06/12/2026
Italian Specialist Tile Design Inc. is a highly-rated, local tile and stone installation company based out of the Northwest Side of Chicago (specifically the Forest Preserve/Dunning area) and serving the surrounding suburbs.
The company is widely recognized for its owner and lead craftsman, Salvatore "Sal", who brings over 22 years of experience to his projects.
Core Services
The business specializes in both residential and commercial projects, handling high-end and complex installations:
Tile Design & Professional Installation: Working with materials like porcelain, ceramic, natural stone, marble, quartz, slate, and glass mosaics.
Full Remodels: Extensive experience in custom bathroom and kitchen renovations, including backsplashes, custom shower niches, waterfalls, and built-in benches.
Specialty Layouts: Known for handling intricate tile geometries, like custom hexagon patterns, fireplace surrounds, entryways, and step tiling.
Waterproofing & Grouting Systems: Utilizing specialized waterproofing to ensure wet areas (like showers and steam baths) are built to last.
Business Details
Area Served: Chicago, IL and the surrounding Chicagoland suburbs.
Pricing Model: They typically offer free estimates and consultations. Rather than charging a flat square-footage rate, pricing is tailored to the specific complexity of the project and materials used.
Customer Rep: Across platforms like HomeAdvisor, Angi, and Thumbtack, the business holds an exceptionally high rating (averaging 4.9 to 5.0 stars) with consistent praise for meticulous attention to detail, maintaining the integrity of original baseboards, and clean communication.
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