Johnson Tiles vs MSI Surfaces:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Johnson Tiles had more branded searches than MSI Surfaces among tiles worldwide. Johnson Tiles had about 33,100 branded searches, while MSI Surfaces had 14,800. Johnson Tiles made up 9% of all tile searches we track, and MSI Surfaces accounted for 4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about tiles, MSI Surfaces appeared in all three answers and Johnson Tiles in none.
Who do people search for more?
Johnson Tiles, about 2 searches for every 1 for MSI Surfaces
Who does AI mention more?
MSI Surfaces, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
MSI Surfaces, the only one of the two named
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Top tiles in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, MSI Surfaces appeared in all three answers. Johnson Tiles did not appear in any of the three answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Daltile3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- MSI Surfaces3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Marazzi3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Porcelanosa3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Emser Tile2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Topps Tiles0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Johnson Tiles0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Fired Earth0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Original Style0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which tile brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best tile brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best tile brand for a home renovation?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best tiles”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bathroom tiles”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Johnson Tiles or MSI Surfaces more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Johnson Tiles and MSI Surfaces by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine tiles we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Johnson Tiles, MSI Surfaces. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Topps Tiles | Daltile | Emser Tile | Johnson Tiles | MSI Surfaces | Fired Earth | Marazzi | Original Style | Porcelanosa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 39.8% | 26.5% | 9.8% | 8% | 4.4% | 6.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 41.2% | 22.6% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 3.7% | 11.5% | 1.6% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 35.4% | 29.1% | 10.6% | 10.6% | 4.8% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 41.2% | 27.5% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 4.5% | 5.2% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 41.5% | 27.7% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 4.6% | 4.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 40.3% | 26.9% | 9.9% | 8.1% | 5.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 43.9% | 24.1% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 4.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| May 2026 | 43.9% | 24.1% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 4.8% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 40.1% | 26.9% | 9.8% | 8% | 5.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2% |
| Jul 2026 | 40.4% | 27.1% | 9.9% | 8.1% | 5.4% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 44.5% | 24.4% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 44.7% | 24.5% | 9% | 9% | 4% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
How has the Johnson Tiles and MSI Surfaces comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Johnson Tiles was ahead of MSI Surfaces in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Johnson Tiles’ share of searches among tiles worldwide moved from 8% to 9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 33.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, MSI Surfaces’ share of searches among tiles worldwide moved from 4.4% to 4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 18.1K to 14.8K.
How did search popularity change for tiles worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, MSI Surfaces lost share of searches among tiles worldwide, from 4.9% to 4%.
Johnson Tiles’ share of searches among tiles worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 8% to 9% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Johnson Tiles’ and MSI Surfaces’ names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Johnson Tiles
1 branded search term
- johnson tiles
MSI Surfaces
1 branded search term
- msi surfaces
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