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American Import Tiles, Ltd. (AIT) is one of the largest importers and distributors of fine ceramic, porcelain and natural stone tiles in the midwest.  Founded in 1979, American Import Tiles has grown from a single building serving tile contractors on the south side of Chicago to two locations serving consumers, designers, architects and contractors across the country.

Our Mission:

  • Provide innovative ceramic, porcelain and natural stone tiles to our clients.
  • Partner with world class manufacturers to provide quality, value and variety in our products.
  • Maintain a product line and inventory to surpass clients’ needs.
  • Sustain superior customer service that exceeds clients’ expectations.

Our Business:

  • Sell everything needed to layout, install, and maintain ceramic, porcelain, and stone tile.
  • Deliver any amount of tile to any location within the continental United States.
  • We do not install tile, howerver we can refer reputable tile installers to you.
  • Provide design consulting service and suggestions.

Locations / Maps


Orland Park
Corporate headquarters, showroom, and distribution center
MWF 8:00a-5:00p
TTh   8:00a-8:00p
Sat   9:00a-5:00p
7000 Wheeler Dr.
Orland Park, IL, 60462
(708)614-8100 phone
(708)614-8104 fax
AIT Storefront
  • Staffed with design and tile experts
  • Huge showroom with child play room; Vignettes and sample rooms
  • Over 800 styles of tile to choose from; 2 million square foot of inventory
  • Shower doors and bath fixtures displays
  • We stock EVERYTHING needed to install tile; underlayment, adhesive, tile-cutters and tile saws, buckets, sponges, grout, etc.
  • We're Listed On The Chicago Illinois Business List
 
Merchandise Mart, Chicago, Illinois (Chicago Tile Institute in the Design Resource Center at LUXEHOME)
Showroom
M-F  9:00a-5:00p
Sat  10:00a-3:00p
163 Merchandise MartNew Address at Mart is Suite 163
Chicago, IL, 60654
(312)467-1640 phone
(312)467-5730 fax
Chicago Tile Institute showroom
  • Our display in the Chicago Tile Institute's boutique is part of the Design Resource Center located inside the famous LUXEHOME Kitchen, Bath & Building Design Center in The Merchandise Mart in Chicago.  LUXEHOME is 'the world's largest collection of luxury boutiques for home building and renovation'.
  • The Design Resource Center is a place for trade professionals and consumers to find and purchase new products and to gain insightful direction in their plans and needs.
  • Gain insightful direction in your plans and needs
  • The Mart offers one-stop shopping for building and remodeling
  • We're Listed On The Chicago Illinois Business List
   

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Orland Park Showroom
MWF 8:00a-5:00p
TTh 8:00a-8:00p
Sat 9:00a-5:00p
708.614.8100

Chicago Tile Institue at
Merchandise Mart

M-F 9:00a-5:00p
Sat 10:00a-3:00p
312.467.1640


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