Bathroom tile and floors in Miami
Tile is what you see and touch, and the prepared surface under it decides how long it lasts. We choose the tile with you, then flatten, waterproof and set it so the finish holds up in a damp room.
- Walls and floors
- Large formats and mosaics
- Flat, sealed base
The tile is the last layer
Most of what makes tile last is under it. A floor that is not flat shows in large tiles, and a wall without a proper barrier lets water travel behind the finish where no one sees it.
Porcelain and ceramic are common choices in South Florida because they handle heat and moisture. Within that range the choices are wide, from stone-look slabs to small mosaics, and each one changes how the room is prepared.
- Tile size, and the layout that goes with it
- Matte or glossy, and slip resistance on the floor
- Grout color and joint width
- Trim: bullnose, metal edge or mitered corner
- Niche and bench finishes
- Where tile stops and paint starts
What Bathroom tile and floors gives you
Layout before cutting
We dry-fit the pattern and plan where cut tiles land, so the eye finds full tiles at the doorway and the shower rather than slivers.
A flat base
Large tile punishes an uneven floor. We check and level the surface first, because that is what keeps lippage and cracks down.
A barrier behind the finish
In showers and around tubs the water barrier is applied and checked before any tile is set, not assumed to be there.
Sealed at the joints
Movement joints and corners get flexible sealant instead of grout, so the room can shift a little without opening a gap.
From bare surface to finished tile
The steps are the same for a wall or a floor, with different checks at each one.
- Check flatness and soundness of the surface
- Level or repair it, and prime if the product asks for it
- Apply the water barrier in wet areas
- Mark the layout from the center lines
- Set the tile in the correct bed, with spacers
- Grout, clean, seal and caulk the corners
Over old tile, or not?
Sometimes tile can stay and sometimes it cannot. In a shower we usually remove it and look at what is behind, since a visible surface says little about the layers under it.
Bathroom tile and floors: common questions
Is large-format tile a good idea on a bathroom floor?
It can look wonderful, and it needs a very flat base and enough room to cut well. We check the floor first, and if it is not flat enough we suggest levelling it or choosing a smaller size.
What grout color should I choose?
A grout close to the tile color makes the surface read as one piece, while a contrast shows the pattern. We put a sample against your tile in the room light, since catalog pictures look different.
Can the same tile go on the wall and the floor?
Often yes, if the tile is rated for floors and the finish gives enough grip underfoot. Using one tile makes a small room feel larger, and a second tile in the shower floor can add the grip.
Ready to pick your tile?
Tell us the room and what you would change, leave your number, and we phone you to agree on a time.