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Tile Flooring Installation in Washington, DC
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Tile is the hardest-working floor in your home — impervious to water, easy to clean, and beautiful for decades when installed right. Purcell's Flooring has been setting tile across Washington, DC for over years, from porcelain plank floors in Georgetown rowhouses to large-format natural stone in Capitol Hill entryways. Whether you're renovating a primary bathroom in Dupont Circle, refreshing a mudroom in Cleveland Park, or updating a kitchen backsplash in Logan Circle, we bring the right materials, tools, and craftsmanship to get it done correctly the first time.
We handle the full scope on every tile project: demolition of existing surfaces, substrate assessment and reinforcement, waterproofing membrane installation for wet areas, setting, grouting, and final sealing. Our mobile showroom brings tile samples to your home at no charge so you can compare formats, finishes, and colors in your actual light — not in a fluorescent showroom — before committing to a single square foot.
Estimated Cost of Tile Flooring in Washington, DC
Tile pricing varies by material, format size, and pattern complexity. Larger formats and diagonal/herringbone layouts add labor. Here are typical installed ranges for DC homes — your detailed estimate is free.
| Option | Typical Installed Cost | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Ceramic (installed) | $6 – $10 / sq ft | Bathrooms, laundry rooms, budget kitchens. |
| Porcelain Tile (installed) | $9 – $15 / sq ft | High-traffic kitchens, entryways & mudrooms. |
| Large-Format Porcelain (24"×24"+) | $12 – $18 / sq ft | Modern open-plan living & dining areas. |
| Natural Stone (marble, travertine) | $15 – $30 / sq ft | Luxury bathrooms & Georgetown/Kalorama entryways. |
| Shower / Wall Tile | $12 – $22 / sq ft | Full bathroom tile including niche work. |
Installed ranges include tile, setting material, grout, and labor. Substrate repair, waterproofing membranes, and heated floor systems are quoted separately. Book a free in-home measure for exact pricing.
Choosing the right tile for your DC home
Older DC rowhouses often have subfloor movement that requires extra prep — we assess deflection and reinforce where needed before setting a single tile. Dupont Circle and Logan Circle condo owners frequently choose large-format porcelain planks that mimic hardwood without the moisture risk in below-grade units. Families in Petworth and Cleveland Park tend toward matte-finish porcelain that hides footprints in busy kitchens.
Tile pairs naturally with warm floors elsewhere. See our hardwood flooring installation for adjacent rooms, or carpet installation for bedrooms. Ready to start? Request a free quote and we'll bring samples to you.
What's included
- Subfloor assessment & reinforcement where needed
- Waterproofing membrane for wet areas
- Porcelain, ceramic & natural stone options
- Large-format, plank & mosaic installation
- Grout sealing & finishing
- Old tile demo & haul-away available
Featured Tile Brands We Install
We carry samples from every tile line below and bring them directly to your Washington, DC home — free. Compare formats, finishes, and color tones in your real lighting before you make any decisions.
American Olean
American Olean has been a tile industry benchmark for over a century. Their Lyric mosaic and Metro Blox collections are popular in DC bathroom renovations from Capitol Hill to Woodley Park. For homeowners seeking a sleek, grout-minimized look, their large-format rectified 24×48 porcelain is our go-to recommendation for master bathrooms.
Daltile
Daltile's deep catalog — from Salerno glazed porcelain to the Perpetuo natural stone-look series — gives our installers options for any DC project and budget. Their Color Wheel Collection for backsplashes and Amity Point glazed floor tile are consistent sellers for Georgetown kitchen and Kalorama bathroom renovations.
MSI Surfaces
MSI's tile division spans porcelain wood-look plank to natural quartzite and marble-look surfaces. Their Bianco Calacatta ceramic delivers a budget-friendly marble aesthetic popular in Dupont Circle and Navy Yard bathrooms, while their natural stone options anchor luxury bathrooms in Kalorama and Wesley Heights.
Emser Tile
Emser's Craft and Framework series are frequently specified for DC bathroom floor and shower tile that needs a textured, slip-resistant surface. Their large-format porcelain in warm concrete tones works beautifully in open-plan Penn Quarter and Shaw apartments where a clean, contemporary aesthetic is the goal.
Happy Floors
Happy Floors imports European porcelain and natural stone that punches above its price point. Their Italian-manufactured Nest Wood porcelain plank is one of our top picks for Logan Circle and Kalorama homeowners who want a premium wood-look tile with tight, realistic grain. We bring Happy Floors samples directly to your home.
Decovita
Decovita specializes in large-format porcelain slabs and rectified tiles in stone-look finishes, ideal for statement bathroom feature walls and kitchen islands in higher-end DC renovation projects. Their slim-profile panels are a popular choice for contemporary accent walls in modern Navy Yard and Capitol Riverfront condos.
Florida Tile
Florida Tile's Made in the USA domestic porcelain line appeals to Georgetown and Cleveland Park homeowners who prefer American-manufactured materials. Their Nuance and Home HD collections balance long-term durability with classic styling for kitchens, entryways, and mudrooms — rooms that see the most daily foot traffic.
Sita Tile
Sita Tile Distributors brings an eclectic mix of European and domestic porcelain, glass, and natural stone at competitive pricing. Their handmade Moroccan-look and encaustic cement tile lines are a favorite in Adams Morgan and Shaw renovation projects where a distinctive, artisan floor finish sets the home apart.
Neighborhoods we serve for Tile Flooring
We bring our crew and mobile showroom across the District. Popular areas include:
Frequently asked questions
How long does tile installation take in a typical DC kitchen?
A standard kitchen floor (200–300 sq ft) takes 1–2 days to set, plus 24 hours for grout cure before foot traffic. Larger projects or intricate patterns take longer — we'll give you a timeline when we measure.
What's the difference between porcelain and ceramic tile?
Porcelain is denser and less porous than ceramic, making it better for high-moisture areas like bathrooms and entryways. Ceramic is slightly softer and easier to cut, which keeps costs lower for dry areas. Both are excellent choices — we'll help you pick based on your room and budget.
Do you tile shower walls and backsplashes too?
Yes. We handle full bathroom tile installations including floors, walls, and niches, as well as kitchen backsplashes. One crew, one quote — no need to coordinate separate contractors.
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