Porcelain Tile Installation on Long Island

Generally yes for floors and wet areas. Porcelain has a lower water absorption rate and is denser, which makes it more forgiving in wet environments.

Yes — modern porcelain planks and slabs can be very convincing wood and stone looks with the durability of porcelain.

Porcelain is harder, denser, and more brittle, which means it dulls blades faster and demands a flatter substrate. The tile itself is also typically larger. The install takes more time but the result lasts decades longer in wet and high-traffic areas.

It’s the best mainstream choice. Porcelain is essentially impervious to water, which matters in basements with humidity swings and bathrooms with constant moisture. Many Long Island basement floors that are tile are porcelain.

Yes — the realism has improved dramatically in the last 5 years. Stone-look porcelain (marble, travertine, slate looks) and wood-look porcelain planks are some of the most popular installs we do. They give the look at a fraction of the maintenance.

Large-format porcelain (12x24, 24x24, slab) on the walls is on-trend and reduces grout lines. Shower floors should be smaller (mosaic, 2x2, penny) so they slope to the drain properly and provide grip when wet.