Tile Solutions Australia

Name

Tile Solutions Australia

Legal name

Tile Solutions

Website

https://tilesolutions.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Tile Distribution

NAICS

Pottery, Ceramics, and Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing (327110), Flooring Contractors (23833)

SIC

Pottery & Related Products (3260)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRAIAGAA

Tile & Stone Specialty Retail

Consumer Products & Retail/Home & Furniture Retail/Flooring & Tile Retail

SECONDARYIMADAJAE

Ceramic, Porcelain & Natural Stone Tile Flooring

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Flooring Materials & Systems

SECONDARYHSAPABAE

Bathroom Tilework (Floor & Wall Tile Installation)

Home & Personal Services/Residential Renovation Services/Bathroom Renovation & Remodeling

Keywords

• Premium tile distribution
• Porcelain stoneware supply
• Ceramic tile import
• Large format slabs
• Architectural tile specification

Headquarters

HQ city

Iowa City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tile Product Sales: Distribution and sale of premium Italian and international ceramic tiles and porcelain stoneware to architects, builders, developers and tilers. Products sold include wall tiles, floor tiles, large format slabs, and specialty tiles. Payment terms are Payment Prior to Dispatch unless a credit account has been established.
2. Special Order Importing: For non-stocked items, Tile Solutions imports special orders on behalf of customers requiring 25% non-refundable deposit.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tile Solutions Australia distributes premium imported wall and floor tiles, including porcelain stoneware, ceramic tiles, large format slabs, and specialty mosaic and glass tiles from over 20 international manufacturers (primarily Italian). The company supplies architects, interior designers, builders, developers and tilers across Australia's eastern seaboard from its Brisbane warehouse, providing specification assistance, sample sourcing, factory liaison, and in-house slip resistance testing to support project requirements.

Product overview

Tile Solutions Australia operates as a premium tile distribution business offering wall and floor tiles from over 20 international and Australian manufacturers. The core product is tile distribution and specification services for architects, designers, developers, builders and tilers. The company distributes products from manufacturer brands including Bisazza, Cotto D'Este (with Kerlite sub-brand), Panaria, Unicom Starker, Southern Cross Ceramics, Atlas Concorde (with Atlas Plan and Habitat sub-brands), Supergres, Quintessenza, Novabell, Colorker, Rondine, Piemme Ceramiche, VitrA, Coem, and others. Tile Solutions also provides slip resistance testing services and specification expertise to assist with project requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Premium Tile Distribution (Cotto d'Este collections) Distribution of Cotto d'Este's premium Italian porcelain stoneware collections including ultra-thin Kerlite slabs and 14mm/20mm stoneware products. Targeted at architects, designers, developers and builders specifying premium projects.
• Premium Tile Distribution (Bisazza collections) Distribution of Bisazza's premium Italian mosaics and glass tiles, including art-deco-inspired marble mosaics (Marmo) and retro 1950s mosaic coverings (Vintage). Targeted at specifiers and luxury residential projects.
• Premium Tile Distribution (Kerlite ultra-thin porcelain slabs) Distribution of Kerlite laminated porcelain stoneware slabs from Cotto d'Este, available in ultra-thin 6.5mm thickness and large formats up to 120x278cm with fibreglass reinforcement. Includes Allure (marble aesthetics), Grunge (concrete-look), Vanity, and Pietra d'Iseo series with Protect antimicrobial technology. For premium residential and commercial applications.
• Premium Tile Distribution (Panaria collections) Distribution of Panaria's Italian ceramic tile collections including Surround (multi-materiality limestone reinterpretation with Safetouch technology), Context (cement-look), Opificio 22/a (concrete-look) and Even. For premium residential and commercial design projects.
• Premium Tile Distribution (Unicom Starker collections) Distribution of Unicom Starker's Italian porcelain stoneware including Tibur Stone (cross-cut travertine replica), Arenite (quartzite-inspired), Cosmic, Evostone, Debris (concrete-look) and Select series. For premium residential and commercial projects.
• Premium Tile Distribution (Atlas Concorde collections) Distribution of Atlas Concorde's Italian tile collections including Boost series (Boost Icor, Boost Expression), Marvel series (Marvel Diva, Marvel T), Habitat series for furniture/vanity tops, and Atlas Plan large porcelain slabs mimicking marble, wood, concrete, stone or metal for kitchen benches and bathroom furniture.
• Premium Tile Distribution (Southern Cross Ceramics collections) Distribution of Southern Cross Ceramics' Australian-made wall tile collections including Artisan (encaustic cement-look splash back and wet area tiles), Riva (rustic scored wall tiles) and Terrina (terrazzo-look scored wall tiles). For indoor premium residential and commercial spaces.
• Premium Tile Distribution (Supergres collections) Distribution of Supergres' Italian tile collections including Kalkarea (limestone effect for walls and floors), Stoorm (slate-look with R11 finish), and French Mood (natural stone reproductions). For domestic and commercial environments.
• Premium Tile Distribution (Novabell collections) Distribution of Novabell's Italian porcelain stoneware collections including Fusion (brick-size porcelain in nine shades evoking handmade ceramics) and Lumière (modular multiformat with irregular edges and hammered structure). For premium wall and floor applications.
• Premium Tile Distribution (Colorker collections) Distribution of Colorker's Spanish tile collections including Giant (slate-inspired modular tiles using Modular Concept in 440x660, 440x440, 220x220 and 220x440mm) and Arty (3D wall tiles in 295x900mm large format). For interior and exterior premium projects.
• Premium Tile Distribution (Quintessenza collections) Distribution of Quintessenza's Italian tile collections including Marea (3D white enamel body wall tile in 6 colours, three formats and two finishes inspired by sea motion) and Pigmento (colour collection with infinite tonal combinations). For premium architectural interiors.
• Premium Tile Distribution (Piemme Ceramiche collections) Distribution of Piemme Ceramiche's Italian tiles including Homey (earth/clay-inspired warm-toned surfaces) since 1962 heritage manufacturer. For premium residential and commercial applications.
• Premium Tile Distribution (Rondine collections) Distribution of Rondine's Italian tile collections including Quarzite 3D (3D porcelain stoneware wall tile in 15x61 size for interiors and exteriors) and Recovery Stone (French recovered stone-inspired brick-format tiles). For premium residential and commercial applications.
• Premium Tile Distribution (VitrA collections) Distribution of VitrA's Turkish global ceramic brand tile ranges including PRO Technic (with colour diversity and durability options) and PRO Colour (with RAL colour system options). For commercial and architectural projects.
• Premium Tile Distribution (Coem collections) Distribution of Coem's Italian nature-inspired tile collections including Borgogna (stone-look) and Aquitaine (French architecture-inspired) ceramic tiles. For premium residential and commercial applications.
• Premium Tile Distribution (EnergieKer collections) Distribution of EnergieKer's Italian tile collections as part of Tile Solutions' portfolio of premium tile suppliers. For premium residential and commercial applications.
• Premium Tile Distribution (Realonda collections) Distribution of Realonda's Spanish tile collections as part of Tile Solutions' portfolio of premium tile suppliers. For premium residential and commercial applications.
• Premium Tile Distribution (Everstone collections) Distribution of Everstone tile collections as part of Tile Solutions' portfolio of premium tile suppliers. For premium residential and commercial applications.
• Premium Tile Distribution (Blustyle collections) Distribution of Blustyle's Italian tile collections (brand under Cotto d'Este) as part of Tile Solutions' portfolio of premium tile suppliers. For premium residential and commercial applications.
• Premium Tile Distribution (DW Tiles collections) Distribution of DW Tiles' tile collections as part of Tile Solutions' portfolio of premium tile suppliers. For premium residential and commercial applications.
• Premium Tile Distribution (Ascot Ceramiche collections) Distribution of Ascot Ceramiche's Italian tile collections as part of Tile Solutions' portfolio of premium tile suppliers. For premium residential and commercial applications.
• Wet Pendulum Slip Resistance Testing Service (AS4586:2013) In-house wet pendulum slip resistance testing service carried out in accordance with AS4586:2013 Australian Standard. Supplied in conjunction with factory slip test results to assist customers with tile selection for specific applications. Provides slip resistance classification and documentation for specifiers, architects, builders and developers for compliance and safety requirements.
• Special-Order Tile Importing Service Importing service for non-stocked tile products on behalf of customers. Requires 25% non-refundable deposit. Allows customers to access the full range of products from European manufacturer partners beyond what is held in local Brisbane warehouse stock. For architects, designers, builders and developers requiring specific tile specifications not held in regular inventory.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Cotto d'EstecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian manufacturer of premium porcelain stoneware. Tile Solutions distributes their full range including Kerlite ultra-thin slabs, Limestone, Lithos, Blend Stone, and Secret Stone collections. Long-standing relationship with regular container shipments.
• BisazzacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorld-renowned Italian manufacturer of premium mosaics and glass tiles. Tile Solutions distributes their collections including Marmo, Vintage, and Crystal Collection.
• Kerlite (Cotto d'Este)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUltra-thin laminated porcelain stoneware brand under Cotto d'Este. Available in large formats like 120x278cm and 6.5mm thickness with fibreglass reinforcement.
• PanariacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian ceramic tile manufacturer known for innovative designs. Tile Solutions distributes their Context, Even, and Surround collections.
• Unicom StarkercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian manufacturer of porcelain stoneware. Long-standing partner with collections including Tibur Stone, Arenite, Cosmic, and Evostone distributed by Tile Solutions.
• Southern Cross CeramicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralian manufacturer of wall tiles. Tile Solutions distributes their Artisan, Riva, and Terrina collections including scored wall tile ranges.
• Atlas ConcordecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian manufacturer with Boost, Marvel, and Habitat series distributed by Tile Solutions. Known for marble-effect porcelain and large slab products.
• SupergrescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian manufacturer with collections including French Mood, Stoorm, and Kalkarea distributed by Tile Solutions.
• NovabellcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian porcelain stoneware manufacturer. Tile Solutions distributes Fusion, Lumière, and other collections.
• ColorkercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpanish manufacturer known for Arty and Giant collections with innovative modular concept designs.
• VitrAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTurkish global ceramic brand with PRO Technic and PRO Colour ranges. Known for architectural colour tiles with RAL colour system options.
• Piemme CeramichecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian manufacturer since 1962 known for design-led tiles. Homey collection distributed by Tile Solutions.
• CoemcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian manufacturer inspired by nature. Collections include Borgogna and Aquitaine distributed by Tile Solutions.
• RondinecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian manufacturer with Quarzite 3D and Recovery Stone collections distributed by Tile Solutions.
• QuintessenzacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian manufacturer known for Marea and Pigmento collections with minimalist and chromatic tile designs.
• EnergieKercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian manufacturer distributed by Tile Solutions as part of their premium tile portfolio.
• EverstonecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTile manufacturer distributed by Tile Solutions.
• RealondacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpanish manufacturer distributed by Tile Solutions.
• ImolacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian factory with Stonecrete and X-Rock series. New partnership announced 2020.
• BlustylecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian manufacturer brand under Cotto d'Este distributed by Tile Solutions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Beaumont Tiles: Australia's largest specialty tile retailer with national showroom coverage. Directly comparable as a tile-focused distributor targeting the same architect, designer, builder, and residential customer base, although operating at much larger scale and more mass-market pricing.
• National Tiles: Australian tile and bathroomware retailer with multi-state showroom network. Comparable as a multi-brand tile distributor serving trade and residential customers; overlaps directly with Tile Solutions on imported Italian and Spanish ranges.
• Amber Tiles: Australian specialty tile retailer with showrooms across NSW and QLD. Comparable as a tile-centric distributor focused on premium imported ranges selling into builders, designers and consumers in overlapping geographies.
• Tile Cloud: Online-first Australian tile retailer specializing in premium imported European tiles. Comparable directly on product category (imported porcelain and ceramic) and target market (designers, builders, renovators), differing mainly in channel mix.
• Cian Group (Cian Tile Boutique): Australian premium tile retailer focused on European-imported ranges, serving architectural and high-end residential projects. Closely comparable on product mix, customer profile (architects, designers, builders), and premium positioning, in overlapping eastern seaboard geography.
• Stone Source: US-based importer and distributor of natural stone, porcelain and ceramic tile targeting architects, designers and contractors. Comparable business model (exclusive importer-distributor with showrooms) and similar premium specification customer base, though in a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• Reece Group: Australia's largest plumbing and bathroom distribution network with growing tile offerings. Comparable as a broad building-products distributor reaching similar trade customers, but tile is one of many categories alongside bath, plumbing and HVAC.
• Bunnings Warehouse: Australia's largest home improvement and building materials retailer with a national tile assortment. Comparable as a tile channel for builders and consumers but operating across DIY and trade at mass-market positioning, not premium specification.
• MSI (M S International): One of the largest importers and distributors of natural stone, tile and hardscape products in North America. Comparable multi-brand distribution model and broad trade customer base, though operating at vastly larger scale across many categories beyond premium tile.

Emerging players

• European Heritage Living / Skhope: Australian importer specializing in premium European tile and surface brands serving designers and architects. Comparable on imported premium brand portfolio and design-led specifier customer base, though smaller and more brand-niche than Tile Solutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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