Best Tile Stores in Montreal: Showrooms Worth a Visit
This is Arta's guide, so yes, we start with our own showroom. Here are the other Montreal tile stores worth a visit too. We picked them the same way you would: by looking at what people say about them and what each one actually sells.
How we compared
We searched Google Maps for tile stores in Montreal in English and in French on November 14, 2026. We kept showrooms with a Google rating of 4.5 or higher and at least 40 reviews, with a Montreal-area address and a shop you can walk into. Big-box chains and stores under that bar are not on the list.
Then we read each store's own website to see what it sells. Ratings come from Google and move over time, so treat them as a starting point. We list every store in order of rating, then number of reviews, after our own.
Montreal tile stores at a glance
| Store | Google rating | Area | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arta Ceramic | 4.8 (72 reviews) | Décarie, Montreal | Natural stone, zellige and handmade tile, large slabs, designer program |
| Lifestyle Céramique | 4.9 (57 reviews) | Saint-Laurent | Porcelain, outdoor tile, custom mosaics, large-format slabs |
| Golden Elite Deco | 4.8 (213 reviews) | Saint-Léonard | Vanities and bathroom fixtures with tile |
| Céramique Royal | 4.7 (208 reviews) | Saint-Léonard | Porcelain, natural stone, stone slabs, designer program |
| Carreaux Métro | 4.6 (152 reviews) | Montréal-Nord | Porcelain in many looks and sizes, in-store designers |
| Tilmar | 4.6 (100 reviews) | Saint-Léonard | Imported ceramic, XXL formats, marble and travertine looks |
| La Tuilerie (Outremont) | 4.5 (206 reviews) | Outremont | Own collections, heated floors, showers, pro program |
Ratings and review counts: Google Maps, read November 14, 2026. Descriptions: each store's own website.
Our showroom first: Arta Ceramic
We are at 8120 Décarie Boulevard. You can see and touch every tile, stone and slab before you choose, which matters most for materials that vary, like zellige, travertine and natural marble. We carry tile, natural stone, countertop slabs and fine plumbing, and we work with designers through our Designer Program.
Open Monday to Friday 10 AM to 5 PM and Saturday 10 AM to 4 PM. Book a visit if you would like time with someone on the floor. Our Google rating is 4.8 from 72 reviews.
Other Montreal tile stores worth a visit
Lifestyle Céramique
A Saint-Laurent showroom at 7165 Autoroute Transcanadienne Ouest with a wide range: ceramic and porcelain, outdoor tile, custom mosaics, large-format slabs and natural stone. It is rated 4.9 on Google, from 57 reviews. A good stop if you want outdoor or large-format porcelain in one place.
Golden Elite Deco
Strongest on bathrooms. Vanities, faucets, showers and mirrors sit next to ceramic and porcelain flooring, so you can plan a whole bathroom in one visit. Google shows 4.8 from 213 reviews, at 5860 boulevard des Grandes-Prairies in Saint-Léonard. Its website lists several showrooms in the Montreal area.
Céramique Royal
A big Saint-Léonard store at 8845 rue Pascal-Gagnon. It carries porcelain, ceramic, mosaic and natural stone, plus stone slabs in quartz, granite and marble, and sells brands such as Silestone, Dekton and Caesarstone. It has a designers program and a dealer login. Rated 4.7 from 208 reviews.
Carreaux Métro
At 4755 boulevard Industriel in Montréal-Nord. Porcelain, ceramic and vinyl in matte, glossy and lappato finishes, with marble, wood, cement, terrazzo and slate looks and sizes from 2×2 to 32×32. Designers on site help you choose by room and light. Rated 4.6 from 152 reviews.
Tilmar
Imported ceramic at 6425 boulevard Couture in Saint-Léonard, with large XXL formats and marble and travertine looks. It serves architects, builders and designers as well as homeowners, and ships across Canada. Rated 4.6 from 100 reviews.
La Tuilerie, Outremont
The Outremont shop at 835 avenue Querbes is part of a Quebec group with eight stores. It sells tile, flooring, heated floors and shower systems, much of it from its own collections, with virtual design consultations and a pro program. Rated 4.5 from 206 reviews. The Saint-Laurent store on rue Griffith is rated 4.5 from 214.
How to choose tile for a Montreal home
Visit two or three stores before you decide. The showroom matters less than the answers you get. These are the questions worth asking in all of them.
Outdoor tile: ask about freeze-thaw
Montreal winters crack tile that soaks up water. For a terrace, entry or balcony, ask whether the tile is rated frost resistant and for its water absorption. Porcelain, which absorbs very little water, is the usual choice outdoors. Ask for the manufacturer's written spec, not just a verbal yes. Glazed clay tiles such as zellige and terracotta are mostly for indoor use unless the maker says otherwise.
Floors: look at the PEI rating
The PEI scale rates how well a glazed tile resists wear, from 0 to 5. A 3 suits most home floors. A 4 is the safer pick for a busy entry or a kitchen with heavy traffic. Wet areas also need a slip rating, so ask for it by name.
Rectified edges mean thinner grout lines
Rectified tiles are cut to a precise size after firing, so they sit tight with narrow grout lines. That gives a calm, continuous look. Handmade tile is the opposite: the edges are not precise, and wider grout lines are part of its charm. Choose the look first, then tell your installer.
Always take samples home
Take a sample home and look at it in the morning, at noon and under your lamps. Tile reads differently in a showroom light than on your wall. For handmade tile, ask to see several pieces, because tone varies from one piece to the next.
Ask about lead times in writing
Some tile is on the floor in the store and some is ordered from overseas. Ask whether yours is in stock, how long the order takes and whether it can be cancelled. Order a little extra for cuts and later repairs, and keep the box numbers so future tiles match.
If you are still choosing a material, our guides to zellige, terracotta and travertine go deeper.
Sources
Google Maps ratings and review counts for each store, read November 14, 2026, through a Google Maps search for "tile store montreal" and "magasin de céramique montréal". Store descriptions from the stores' own websites: latuilerie.com, royalceramic.com, carreauxmetro.com, tilmar.ca, lifestyleceramique.com, goldenelitedeco.com. Tile standards: ANSI A137.1 (slip resistance), ISO 10545 (frost resistance and water absorption) and the PEI wear scale. Stores can change their range and hours, so confirm before you go.
Common questions
Which Montreal tile store is best?
It depends on what you are tiling. We would like you to visit us, and we have listed the others so you can compare in person. For outdoor porcelain, a store like Lifestyle Céramique may suit you. For a full bathroom, Golden Elite Deco. For natural stone and handmade tile, come see us.
Can I visit a showroom without an appointment?
At Arta you can walk in during opening hours, or book a visit if you want someone with you. For the other stores, check their hours and ask whether they prefer an appointment, since both change.
Do I need a designer to shop?
No. These stores sell to homeowners, and several, including Arta, also run programs for designers and contractors.
What tile is right for a Montreal winter?
Outdoors, low-absorption porcelain that the maker rates frost resistant. Indoors, almost any tile works. Ask for the written spec for anything that will freeze.
How do you compare stores fairly?
We used Google ratings and review counts for the same search on one day, then read each store's own website. We left out stores with fewer than 40 reviews or under 4.5, and big-box chains.