Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Tile & Stone Distributors in Cincinnati
Mees Distributors has been a trusted name in the tile and stone industry since 1937. Founded by twin brothers Howard and Stanley Mees in Cincinnati, Ohio, our company pioneered independent tile distribution in the United States. Over eight decades, we've expanded our product offerings and services while maintaining our commitment to quality and customer service. Our comprehensive solutions include ceramic tile, natural stone, quartz products, and expert fabrication services. With a state-of-the-art indoor slab selection center and experienced design consultants, we serve both residential and commercial clients across the Midwest.Our team provides personalized guidance in material selection, layout planning, and pattern design. Though we've closed satellite locations in Dayton and Columbus, our Cincinnati showroom remains a premier destination for architectural materials. We maintain strong relationships with leading manufacturers and offer continuing education programs for industry professionals. Our legacy of innovation continues under new leadership, ensuring we meet evolving market demands while upholding our founding principles of integrity and excellence.
Services
Tile Distribution
Stone Fabrication
Showroom Sales
Commercial Project Support
Product Maintenance
Design Consultation
Material Installation
Details
- Year established: 1937
Highlights and features
- We offer 85+ years of specialized expertise in tile and stone distribution
- Our in-house fabrication center ensures precise material preparation
- We provide personalized design consultation for complex layout challenges
- Our continuing education programs demonstrate industry leadership
- We maintain exclusive partnerships with premier material manufacturers
Services
Tile Distribution
We supply premium ceramic and porcelain tiles from leading manufacturers for residential and commercial applications. Our inventory includes commercial-grade flooring, wall tiles, and specialty patterns. Expert staff assist with product selection, ensuring proper material specifications for each project's requirements.
Stone Fabrication
Our in-house fabrication center processes granite, marble, quartzite, and other natural stones for countertops, flooring, and architectural features. We offer precision cutting, edge profiling, and surface finishing services. Quality control measures ensure exact dimensions and professional installation readiness.
Design Consultation
Our design team provides expert guidance in material selection, color coordination, and pattern layout. We offer sample materials, digital visualization tools, and technical specifications. Services include grout color matching and pattern arrangement for optimal aesthetic results in residential and commercial spaces.
Commercial Project Support
We support large-scale projects with material sourcing, sample procurement, and technical documentation. Our team provides Continuing Education Unit programs for design professionals. Services include bulk ordering, project-specific inventory management, and coordinated delivery schedules for commercial construction projects.
Product Maintenance
We offer maintenance solutions including sealants, cleaning products, and repair kits for tile and stone surfaces. Our recommended products protect against staining and wear while maintaining material aesthetics. Technical guidance ensures proper application methods for different surface types and usage environments.
Questions
What types of materials do you offer?
We carry ceramic tile, porcelain tile, natural stone (granite, marble, limestone, onyx, quartzite, slate, travertine), quartz surfaces, and specialty materials like semi-precious stone and terra cotta products.
Do you provide design assistance?
Yes, our experienced design consultants offer personalized guidance in material selection, color coordination, pattern layout, and grout color matching for both residential and commercial projects.
Are you a local Cincinnati business?
Yes, we've operated from our Cincinnati location since 1937. While we closed satellite offices in Dayton and Columbus, our main showroom and fabrication center remains in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Do you work with commercial clients?
Yes, we provide comprehensive support for commercial projects including material sourcing, sample procurement, technical documentation, and bulk ordering with coordinated delivery schedules.
What are your showroom hours?
Our Cincinnati showroom is open Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm and Saturday 8:00am-12:00pm. We're closed Sundays and major holidays.
Reviews (7)
Corey Lynn Pease - Rineair
Oct 10, 2021
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I'm a local Interior Designer in town, Mees is one of the least helpful Distributors I've encountered. I've called about products from Manufacturers that are listed on their website, only to get attitude and negative responses that they don't carry those products, then someone hanging up on me without so much as a goodbye. I do not recommend this company, which is unfortunate since there are so few here in town.
Caylan Criswell
Jun 07, 2021
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I went to select granite and Jeremy was phenomenal. Took his time to explain what to look for and was very knowledgeable. Look forward to working more with him.
Kathy Bollinger
May 02, 2021
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Joe Hauer was recommend by this company to lay tile. Horrible work did not level out floor as asked. 1700.00 for tile and 1200 to lay the floor and it is awful
Martha Boemker
Apr 12, 2020
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Everyone who helped me was knowledgeable and had a great attitude. Not a pushy approach but wanted to make sure I would be happy with my selection. Special shout out to Rodney and Jeremy who were understanding and patient as I kept changing my selection. Great customer service
Toni Donato Shade
Apr 04, 2020
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I asked Omnicron who had best marble selection, he suggested Mees. I called to ask for address and asked what time open until. Lady told me "they lock the doors at 12pm." I looked to see how far away I was, 20 minutes.drove over and it was 11:52pm when I pulled up and lady was walking out and said, "we are closed." I said I was the one that called and was told noon and she said, "no one is in there, we closed at 11am and lock the doors at 12." Well apparently you locked the doors prior and left earlier than NOON (11:52am). Shameful, I drove from Dayton stopping at a few distributors this Saturday morning.
I know how fast I look and would have been able to determine if you had what I need in less than 10minutes. Lady, hope you had a good day since you have now wasted so much of mine. Giving one star, but would give no stars if could.
I know how fast I look and would have been able to determine if you had what I need in less than 10minutes. Lady, hope you had a good day since you have now wasted so much of mine. Giving one star, but would give no stars if could.
Dr. Erica Au D.
Mar 13, 2019
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The experience started out great. Nice and helpful people and wonderful selection of granite and quartz to choose from. We were working on a short timeline and they were very accommodating. They gave us an estimate (which was considerably more than any other place we had been but they could work within our timeframe) and we paid the nonrefundable deposit. After the measurements, we received a call and low and behold, a $1200 difference!
Of course I was told it was my fault and also the fault of the measurement guy. Plus found out that we were in fact going to have to pay for what they call a wasted space which we were originally told that we only had to pay for what we used. I'm not sure what that would mean normally. I was informed that I should have known where the seam was going to be? Really? Apparently the seam placement was costing an additional $300-400.
Really disappointed and now we are having to pay for the measurement guy to come back out to change where the seam is going to be. Long story short, I feel that we got taken and told my contractor not to recommend them to any more clients.
Of course I was told it was my fault and also the fault of the measurement guy. Plus found out that we were in fact going to have to pay for what they call a wasted space which we were originally told that we only had to pay for what we used. I'm not sure what that would mean normally. I was informed that I should have known where the seam was going to be? Really? Apparently the seam placement was costing an additional $300-400.
Really disappointed and now we are having to pay for the measurement guy to come back out to change where the seam is going to be. Long story short, I feel that we got taken and told my contractor not to recommend them to any more clients.
Heather Perkins
Jan 30, 2018
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My mother-in-law had her kitchen remodeled last year in August and she chose her countertops at Mees Distributors. They have such a large selection she had a hard time deciding on a color, but the employees helped her make the decision after changing her mind three times! They were never pushy nor expressed any frustration with her indecisiveness. They only helped her choose once she asked for their personal option based on the cabinet colors and back splash she already had. She's very happy with the results even after several months and plans to return to Mees Distributors to do her bathroom in the future.
