Miami-Dade County
Miami Tile Contractor & Tile Installers
From Brickell high-rises to Coral Gables estates, we deliver precision tile work engineered for Miami's demanding climate and refined aesthetic.
Miami-Dade County
From Brickell high-rises to Coral Gables estates, we deliver precision tile work engineered for Miami's demanding climate and refined aesthetic.
Choosing a tile contractor in Miami is choosing who will be responsible for the longest-lasting surface in your home. Miami's architectural landscape demands tile work that performs as beautifully as it looks. Whether you are renovating a waterfront condo in Brickell, updating a mid-century home in Miami Shores, or outfitting a new commercial space in Wynwood, tile installation in Miami requires a contractor who understands the unique interplay of humidity, substrate conditions, and design expectations that define this market. At AP STONE INC., we bring that expertise to every project we take on.
South Florida's year-round humidity and heat put immense stress on improperly installed tile. Moisture migration through concrete slabs, a common issue in Miami construction, can cause tiles to tent, crack, or develop efflorescence within months if not addressed during preparation. Our team begins every Miami tile installation with comprehensive moisture testing and, when necessary, applies commercial-grade vapor barriers before setting a single tile. This attention to substrate prep is what separates a ten-year installation from a two-year headache.
The modern design movement sweeping neighborhoods like Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, and the Design District has driven tremendous demand for large-format porcelain slabs. These oversized tiles, some measuring 5 feet by 10 feet, create seamless surfaces with minimal grout lines that give interiors a clean, expansive feel. However, handling and installing large-format tile requires specialized equipment, proper thinset coverage, and leveling systems that most general contractors simply do not have. Our crew is specifically trained and equipped for large-format tile installation in Miami, ensuring lippage-free results across entire floor spans. Not sure large-format is the right call for your space? See our large-format tile pros and cons guide for a full cost and size breakdown.
Beyond floors, we execute tile work for accent walls, outdoor patios, and pool decks throughout Miami-Dade County. Showers and other bathroom wet areas follow a stricter waterproofing standard than the rest of the house — see our dedicated bathroom tile installation in Miami page for the full process. From porcelain wood-look planks that withstand poolside moisture to hand-painted ceramic tile for a Mediterranean-style kitchen backsplash, we match the material to the application and install it to last. Every tile installation we complete in Miami reflects our commitment to precision alignment, consistent spacing, and finishes that hold up to the realities of coastal living.
Every project follows the same sequence, so you always know what happens next. It begins with a free estimate: we visit the property, measure the space, inspect the substrate, and put the scope in writing before anything is ordered. Older Miami-Dade construction rarely behaves the same way twice, so the moisture reading we take on that first visit is what determines whether the installation process needs a vapor barrier, a crack-isolation membrane, or nothing more than a standard leveling compound.
From there the work moves to layout. We dry-lay the field, set the reference lines, and agree with you on where the cuts fall before a single piece is bonded — the decision that determines whether the finished tile floors read as intentional or as an afterthought. Our professional tile installers are our own in-house crew, so the people who plan the layout are the same ones who finish it.
Installation is where attention to detail pays for itself: full thinset coverage under every piece, leveling systems on large-format runs, consistent grout joints, and movement joints wherever the substrate calls for them. We clean as we go and hand the space back ready to use. Because we cover the full range of installation services — floors, walls, showers, backsplashes, patios and pool decks — a whole renovation can be sequenced without handing you off between trades.
The job closes with a walkthrough, our written workmanship warranty, and care instructions for the specific material you chose. Quality tile is only as good as the hands that set it, which is why our customer service does not end the day the crew loads the truck.
Why Choose AP STONE INC.
Moisture testing, vapor barriers, and flexible thinset systems designed for Miami's humidity and concrete slab construction.
Purpose-built equipment and crew training for oversized porcelain slabs up to 5x10 feet with zero lippage.
Floors, walls, showers, pool decks, and commercial spaces. One expert team from demolition through final grout.
Over two decades serving South Florida homeowners and businesses with precision stone and tile work.
Bilingual team ready to assist you in English or Spanish from consultation through project completion.
"We had the entire ground floor done in large-format Calacatta porcelain. The result is stunning — perfectly flat, razor-thin grout lines, and zero lippage. Three other contractors quoted us and none of them even mentioned leveling the slab first. AP Stone did it without being asked."
Carolina M.
Coral Gables — Full Floor Installation
"Our Brickell condo needed a full bathroom renovation and the building has very strict rules. AP Stone handled everything — the HOA paperwork, the freight elevator scheduling, the waterproofing. Not a single complaint from neighbors. The finish is beautiful."
David L.
Brickell — Master Bath Renovation
"A previous contractor left my master shower in bad shape — cracked grout, tiles already lifting after 18 months. AP Stone did a proper teardown, installed a full waterproofing membrane, and retiled from scratch. Two years later, not a single issue."
Patricia N.
Coconut Grove — Shower Restoration
Tile installation in Miami typically costs $7–$15 per square foot for standard ceramic or porcelain, and $15–$30 per square foot for large-format or natural stone. In Miami-Dade, condo projects require HOA approval and building permits ($150–$300 range), which we handle as part of our service.
A standard room (200–400 sq ft) takes 3–5 days including prep, setting, and grouting. Miami condo buildings typically restrict work hours to 9 am–5 pm and require freight elevator reservations — we schedule around your building's rules and coordinate access so the process runs smoothly.
You don't need to be home the entire time, but we recommend being present at the start of day one for a walkthrough and at the end for sign-off. For Brickell and Coconut Grove condos, we handle HOA paperwork, parking passes, and elevator scheduling so you don't have to.
Contact us today for a free consultation and detailed estimate.