Olympia Tile and Stone — Canada's Largest Tile Importer Since 1956
Olympia Tile and Stone is Canada's largest tile importer, established in 1956 and building on a legacy that began in 1927. Their product range includes luxury vinyl tiles, porcelain tiles, natural stone, mosaics, and specialty items — a one-stop source for homeowners, architects, designers, and contractors. With exclusive Studio, Cira, Onset, and Stages design programs not available elsewhere, Olympia delivers commercial-grade quality with designer-grade aesthetics. Yaletown Floor stocks 45 Olympia Tile SKUs with free Canada-wide samples and shipping.
Why Olympia Tile
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Canada's largest tile importer — Olympia has imported tile into Canada since 1956 and partners with 75+ manufacturers worldwide.
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Exclusive design collections — Studio, Cira, Onset, and Stages programs are designed by Olympia and not available elsewhere.
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50+ North American distribution centres — Stock-program tile ships in 1–2 weeks vs 8–12 weeks for direct overseas imports.
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LEED-credit eligible — Olympia is an active LEED participant; many SKUs qualify for MR, EQ, and ID credits.
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Coordinated trim and mosaic programs — Spec an entire room from one collection with matching field, trim, mosaic, and feature pieces.
Olympia Tile technical specifications
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PEI rating (porcelain): 4–5 — residential heavy traffic, kitchens, and entryways
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Water absorption (porcelain): <0.5% — frost-resistant, outdoor-rated, fully waterproof
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Wear layer (Olympia LVT): 0.5–0.7mm aluminum-oxide top coat — commercial-grade wear
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Waterproof rating: 100% waterproof porcelain; LVT rated for full bathroom and kitchen submersion
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Format range: 4"×4" mosaic to 24"×48" large-format porcelain
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Stock-program lead time: 1–2 weeks from 50+ North American distribution centres
Common tile concerns — solved
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"Tile cracks under foot traffic?" Olympia porcelain rated PEI 4–5 is engineered for residential heavy traffic without chipping or surface wear.
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"Natural stone high maintenance?" Olympia pre-sealed stone extends sealing intervals from 1 year to 3–5 years.
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"Hard to coordinate full rooms?" Olympia's matching field, trim, mosaic, and feature programs eliminate the need to source pieces from multiple vendors.
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"Imported tile long lead times?" Olympia stocks 50+ North American warehouses — standard stock-program SKUs ship in 1–2 weeks.
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"Slip risk in wet areas?" Choose R10 (residential bathrooms) or R11 (showers, pool decks) Olympia porcelain for COF-compliant traction.
Frequently asked questions
What is Olympia Tile known for?
Canada's largest tile importer, incorporated in 1956. Distributes porcelain, ceramic, natural stone, and mosaic from 75+ manufacturers, plus exclusive Olympia collections like Studio, Cira, Onset, and Stages.
Is Olympia porcelain or ceramic better for floors?
For floors, choose porcelain rated PEI 4 or higher. Olympia's stock-program porcelain is dense, low-absorption (<0.5%) and rated for residential heavy traffic. Ceramic is fine for walls but typically not recommended for floor installations outside light-residential bathrooms.
Can Olympia Tile be used in showers?
Yes — Olympia porcelain rated R11 or higher meets COF requirements for shower floors. For walls, any glazed porcelain or ceramic works.
What's the difference between Olympia and Daltile?
Both are major tile distributors. Olympia is Canadian-owned with stronger Canadian distribution and exclusive design collections. Daltile is US-based with broader US warehouse coverage.
How much does Olympia Tile cost?
Olympia Tile at Yaletown Floor ranges from $4 to $14 CAD per sq ft. Mid-grade porcelain at $5–$8; premium large-format and natural stone at $9–$14.
How do I order a sample?
Free samples on every Olympia Tile SKU — click "Order Sample" on any product page. Ships Canada-wide in 2–3 business days.
