Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Premier Tile & Stone Supplier in Cincinnati, OH
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 expertise in product selection, fabrication, and installation while maintaining family-owned values. Our comprehensive services include ceramic, porcelain, and natural stone products, supported by state-of-the-art fabrication facilities. With a legacy of innovation, we introduced Midwest customers to integrated tile and stone solutions under one roof.Our team combines generational knowledge with modern techniques to deliver precision in every project. We maintain rigorous quality standards through partnerships with leading manufacturers and exclusive product lines. Our Cincinnati headquarters houses one of the region's most extensive slab selection centers. Committed to industry leadership, we offer technical education programs and CEU-certified training for professionals. Today, managed by third-generation leadership, we continue serving residential and commercial clients with unmatched expertise.
Services
Tile Distribution
Stone Fabrication
Installation Services
Design Consultation
Commercial Solutions
Slab Selection
Product Maintenance
Continuing Education
Details
- Year established: 1937
Highlights and features
- We offer 85+ years of specialized tile and stone expertise
- Our team maintains exclusive product partnerships with top manufacturers
- We operate state-of-the-art fabrication facilities in Cincinnati
- Our staff provides technical education and CEU-certified training programs
- We guarantee precision installation from experienced professionals
Services
Tile Distribution
We distribute premium ceramic, porcelain, and specialty tiles from leading manufacturers. Our inventory includes commercial-grade materials for residential and large-scale projects. Customers benefit from expert product selection assistance and competitive pricing on both standard and custom tile solutions.
Stone Fabrication
Our fabrication centers produce precision-cut natural stone surfaces for countertops, flooring, and architectural elements. Using advanced machinery, we handle granite, marble, quartzite, and other materials with exacting standards. Services include template creation, edge profiling, and finish applications for both residential and commercial applications.
Installation Services
Certified technicians provide full-service installation for tile and stone surfaces. Our team follows industry best practices for proper adhesion, waterproofing, and grouting. We handle projects of all sizes from single rooms to large commercial developments, ensuring lasting durability and aesthetic perfection.
Design Consultation
Our design experts assist with material selection, color coordination, and pattern layout. Showroom displays feature current collections and sample libraries. We provide personalized guidance for matching products to specific applications, including recommendations for high-traffic areas and moisture-prone environments.
Commercial Solutions
We support architects, designers, and contractors with comprehensive commercial project solutions. Services include product specification assistance, bulk ordering, and just-in-time delivery. Our team provides technical documentation, sample submittals, and on-site support for large-scale developments across multiple industry sectors.
People
Howard L. Mees
Former Owner
Third-generation leader who expanded operations to multiple locations and developed the company's stone fabrication capabilities. Managed Cincinnati, Dayton, and Columbus branches before passing leadership to Todd Meyer in 2022.
Todd Meyer
Current Manager
Third-generation industry professional managing daily operations since 2022. Oversees Cincinnati showroom and Mees Tile & Marble of Kentucky, maintaining the company's commitment to quality and customer service.
Questions
What tile and stone products do you carry?
We offer ceramic, porcelain, granite, marble, quartzite, limestone, onyx, slate, travertine, and semi-precious stone products for residential and commercial applications.
Do you provide installation services?
Yes, our certified technicians offer professional installation for all tile and stone surfaces, including countertops, flooring, and architectural elements.
Are you a family-owned business?
Yes, we've remained family-owned since 1937, now under third-generation leadership maintaining our founding principles of quality and service.
Do you serve commercial clients?
We specialize in commercial solutions with product specification assistance, bulk ordering, technical documentation, and project management support for large-scale developments.
What locations do you serve?
We primarily serve Midwest markets with our Cincinnati headquarters, offering delivery and support services to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana customers.
Do you offer design assistance?
Our showroom staff provides personalized design consultation for material selection, color coordination, and pattern layout to match your specific project needs.
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.
