
• Stone Replica Tiles Replica stone tiles including marble, travertine, slate, limestone, and onyx reproductions in porcelain and ceramic materials.
• Cement Replica Tiles Industrial-style cement look tiles offering easy upkeep with various finishes including matte, gloss, textured, and unglazed options.
• Subway Tile Classic rectangular subway tiles in various sizes and finishes for traditional and contemporary installations.
• Mosaics Decorative mosaic tile patterns in various shapes including hexagon, herringbone, and custom patterns for accent applications.
• Commercial Collection Tile products designed for commercial spaces with focus on durability and style for busy environments. Targeted at contractors, builders, architects, and property owners.
• Residential Collection Tile products designed for home applications to enhance every space in residential settings, including kitchens, bathrooms, showers, backsplashes, outdoor areas, and pools.
• Flextile Grouts Cementitious grout products offered through partnership with Flextile, providing installation solutions for tile projects.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Flextile Installation SolutionssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlextile is featured as a recommended installation solutions partner on the Olympia Tile website. Flextile provides cementitious grouts and installation products that complement Olympia Tile's product offerings. The partnership provides installation solutions for tile projects.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Daltile: Daltile is the largest manufacturer and distributor of tile and stone products in North America, serving both residential and commercial channels. Olympia Tile operates as a competing tile and stone distributor with overlapping product categories (porcelain, ceramic, natural stone) and similar customer base of contractors, builders, and homeowners.
• MSI - M S International: MSI is a leading North American distributor of flooring, countertops, wall tile, and hardscaping products, operating showrooms and serving both residential and commercial customers. Olympia Tile is directly comparable in its tile, stone, and slab distribution model and target customer segments.
• Emser Tile: Emser Tile is a designer, manufacturer, and distributor of tile and natural stone products serving commercial and residential customers across North America. Olympia Tile shares the same wholesale/distribution business model with showrooms, contractor relationships, and a comparable tile/stone product mix.
• Bedrosians Tile & Stone: Bedrosians is a tile and natural stone distributor with showrooms across the U.S. and Canada, serving architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Olympia Tile mirrors its product breadth (porcelain, ceramic, natural stone, slabs) and showroom-led GTM motion.
• Ciot: Ciot is a Canadian specialty retailer and wholesaler of tile, stone, mosaics, and slabs with showrooms across major Canadian cities. Olympia Tile shares a virtually identical business model, premium showroom positioning, and tile/stone product breadth serving Canadian homeowners, designers, and architects.
• Anatolia Tile: Anatolia is a Canadian-based tile manufacturer and distributor with porcelain, ceramic, and natural stone products sold through dealer networks across North America. Olympia competes with Anatolia products and shares a similar Canadian base and tile/stone distribution focus.

Broad incumbents

• Marazzi: Marazzi is a large global ceramic tile manufacturer (part of Mohawk Industries) with broad residential and commercial distribution. Olympia competes against Marazzi products at the showroom level, but Marazzi operates as an upstream manufacturer supplying many distributors including Olympia, rather than a focused regional distributor.
• Mohawk Industries: Mohawk Industries is a global flooring manufacturer (parent of Daltile, Marazzi, and other brands) covering tile, LVT, carpet, and wood. Olympia is a downstream distributor of tile products that often originate from Mohawk-owned brands, making it an upstream incumbent whose channel strategy and pricing directly affect Olympia's economics.
• Florida Tile: Florida Tile is a U.S. ceramic and porcelain tile manufacturer (owned by Panariagroup) with broad distribution across residential and commercial channels. Olympia Tile sells similar porcelain/ceramic tile categories and competes with Florida Tile products at the showroom and contractor level.

Regional players

• Centura Tile: Centura Tile is a Canadian distributor of floor and wall tiles serving residential and commercial customers across Canada. Olympia Tile is closely comparable as a Canadian tile distributor with overlapping product categories and contractor/architect customer focus, though Centura's footprint overlaps directly with Olympia's.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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