TZB
TZB is a Dutch tile and sanitary products retailer and installer based in Albergen, Netherlands. It operates a 280m2 showroom and a 15-tiler in-house installation team serving residential renovations and commercial projects such as swimming pools and industrial floors.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersAlbergen, Netherlands
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What TZB does
TZB, operating as TegelSpecialist (legal/trade name Tegelzetterbedrijf Beld), is a Dutch tile installation and sanitary products retailer based in Albergen, Netherlands. The company runs a 280m2 two-floor showroom displaying more than 4,000 tiles from over 20 international brands (including Ragno, Mosa, Atlas Concorde, Villeroy & Boch, and Roca) and sanitary products from manufacturers such as Geberit, Riho, Hansgrohe, Laufen, Sphinx, and Kludi. It complements the retail offering with a permanent in-house installation team of 15 full-time certified tilers carrying more than 200 years of combined experience, supported by HD 3D bathroom design visualization via Saninet software and manufacturer adhesive guarantees on larger projects.
TZB serves both private/residential customers (bathroom renovations, tile installations, swimming pools, natural stone and pattern work) and commercial clients (large-format slabs, glass mosaic, industrial floors). The company is VCA-certified for construction-site safety, is a member of the Dutch tile industry association BOVATIN (and affiliated with EUF), and is recognized as an SBB-approved training company for new tilers. Its go-to-market is appointment-based showroom selling combined with direct project quotation and on-site visits, with marketing largely driven by the company website (tegelspecialist.nl), Pinterest project showcases, and word-of-mouth referrals.
The business model is project-based and quotation-driven (no publicly disclosed pricing), with revenue streams spanning one-time product sales (tiles and sanitary) and professional services (installation and adhesive-guarantee work). Geographic scope is regional Netherlands, and the company is privately held with no disclosed investors, parent, or M&A activity. The showroom, workforce, and certification base collectively indicate a stable, mid-sized specialty trades operator rather than a high-growth or technology-driven enterprise.
TZB firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- TZB
- Legal name
- TZB
- Website
- https://tegelspecialist.nl
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- TZB is a Dutch tile and sanitary products retailer and installer based in Albergen, Netherlands. It operates a 280m2 showroom and a 15-tiler in-house installation team serving residential renovations and commercial projects such as swimming pools and industrial floors.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
TZB industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Tile Installation Services
- NAICS
- Tile and Terrazzo Contractors (23834)
- SIC
- Retail-Home Furniture, Furnishings & Equipment Stores (5700)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Bathroom Tilework (Floor & Wall Tile Installation) (HSAPABAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Full Bathroom Remodel (Design-Build) (HSAPABAA), Kitchen & Bath Surfaces (Backsplash, Wall Panels, Specialty Tile) Showrooms (CRAIAFAJ)
Keywords
Where TZB is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Albergen
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
TZB business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Tile Sales: Sale of tiles including wall and floor tiles from over 3000 tile types and multiple premium brands
- Sanitary Products: Sale of sanitary products including toilets, washbasins, baths, radiators, mirrors and accessories from selected brands
- Professional Installation Services: Tile installation services performed by own team of 15 full-time certified tilers, including specialized work such as swimming pools, large format slabs, glass mosaic, natural stone, and patterned tile work
- Adhesive Guarantees: Manufacturer adhesive guarantees provided on works, particularly for larger projects such as swimming pools and commercial floors
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Custom quotation-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
TZB product offering
Product offeringCore offering
TZB sells wall and floor tiles (over 4,000 tile types from 20+ international brands) and sanitary products (toilets, washbasins, baths, radiators, mirrors and accessories from brands such as Geberit, Riho, Villeroy & Boch, Sphinx, Hansgrohe and Laufen) through a 280 m2 showroom in Albergen, Netherlands. The company complements its product sales with professional tile installation services performed by its own team of 15 full-time certified tilers, supporting both private bathroom renovations and commercial projects such as swimming pools and industrial floors. Additional offerings include HD 3D bathroom design visualization using Saninet software and manufacturer adhesive guarantees on larger works.
Product overview
TZB (TegelSpecialist) is a Dutch tile and sanitary installation company offering a comprehensive range of products and services. The core offering consists of tiles from over 20 international brands (including Ragno, Villeroy & Boch, Mosa, and Roca) and sanitary products from trusted manufacturers (Geberit, Hansgrohe, Sphinx). These products are supported by professional installation services from 15 full-time certified tilers with over 200 years of combined experience. Additional services include 3D bathroom design using Saninet software, adhesive guarantees for larger projects, and a 280 m2 showroom displaying over 4000 tile types and 15 bathroom setups. The company serves both private and commercial markets, specializing in swimming pools, large format slabs, glass mosaic, natural stone, and pattern tile work.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Tegels (Tiles) Wall and floor tiles from over 20 international brands including Ragno, RAK, Provenza, Meissen, La Fabbrica, Atlas Concorde, Ergon Ceramiche, Sichenia, Rex, Rako, Pastorelli, Cerdomus, Kronos, Fondovalle, Flaviker, Casa dolce casa, Mosa, Crespania, Royal, Imoker, Jasba and Roca. Over 4,000 tile types available with first-class quality and high wear-resistance, supplied to residential and commercial customers.
- Sanitair (Sanitary Products) Sanitary products including baths, toilets, radiators, mirrors and accessories supplied from brands such as Geberit, Riho, Kludi, Villeroy & Boch, Sphinx, Hansgrohe and Laufen. Sold through the showroom to complement tile purchases for bathroom renovations.
- Tegelzetters (Tile Installation Services) Professional tile installation performed by TZB's own team of 15 full-time certified tilers with over 200 years of combined experience. Specializations include swimming pools, large format slabs, glass mosaic, natural stone and patterned tile work, available to private and commercial customers.
- 3D Badkamer Ontwerp (3D Bathroom Design) HD 3D bathroom design service using the Saninet software package, enabling customers to visualize accent walls, color schemes and finished bathroom layouts before purchase and installation.
- Natuursteen (Natural Stone) Natural stone collection complementing TZB's ceramic tile offerings, viewable in the showroom and available for installation by the in-house tiler team.
Quantifiable outcome
- 200+ years combined tiling experience across the team
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use TZB
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
TZB technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
TZB partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- GeberitcoreKey sanitary partner supplying bathroom products including toilets and washbasins.
- RihocoreSelected sanitary partner for bathroom solutions including baths and related products.
- Villeroy & BochcorePremium sanitary partner supplying high-quality bathroom ceramics and fixtures.
- SphinxcoreSelected brand for bathroom fixtures and accessories, with products displayed in showroom.
- HansgrohecorePremium bathroom fixtures supplier for faucets, showers and accessories.
- LaufencoreSanitary partner for bathroom ceramics and high-quality bathroom solutions.
- KludiminorSanitary fixtures supplier for bathroom products.
- BOVATIN (Bond Van de Tegel Industrie)coreIndustry association affiliation that establishes quality standards for various tiling works. This partnership provides quality assurance and industry recognition.
- SBB (Samenwerkingsorganisatie Beroepsonderwijs Bedrijfsleven)minorRecognition as an approved training company for educating and training future tilers in the construction industry.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
TZB competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Tegelwereld: Dutch tile retailer and installer with multiple showroom locations. Closely mirrors TZB's combined tile retail and installation model with strong brand partnerships and project delivery focus.
- Baderie: Dutch bathroom and tile specialist with showroom-based sales and installation services across the Netherlands. Directly comparable to TZB in combining sanitary products, tile retail, and installation under one roof.
- Badkamerras: Bathroom renovation specialist offering sanitary products, tiles, design, and installation. Overlaps with TZB on the integrated design-build bathroom proposition targeting Dutch homeowners.
- Van Helden Tegels & Sanitair: Regional Dutch tile and sanitary retailer and installer with showroom operations. Comparable business model focused on premium brands, bathroom packages, and project-based installations similar to TZB.
Emerging players
- Sanitairwinkel: Online-first Dutch sanitary and tile retailer. Competes with TZB on product range and price but lacks TZB's physical showroom and in-house installation capability, representing a different go-to-market.
Broad incumbents
- Praxis: Major Dutch home improvement retailer carrying tiles, sanitary, and installation services. Represents the mass-market incumbent alternative to TZB's specialist showroom model.
- Gamma: National Dutch DIY chain with broad tile and bathroom assortment. Competes with TZB primarily at the lower-priced, commoditized end of the tile retail market.
- Hornbach (Netherlands): Large DIY/home improvement chain with tile and sanitary assortment plus installation services. A broad incumbent competing with TZB for both retail customers and renovation projects across the Netherlands.
- Karwei: Dutch home improvement chain with tile and sanitary product lines and basic installation services. Comparable incumbent competing on convenience and price rather than specialist service.
Others
- Mosa (tiles): Major Dutch tile manufacturer and brand carried by TZB. Not a direct competitor but a strategic supplier/partner whose product range and pricing influence TZB's showroom economics and competitive positioning.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
TZB social profiles
Digital presenceTZB compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
TZB financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
TZB leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
TZB funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
TZB M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about TZB
What does TZB do?
TZB sells wall and floor tiles (over 4,000 tile types from 20+ international brands) and sanitary products (toilets, washbasins, baths, radiators, mirrors and accessories from brands such as Geberit, Riho, Villeroy & Boch, Sphinx, Hansgrohe and Laufen) through a 280 m2 showroom in Albergen, Netherlands. The company complements its product sales with professional tile installation services performed by its own team of 15 full-time certified tilers, supporting both private bathroom renovations and commercial projects such as swimming pools and industrial floors. Additional offerings include HD 3D bathroom design visualization using Saninet software and manufacturer adhesive guarantees on larger works.
Is TZB a public or private company?
TZB is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was TZB founded?
TZB was founded in -1. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is TZB based?
TZB is headquartered in Albergen, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does TZB make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Tile Sales are the primary driver. The others are sanitary Products, professional Installation Services and adhesive Guarantees.
Who are TZB's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Tegelwereld, Baderie, Badkamerras and Van Helden Tegels & Sanitair. Sanitairwinkel is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are Praxis, Gamma, Hornbach (Netherlands) and Karwei. Mosa (tiles) is listed as an others.
Does TZB have an API?
No public API is recorded for TZB.
What industry is TZB in?
TZB's product category is Tile Installation Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSAPABAE, Bathroom Tilework (Floor & Wall Tile Installation), with a secondary code of HSAPABAA, Full Bathroom Remodel (Design-Build). Its NAICS code is 23834 and its SIC code is 5700.