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About our Company
The Beginning
Nino Buonsante started working with stone at the age of 10 with his father in a small town in Italy called
Mola Di Bari. He continued his apprenticeship till the age of 17 when he traveled to Germany to find work to
support his family. After working for two years in Germany he returned to Italy to complete his mandatory Army
service for 2 years. Following his service he began to work for a contracting company installing various applications
of tile and stone. Nearly three years later at the age of 24 he was able to work for himself. For six years he owned
and operated his own tile contracting business. With dreams of going to America he decided to travel there for work.
He worked at a meat packing company while trying to find work as a tile setter. Four months later he returned to
Italy and married Carmela. Shortly after his marriage he returned to the United States to find work doing what he
did best, unfortunately it was still hard for him to get a job in his trade. All he could find was a job as a candy maker
for Brach’s Candy. During his time at Brach’s he came in contact with a company that was able to give him some
work on the side. He worked two Jobs for two years before starting his own tile company in 1976. Due to his
extensive knowledge he started opening peoples eyes to the art of fine Italian craftsmanship. Little by little he was
in demand due to his skills and his background. Nino was the go to tile setter in the city of Chicago.
Our Home Town In Italy
Mola Di Bari
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Tony and Vito
Just like his father did to him, Nino started teaching his sons the art and craft of tiling so they could carry on
the great tradition and long line of tile setters who carry the Buonsante name. He taught his first son Tony at a
young age. After taking him to work on weekends and summers he noticed Tony really had a knack for symmetry
and perfection. At the age of 20 Tony started working full time with his father so he could continue to learn the
wealth of knowledge that Nino had to give. Tony added the knowledge and techniques he learned to his already
meticulous attention to detail. He developed a knack for assessing job circumstances and applying the best
techniques for any situation. Tony has also been asked to consult on how to complete difficult jobs and why
improper installation failed. Nino was not done yet when it came to spreading his great knowledge. His youngest
son, Vito followed an almost identical path to his brother Tony. He also worked on weekends and summers with
his dad and brother. While getting a barrage of knowledge from two master tile setters at the same time. He
quickly learned what it takes and the techniques necessary to complete the hardest jobs in the industry. Adding his
own touch and organizational skills he continues to find ways to make jobs run smoother and more efficiently. In
the end your looking at a full service, tile and stone installation company that has an extraordinary wealth of
knowledge and experience for now and many years into the future.
Chicago