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Porcelain and ceramic tile installation in Toronto
Porcelain and ceramic floor tile for the rooms that take water, salt and boots, laid flat on a prepared base with grout lines you can sight down.
A tile floor is only as good as what sits under it. Most of the tile failures people call us about, cracked pieces, hollow spots, edges that catch a sock, come from the base rather than the tile. So that is where we start, and that is what we price openly.
Where tile earns its place
Tile is the floor for rooms that get wet, gritty or both. In a Toronto house that usually means four places:
- Entries and mudrooms. Winter boots carry slush and road salt straight in. Porcelain does not care.
- Kitchens. Spills, dropped pans and a lot of standing in one spot.
- Bathrooms. Water on the floor is a given, and tile with properly sealed grout handles it.
- Basements. Over a concrete slab that has been checked for moisture and levelled, porcelain stays put where wood would struggle.
For bedrooms and living areas, a wood or vinyl plank floor is often warmer underfoot and easier on the budget. We will tell you if that is the better call.
Porcelain or ceramic?
| Ceramic | Porcelain | |
|---|---|---|
| Body | Softer, more porous | Dense, very low water absorption |
| Best for | Bathrooms and kitchens with light traffic | Entries, basements, busy kitchens |
| Cutting | Easier | Slower, harder on blades |
| Publicly quoted Toronto range, installed (October 2026) | $7 to $14 per sq ft | $9 to $18 per sq ft |
Those ranges come from published Toronto sources, not from us. Your own price is set on your written, itemized quote after we measure.
Large format tile
Big porcelain, 24 x 24, 24 x 48 and larger, gives a calm floor with few grout lines. It is also unforgiving. A large tile will not bend to follow a dip, so the floor has to be flat across the whole piece. We check with a long straightedge, level where needed, back-butter each tile and use a clip levelling system so neighbouring edges sit at the same height. Publicly quoted Toronto ranges for large format porcelain seen in October 2026 sat at $13 to $18 per sq ft installed.
Heated floor mats
A heated mat turns a cold January bathroom or basement into somewhere you are happy to stand barefoot. The mat is laid over the prepared base, tested for resistance before it is covered, tested again after tiling, and connected to a thermostat. We list the mat, the thermostat and the electrical work separately so the cost is clear. Mat brands we install: [CONFIRM].
What you can expect from us
Tile jobs are where the “we found something under the old floor” phone call usually happens. Our quote includes a named levelling allowance [CONFIRM], and if the base needs more than that we stop, send photos and wait for your written OK. Cutting is done outside or in the garage where possible [CONFIRM], and the room is vacuumed at the end of every day. Read more about how we work.
If water has already damaged a nearby wood floor, our floor repair crew can fix that in the same visit. Planning a condo bathroom? See condo and commercial flooring for how we handle building rules.
Ready to talk about a room? Book a free measure.
Photo placeholder: Tiler setting a large grey porcelain tile with levelling clips on a Toronto kitchen floor
How a tile job runs
Look at the base first
We check the subfloor for flatness, bounce and moisture, because tile shows every flaw underneath it. Whatever we find goes on the quote as its own line.
Lay out on paper, then dry
We plan where the cuts land so you do not end up with a thin sliver at the door or along the most visible wall, and we confirm the layout with you before any mortar is mixed.
Build the base
Levelling, an uncoupling membrane or cement board as the floor needs, and a heated mat set in place and tested before it is covered, if you chose one.
Set, level and grout
Tiles are back-buttered where the size calls for it and set with a levelling system on large format. Grout goes in once the thinset has cured.
Seal, clean and walk through
Grout is sealed where the product needs it, the room is cleaned, and we walk the floor with you and write down anything that needs another look.
What affects the price
Every quote is written and itemized, so you can see where each dollar goes. These are the things that move the number.
Tile size and format
Large format pieces such as 24 x 48 need a flatter base, more mortar coverage and two people per tile, so they cost more to lay than standard sizes.
Porcelain or ceramic
Porcelain is denser and harder to cut than ceramic. Both the material price and the labour time differ.
Subfloor preparation
Self-levelling, membrane, cement board or repairs to a soft wood subfloor. This is where most tile budgets move, so it is itemized separately.
Removal of the old floor
Lifting old tile and its mortar bed takes far longer than pulling up carpet or a click floor.
Heated floor mat
The mat, the thermostat and the electrical connection are separate lines, so you can see what the warmth adds.
Pattern and cuts
Herringbone, diagonal layouts, many corners, a toilet flange or a floor drain all add cutting time.
Frequently asked questions
How much does tile installation cost per square foot in Toronto?
Publicly quoted Toronto ranges seen in October 2026 run about $7 to $14 per sq ft installed for ceramic, $9 to $18 for porcelain, and $13 to $18 for large format porcelain, with labour alone quoted at $5 to $8. These are market figures, not our prices. Your written quote is based on your room, your tile and what the base needs.
Why does 24 x 48 tile cost more to install?
Big tiles need a very flat floor, full mortar coverage on the back of each piece and careful handling. A slight hump that a small tile would ride over leaves a large tile rocking or with a raised edge, so more preparation goes in first.
Can you put a heated floor under tile?
Yes. An electric mat is set under the tile in a thin layer of mortar and tested before and after the tile goes down. The electrical hookup is done by a licensed electrician [CONFIRM].
Is tile a good choice for a basement floor?
It can be, since porcelain shrugs off damp. We take moisture readings on the slab first and fix low spots and cracks, because tile set over a moving or uneven slab is what cracks later.
How long before we can walk on new tile?
Usually the next day for light foot traffic once the grout has set, with heavier use a little later. We give you the exact times for the products used on your job in writing.
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Get a tile quote
We reply within one business day [CONFIRM] to book a free in-home measure. Your quote is written and itemized: materials, labour, prep, removal and disposal, so there are no surprises later.
- No obligation and no pressure
- Photos help: you can send them after we reply
- We never share your details
Get a written, itemized quote
Tell us about your floors. We will book a visit, measure, and send a quote that lists every cost up front.