Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Midwest Tile & Stone Experts Since 1937
Founded in 1937 by twin brothers Howard and Stanley Mees, our company has grown from a ceramic tile contracting business into one of the Midwest's most trusted tile and stone distributors. We pioneered independent tile distribution in the United States and have maintained continuous family leadership through three generations. Our Cincinnati headquarters houses an extensive indoor slab selection center and stone fabrication facility, serving both residential and commercial clients. We expanded strategically throughout the Midwest during the 1970s-2000s, establishing satellite locations in major regional markets. Our 85-year history demonstrates deep industry expertise through multiple economic cycles and market transformations.We offer comprehensive solutions including product selection, fabrication, and installation under one roof. Our team maintains specialized knowledge in natural stone varieties including granite, marble, and travertine, as well as engineered materials. We provide technical support resources like CEU programs for commercial clients and maintain partnerships with leading manufacturers. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through our investment in facility expansions and fabrication technology. Today, we continue serving the industry under third-generation leadership while maintaining our founding principles of reliability and customer service.
Services
Granite Slabs
Ceramic Tile
Stone Fabrication
Commercial Supply
Indoor Slab Selection
Product Samples
Continuing Education Programs
Installation Services
Details
- Year established: 1937
Highlights and features
- We have 85 years of continuous experience in tile and stone distribution
- Our team maintains specialized knowledge of natural and engineered stone materials
- We offer complete solutions from selection to fabrication to installation
- Our Cincinnati facility features state-of-the-art slab selection and fabrication capabilities
- We provide technical resources including CEU programs for commercial clients
What people say
Extensive selection
Expert guidance
Quality materials
Professional service
Services
Granite Slabs
We offer premium granite slabs for countertops, flooring, and architectural applications. Our inventory includes both domestic and imported varieties in multiple finishes. Our selection process helps clients choose appropriate materials based on durability, maintenance requirements, and aesthetic considerations.
Stone Fabrication
Our fabrication services include precision cutting, edging, and finishing of natural stone materials. We maintain modern facilities in Cincinnati with equipment for creating custom countertops, vanities, and architectural elements. Our technicians follow strict quality control standards for dimensional accuracy and finish quality.
Commercial Supply
We provide comprehensive material supply solutions for commercial construction projects. Our services include product selection assistance, sample procurement, and technical documentation. We offer continuing education programs for design professionals and maintain relationships with major manufacturers to ensure product availability.
Indoor Slab Selection
Our Cincinnati facility features an extensive indoor slab selection center with climate-controlled storage. Customers can view and select materials year-round without weather-related limitations. The space allows for proper lighting conditions to evaluate stone characteristics and color variations.
Installation Services
We offer professional installation services for tile and stone materials by experienced technicians. Our team follows industry best practices for substrate preparation, material handling, and finishing techniques. We provide guidance on proper maintenance procedures to preserve material appearance and longevity.
People
Howard L. Mees
Former Owner
Third-generation leader who expanded operations across multiple Midwestern markets. Managed company growth through economic cycles while maintaining family ownership principles. Passed away in 2022 after decades of industry leadership.
Todd Meyer
Current Manager
Third-generation family member now managing operations following Howard L. Mees' passing. Brings continuity to business leadership while overseeing Mees Tile & Marble of Kentucky operations alongside Cincinnati headquarters.
Questions
What types of stone materials do you carry?
We offer granite, marble, limestone, onyx, quartzite, semi-precious stone, slate, travertine, and quartz products for residential and commercial applications.
Do you provide installation services?
Yes, we offer professional installation services for tile and stone materials performed by experienced technicians following industry best practices.
Are samples available for commercial projects?
We provide sample procurement services for commercial clients, including assistance with product selection and technical documentation.
Do you offer continuing education for design professionals?
Yes, we provide CEU programs for architects and design professionals working on commercial projects requiring tile and stone materials.
What are your showroom hours?
Our Cincinnati showroom is open Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm and Saturday 8:00am-12:00pm.
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.
