Business Details
27 Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Custom Tile & Stone Solutions in Austin
Founded in 1999, Architectural Tile & Stone has established itself as Austin's premier provider of high-quality natural stone and ceramic tile solutions. Our legacy of craftsmanship spans over two decades, rooted in Steve Rymer's lifelong dedication to the tile industry, which began in his childhood and evolved through family business experience and formal education. As a family-owned operation, we combine generational expertise with modern design trends, sourcing rare materials from global quarries to deliver timeless yet contemporary aesthetics. Our team of design professionals and artisans provides personalized service, from initial consultation to expert installation, ensuring meticulous attention to detail in every project.With in-house fabrication capabilities and a commitment to innovation, we serve both residential and commercial clients, offering exclusive products unavailable elsewhere in the region. Our accreditation by the Natural Stone Institute underscores our adherence to industry excellence, while our long-tenured team membersmany with over a decade of servicedemonstrate our investment in skilled craftsmanship and employee satisfaction.
Services
Natural stone slabs
Ceramic tiles
In-house fabrication
Expert installation
Cut-to-size options
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of expertise in luxury stone and tile sourcing
- Our in-house fabrication ensures precise customization and quality control
- We provide personalized design advice from architecture-trained professionals
- Our installation team has 10+ years average tenure with specialized craftsmanship
- We maintain exclusive global supplier relationships for unique material access
Associations and certifications
- Natural Stone Institute
What people say
UNTOUCHABLE selection
Top notch customer service
Perfect installations
Second to none product knowledge
Family owned pride
Services
Natural stone slabs
We import premium marble, quartzite, and granite slabs directly from quarries in Italy and beyond. Our in-house fabrication process includes precise cutting, polishing, and pattern matching to ensure seamless installations. Clients receive exclusive access to rare materials through our global supplier network.
Ceramic tiles
Our curated collection features exclusive ceramic and natural stone tiles unavailable elsewhere in Texas. From textured porcelain to hand-etched marble designs, we offer both cost-effective and luxury options with cut-to-size capabilities for residential and commercial applications.
In-house fabrication
Our fabrication facility handles complex layouts and precise cuts using advanced technology. We employ Slabsmith software for visual pattern matching and provide pre-installation mockups to ensure client satisfaction with seam placement and overall design continuity.
Expert installation
Our installation team specializes in challenging applications, using specialized equipment for tight seams and safety. With decades of combined experience, they handle complex geometries and large-scale projects requiring precision crane operations or multi-phase coordination.
Cut-to-size options
We coordinate bespoke tile manufacturing for unique project requirements. Our process includes detailed selection sheets and lot photo verification to ensure dimensional accuracy and visual consistency before final delivery to construction sites.
People
Steve Rymer
Founder
With over 30 years in the tile industry, Steve founded the company in 1999 after working in family businesses and Dallas Design District. He established Austin's first Natural Stone Institute-accredited operation.
Ryan Steele
Third Generation Leader
Bringing modern design expertise since joining in 2015, Ryan enhanced digital presence while maintaining family values. She oversees operations with interior design credentials and seven years at a Houston architecture firm.
Questions
What types of stone materials do you carry?
We offer premium marble, quartzite, granite, and other natural stone slabs imported from quarries worldwide, including exclusive Italian selections unavailable elsewhere in Texas.
Do you provide installation services?
Yes, our expert installation team handles complex residential and commercial projects with specialized equipment for precise seams and challenging geometries.
Can I get custom-sized tiles?
We coordinate bespoke tile manufacturing for unique dimensions and provide detailed selection sheets to ensure accuracy for your specific project requirements.
How do I schedule a consultation?
Call (512) 420-9989 or email [email protected] to book an appointment with our design experts for personalized material selection and project planning.
Are your products available outside Austin?
While based in Austin, we serve clients across Texas and coordinate nationwide shipments of our exclusive stone and tile products.
What makes your company different?
We combine third-generation expertise with modern design innovation, offering exclusive global materials, in-house fabrication, and a family-owned commitment to quality that's earned top industry accreditation.
