Fireclay Tile is a North American manufacturer of handcrafted ceramic, brick and glass tile for interior and exterior projects, operating factories in California and Washington since 1986.
Fireclay Tile is a North American architectural tile company that handcrafts ceramic, brick and glass tile for interior and exterior projects. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company manufactures from factories in California and Washington and serves the construction, building materials and interior design markets across the United States.
The company's ceramic tile is made with a recycled clay body engineered for freeze-proof performance in both interior and exterior settings, with a breaking strength of 393 lbs per foot - reported to be stronger than average porcelain. Its product range also includes handcrafted brick tile and glass tile. Fireclay Tile has produced lead-free products for over 40 years, and the business targets annual growth of 25-35%.
Fireclay Tile is an employee-owned company and was the first tile company to earn B Corp certification. It describes a people-first philosophy and a commitment to domestic manufacturing alongside rigorous sustainability practices aimed at reducing its environmental footprint. The company was founded by Paul Burns, its Chief Ceramicist, who began as an apprentice to his uncle at the age of ten; Eric Edelson has served as chief executive since 2009.
