Fireclay Tile

Specialties

Fireclay Tile brings tile to you when you want it, the way you want it. Choose among ceramic, glass, and brick tile showcasing a striking array of patterns, colors, and design trends. Our tile is handcrafted by our team of expert artisans in our Aromas, CA factory, where we ensure that each and every tile meets our rigorous standards of beauty and quality. Featuring bathroom tile, kitchen tile, floor tile, subway tile, backsplash tile and more. We’ll help you find the perfect tile for your next project.

Visit our San Francisco showroom, where one of our expert showroom designers will be ready to greet you (and a furry, four-​legged mascot, if you’re lucky). From recounting the history of subway tile to figuring out how much you’ll need for your installation, they’ll be delighted to assist you.

History

Established in 1986.

Some kids have swing sets. Paul had a kick wheel. Growing up among a family of artists, Fireclay Tile founder Paul Burns’ experience with ceramics began at an early age. At the ripe age of 10 years old he began helping his uncle in the San Jose tile factory. He worked well into his college years at University of California Berkeley, where he received his BA and did part-​time research on plant cell structure and plant morphology.

Taking skills he learned from his apprenticeship and science-​centered education, Paul set out on his own to form Fireclay Tile in 1985. Since founding Fireclay, Paul has been a pioneer in the ceramic tile industry. From numerous inventions to being one of the first to use recycled materials in his products, Paul has earned the trust and respect of thousands of loyal customers.

Meet the Business Owner

Paul Burns B.

Business Owner

The undisputed champion of all things Fireclay Paul Burns, along with the CEO and Head of Sales; Eric will do whatever it takes to support the team and ensure the best opportunity for success. After several years in the investing world at Lehman Brothers, Eric realized his true passion was working on entrepreneurial ideas in growing companies to bring new, innovative technologies into the lives of people who need them most. As a result, Eric applied to and graduated from Stanford Graduate School of Business in 2007. Upon a chance meeting with Founder Paul Burns, Eric brought his entrepreneurial spirit with him to Fireclay Tile in January 2009. Since then, Fireclay has grown from 24 to over 110 team members. Eric runs all aspects of Fireclay’s business, challenging the status quo and finding solutions to really big problems in sustainability, «green» technology, and healthcare.