Tile floor installation in Pinellas County

Many floor problems start before the first tile goes down. Is the floor flat and level enough for the tile you chose? Larger tiles need a flatter floor. Most Pinellas County homes are built on concrete slabs, so we check the slab for cracks, high and low spots, and how well it will bond with the mortar. Tile over a wood subfloor, common in second floors and additions, needs its own materials and methods.

Getting this right is what keeps a floor from cracking, popping loose or showing lippage (uneven edges between tiles). The last thing you want is to pay for beautiful porcelain and then have to tear it out.

We recommend porcelain

For durability and low maintenance, porcelain is hard to beat. By definition, porcelain absorbs 0.5% of its weight in water or less. Glazed porcelain is a little easier to clean; unglazed porcelain can have better slip resistance.

Shade variation

Tile is rated from V1 (little or no change from piece to piece) to V4 (a lot of variation in color and texture). Check the rating so the finished floor looks the way you expect.

Dye lots

Tiles are fired at high heat, so color can vary slightly from one batch to the next. Each box shows its lot. Order enough from the same lot to finish the job, plus 5 to 20% extra depending on the pattern, and keep a few spares for future repairs.