Hardwood Floors & So Much More: A Sneak Peek At The History of Kenny’s Tile in Kansas City

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Hardwood Floors & So Much More: A Sneak Peek At The History of Kenny’s Tile in Kansas City

December 18, 2012

Kenny’s Tile was featured in the December 2012 issue of Kansas City Homes & Gardens.  This insightful article highlights multiple family-owned businesses in the area that make up a base of our local community.  Featured below is a section of the article introducing Kenny’s Tile & Floor Covering and how family influences the business. Get an inside peek at our company, our philosophies, and how we became the largest retail importer of hardwood floors, tile, carpet, and more in the entire country.   

KCH&G Article:

How and when did Kenny’s Tile & Floor Covering
 get its start?


Kenny used a GI loan after the Korean War, his large smile and good ol’ country boy work ethic to break in with local homebuilders. He proved his merit in a time when only European tile setters were desired, and he cultivated business relationships by serving clients beyond their expectations. Kenny always said, “Treat your customers, suppliers and employees like family. Be honest in your words and business dealings and have the integrity to always do your best.” That still holds true for the business today.

What’s your specialty?

Everything we have is unique to the trends and fashions of the year. We pride ourselves on being the best at buying the most cutting-edge, up-to-date styles.

What's something most people don’t know
 about your company?


What you will find at Kenny’s usually can’t be found anywhere else. Kenny’s is currently the largest retail importer of tile, natural stone, granite, hardwood flooring and carpet in the USA and, yes, we are right here in Kansas City, Mo.

What roles do family members play in your company?

As a family, our role is pretty simple –– we just want to be better week to week at how well we do at our jobs and are always pushing one another to be the best at what we do. Therefore, job titles do not exist at Kenny’s Tile because we all gain valuable knowledge from each other, none better than the other.

What makes a family business unique?

Our dynamics of business and life. We’ve learned to leave life at home and business at the office, creating a business unlike most.

What is on the horizon?

What’s on the horizon for Kenny’s Tile has already begun. The third generation is cycling in from getting their degrees. The business principles set before us will only become stronger as we grow. The stars look bright as our family business starts a new era in the same town we all call home.

From beautiful hardwood floor installations to customized bathtubs, Kenny’s Tile can do it all when it comes to your home remodeling needs.  Our Kansas City area showroom contains the largest in-stock supply of tile, carpeting, and more for your convenience. Come visit us Monday thru Saturday or set up an appointment with one of our Kenny’s Tile designers!

To read the full article on the KCH&G website, click here.