Tile Flooring: a Popular Choice for Home or Business

Tile flooring adds timeless beauty to any home or commercial building, creating an elegant and modern look that will make a lasting impression. With durability and easy maintenance, it’s no wonder tile is one of the most popular choices for interior design. With its myriad colors, patterns, and textures available — you’re sure to find the perfect match for any style!

Hardwood floors also offer countless benefits such as beauty, durability and easy maintenance when properly installed.

Flooring Friend will help you think through the size of your space, the traffic patterns, your climate and budget when preparing your FREE estimate. We will help you choose the hardwood flooring product that best suits your needs.

Tile Flooring Costs

The cost of tiling can vary significantly depending on several factors: the type of tile you select, its Porcelain Enamel Institute (PEI) rating, and the installation location.

• Tile material: Tile material options include linoleum, limestone, terrazzo, glass, metal, granite, ceramic, travertine, porcelain, mosaic, vinyl, terracotta, cork, and pebble. Each material falls into a different price range.
• PEI rating: PEI ratings range from zero to five, with zero being for wall tiles and five for busy areas such as a commercial kitchen or outdoor space. Tiles with higher PEI ratings are usually more expensive than those with lower ratings.
• Installation location: The location of the tile flooring impacts its cost, especially if odd cuts or shapes need to be made around a toilet, drain, or narrow location. For instance, basement flooring is usually less expensive than tile flooring in a bathroom due to the difference in space and layout.

Tile Flooring Installation – DIY vs Professional Installer

Hiring a professional contractor to install your tile flooring is a great way to ensure a quality job completed in a timely manner. Professional tile installers have access to higher-quality materials and can help you choose the right tiles for your space. They can also advise you on installation techniques and options that may not be available if you do the work yourself.

The primary benefit of DIY tile installation is saving money on labor costs, however, without proper preparation and planning, you could end up with uneven floors, loose tiles, or other imperfections. If you make a mistake, there’s no professional to fix it for you. You’ll need to start over or hire someone else to do it.

Why not let us take care of installation so you don’t have to? Call to see tile flooring samples and get a FREE estimate: (561) 788-2222