Porcelain tile installation in Southwest Florida
Porcelain tile floors installed in Estero, Cape Coral, Naples and nearby communities, from standard sizes to wood-look planks.
Why porcelain suits a Florida home
Porcelain is fired at high temperatures from fine clay, which makes it dense, hard and very low in water absorption. It holds up to sand, wet feet, pets and humidity, and it isn't damaged by water the way wood or carpet can be.
It comes in finishes from polished marble and stone looks to matte concrete and wood grain, so it works in kitchens, bathrooms, entries, laundry rooms and throughout open living areas.
How a porcelain floor goes down
The slab is checked for flatness and cracks, and corrected before anything is set. The layout is planned from a center line so cuts at the walls are balanced and the pattern lines up with the main doorway.
Each tile is set with full mortar coverage so there are no hollow spots that can crack later. Grout joints are sized for the tile, grout color is matched to your choice, and transitions to adjoining floors are finished cleanly.
What's included
- Floors in any room of the house
- Wood-look porcelain planks
- Layout planned from a center line
- Balanced cuts at walls and doorways
- Full mortar coverage
- Transitions to adjoining floors
Recent work
Real projects by Priscilla Ferraro Flooring. Select a photo to enlarge it.
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Porcelain tile questions
Call 239-710-2315 for anything specific to your home.
Is porcelain better than ceramic for floors?
For most floors, yes. Porcelain is denser, harder and absorbs less water than ceramic, which makes it the stronger choice for kitchens, bathrooms, entries and high-traffic rooms. Ceramic works well on walls and in lighter-use areas.
Can porcelain tile go over my existing tile?
Sometimes, but it depends on how well the existing tile is bonded, how flat it is and how the added height affects doors and transitions. It's assessed at the measure.
How long before I can walk on new tile?
Mortar and grout need time to cure before heavy use. Timing depends on the products and conditions in the house, and you'll get specific guidance at the final walkthrough.
Other services
Tile, wood and grout work from the same installer.
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Shower and bathroom tile installation
Shower walls, recessed niches, mosaic floors and bathroom floors in porcelain and marble-look tile.
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Large-format tile installation
24-inch tiles and larger, set flat with a leveling system.
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Custom tile work
Herringbone, chevron, borders, inlays, backsplash and wall tile.
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Engineered wood flooring installation
Real wood over a stable core, glued or floated over concrete slab.
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Grout recoloring, refinishing and sealing
Recolor, refinish and seal grout to bring an existing tile floor back.
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Get an estimate for porcelain tile
Call Steve directly to describe the rooms, the material you have in mind and your timing. If he can't pick up, leave a message or send the estimate form and he'll get back to you.