PALM COAST TILE
Tile installation for floors and walls, done by a tile company
Most of the tile we install goes into homes that are already lived in: a bathroom that is being redone, a kitchen that needs a backsplash, or carpet and old flooring coming out so tile can run through the main rooms. Some customers already have the tile sitting in the garage. Others call before they have picked anything and want help narrowing it down.
This page covers tile installation in general. If you already know the room, the pages for shower tile, bathroom floors and kitchen backsplashes go into more detail on each one.
MATERIALS
The tile we install, and where each one makes sense
The tile you choose changes how the job is done and what it costs to install, so it helps to know the differences before you buy.
Porcelain
Dense, hard and close to waterproof, which is why it is the usual choice for floors, showers and anywhere that gets wet. It is also harder to cut, so detailed layouts take longer than they would in ceramic.
Ceramic
Lighter and easier to cut than porcelain. It works well on walls and backsplashes and in rooms with ordinary foot traffic.
Natural stone
Marble, travertine and slate vary from piece to piece, so the layout is planned with the actual boxes on site. Stone is porous and needs to be sealed, and some stones need a white setting material so nothing shows through.
Mosaic and glass
Small-format tile follows slopes and curves, which makes it a good fit for shower floors, niches and backsplashes. Glass shows everything behind it, so the wall has to be flat and the mortar even.
Large-format tile
Tile with a side of 15 inches or more, including the popular 12×24 and 24×48 sizes. Fewer grout lines, but the floor or wall underneath has to be much flatter than it does for small tile, and that preparation is part of the job.
Wood-look plank tile
Long porcelain planks that look like hardwood and can go in wet rooms. Because long tiles are rarely perfectly straight, the offset between rows is kept short to avoid raised edges.
PALM COAST TILE
What happens before the tile goes down
How long a tile job lasts depends mostly on the surface it is bonded to. That is where the first part of every job goes.
The surface is checked and prepared
On a concrete slab, which is what most Palm Coast homes are built on, we look for cracks, high and low spots and anything left behind by the old floor. On a wood subfloor we check that it is stiff enough and add the right underlayment. Walls get checked for flat and plumb.
The layout is planned with you
Before any tile is set we work out where the pattern starts, where the cuts fall and how the tile meets doorways, tubs and cabinets. Small slivers at a doorway or an off-center pattern are decided at this stage, not discovered at the end.
FREE ESTIMATE
Tell us about the room and the tile you have in mind
Call or text with the room, the rough size and whether you have chosen the tile yet. We will set up a time to see it and give you a free estimate.
COST
What affects the cost of a tile installation
We price a job after seeing the room, because the same square footage can be a very different amount of work. These are the things that move the number:
What has to come out
Removing carpet is quick. Removing old tile that is bonded to a slab is slow, dusty work, and it is often the biggest variable in a flooring job.
The condition of the floor or wall
Leveling a floor, repairing cracks or replacing damaged backer board adds time and material before any tile is set.
Tile size and pattern
Large-format tile, herringbone, diagonal layouts and mosaics all take longer than a simple straight or offset pattern.
Cuts and details
Niches, benches, outlets, floor vents, door casings and transitions to other floors are where the hours go on a detailed job.
AT A GLANCE
Tile installation at a glance
A short summary of what we do. Your estimate spells out what is included for your room.
F.A.Q
Frequently asked questions
Can you install tile over my existing tile floor?
Sometimes. The old tile has to be solidly bonded, flat and free of cracks, and the extra height has to work at doorways, appliances and transitions to other rooms. If the old floor sounds hollow or is cracked, it needs to come out first.
Can I supply my own tile?
Yes. Several of our customers buy their tile before they call us. It helps to tell us the size and material up front, and to hold off on ordering the final quantity until the room has been measured, so the order includes enough for cuts and a few spares.
How long does a tile installation take?
It depends on how much has to be removed, how much preparation the floor needs, and the size and pattern of the tile. A backsplash is a short job. A full bathroom or several rooms of flooring takes longer. We give you the expected timeline with the estimate.
Do you install tile on a concrete slab?
Yes. Most homes in this area are slab on grade, and concrete is a good base for tile. Cracks in the slab are treated before tiling so they are less likely to show up later in the tile above them.
Do you do small tile jobs?
Yes. One customer wrote in a Google review about a hallway transition between rooms that needed to be leveled and tiled with tile left over from another project. Call or text with what you have and we will tell you if it is something we can help with.
CONTACT
Let’s talk about your project
Call or text with the room you have in mind and a few photos. Estimates are free, and we are open Monday through Saturday.
Request a free estimate
WHERE WE WORK
Where we provide tile installation
Palm Coast Tile is based in Palm Coast and works throughout Flagler County and into the neighboring parts of Volusia and St. Johns County.
Tile installation for bathrooms, showers, kitchens and floors in Palm Coast and across Flagler County. More than 15 years of tile work.