the best tile stores in Calgary

Top Tile Stores in Calgary: Where to Find the Perfect Tiles?

Tiling can be the finishing touch to any room, with the right colour or pattern for your backsplash in the kitchen or bathroom you can bring a design together. Floor tiling is even more important, the type of material, colour and style set the tone for an entire room too. Just as importantly, quality matters, especially for flooring, because cracked or worn tiles tend to stand out so much.

So, the source of your tiles is as important as the colour and design choice, but where do you get tiles in Calgary? Here are our top picks that offer the best range, quality and value. Whether you are a business customer or looking for supplies for your home renovations, these are the best places to buy tiles in Calgary.

1. Ames Tile and Stone

Here you can find a broad range of tiling for floors, walls, outside use, mosaics and more. You can choose from a number of tile types, including porcelain, marble, ceramic and a selection of ecotile materials too. With hundreds of designs there are options for every taste and budget. The website and virtual showroom are clear and easy to use, but if you visit the stores, you also benefit from helpful, knowledgeable staff.

the frontstore of Ames Tiles
the frontstore of Ames Tiles

The stores do get very busy, if you can visit during the week then do so, as they are only open for a limited time on Saturdays. However, service is always excellent, with a team that will always got he extra mile to help with samples and guidance.

Ames has two locations in in Alberta:

Calgary:

Address:Phone number:Business hours:
2294 Portland St SE
Calgary, Alberta T2G 4M6
Tel: (403) 243-0434Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Saturday: 9:00am – 1:00pm

Edmonton:

Address:Phone number:Business hours:
11603 – 180 Street NW
Edmonton, Alberta T5S 2H6
Tel: (780) 483-8002Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Saturday: 10:00am – 2:00pm

2. Tile and Stone Source

Tile and Stone Source first opened their doors in Alberta in 1996, and have a well earned reputation for quality products and plenty of choice. With options including porcelain, ceramic, slate, marble, limestone, travertine and more, as well as metal and glass decorative tiling and some unusual designs, whatever you are looking for, you will probably find it here. They also sell paving and exterior tiles too, so for every project, they have a solution.

Tile and Stone Source frontstore from across street
Tile Stone Source storefront from across the street

Options are there for every budget, from the latest trends to budget friendly options, there experienced team will help you find the right solution. That service can make all the difference for anyone thinking about a DIY home tile renovation, making sure you get the right products to suit your project.

Tile and Stone Source has two stores in Alberta:

Calgary:

Address:Phone number:Business hours:
6204 6a St SE #105
Calgary AB T2H 2B7
Tel: (403) 252-8868Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am – 5:00pm

Edmonton:

Address:Phone number:Business hours:
15304 111 Ave NW
Edmonton AB T5M 4C8
Tel: (780) 756-8453Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am – 5:00pm

3. Julian Tile

Another tile company that has a huge range of designs in stock, covering ceramic and porcelain tiles as well as a range of stone options including marble, granite and slate, along with unique options including wood finishes for floor tiles and more.

Julian Tile in Calgary, the storefront
Julian Tile storefront in Calgary

Classic patterns and modern shapes take you through every style imaginable, all backed by friendly, knowledgeable staff who can help you find the ideal option for any project. Covering every budget, you can find tiles for every situation at Julian Tiles, while prices remain very competitive.

Julian Tile has two locations in Alberta:

Calgary:

Address:Phone number:Business hours:
1125, 42nd Ave SE,
Calgary AB T2G 1Z3
Tel: 403 287 8453Monday – Friday: 7:30am – 5:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am – 2:00pm

Edmonton:

Address:Phone number:Business hours:
10537, 169th Street NW,
Edmonton AB T5P 4Y7
Tel: 780 452 5010Monday – Friday: 7:30am – 5:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am – 3:00pm

4. Tierra Sol Ceramic Tile

Another supplier that carries huge stocks and a variety of styles, Tierra Sol is also known for their end of line discounts that can offer significant savings. They have ceramic and porcelain tiles along with a range of natural stone and glass options. Whether you need decorative tiles, floor tiles or anything else, they will have something to suit.

The Calgary store is a great place to visit with excellent service, but they also have an online visualizer that lets you see your tile choices in your own space to judge if they work or not. With this, they probably have the best online experience of all Calgary tile suppliers, but as good as that is, nothing really beats seeing your tiles in person. Here, which you will have no problems at Teirra Sol, others in the list offer a better in-store experience, as they are open on Saturdays.

They have one store in Alberta located in Calgary:

Calgary:

Address:Phone number:Business hours:
4000 – 106th Ave SE,
Calgary, AB T2C 5B6
Tel: 1-800-661-1208Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Closed at Weekends

Conclusion

These are the best places to buy tiles in Calgary, and any one of them will help you find the right product for your project. All have excellent choice, with a range of materials and designs to suit your tastes and helpful staff to guide you through making your choices. If you are looking to make the most of your budget and are flexible in what you want, the overstock/discontinued area at the back of the Tiera Sol store has some remarkable bargains, while for a unique look, Tile and Stone Source have some of the most unusual ranges we have ever seen.

However, Ames Tile and Stone is our first choice for tiles in Calgary, offering the best blend of choice and service while still remaining competitive on price. It is their service that really sets them apart, however they also manage to offer such a broad range of tiles that there really is something for any project in one place.

Vladimir Ceci

My name is Vladimir Ceci, and I am a tile setter with over 15 years of experience honing my craft. Coming from Europe, I learned the art of tile installation from European craftsmen before immigrating to Canada. Today, I am the proud founder and president of Vladi Enterprises Ltd., a premier tile contracting company based in Calgary, Alberta. Under my leadership, we have completed intricate tile work for countless residential and commercial projects across Alberta and BC.