Whether you're updating a single bathroom or renovating an entire home, tile selection is one of the most important decisions you'll make. The right tile doesn't just look beautiful — it performs. And in South Florida's humid, high-traffic environment, performance matters as much as aesthetics. At Prestige Flooring of North America, we've helped hundreds of homeowners across Palm Beach and Broward Counties find tile that works for their lifestyle, their space, and their budget.
Here's how to think through the choice room by room.
Living Rooms and Open Floor Plans
Large open-plan living areas call for continuity. Large-format porcelain tile — think 24x24 or even 32x32 — creates a seamless, modern look with fewer grout lines and a sense of spaciousness. Rectified porcelain (cut to precise dimensions) allows for minimal grout joints, which makes the floor look almost like a continuous slab. This is one of our most popular options for South Florida condos and luxury homes.
Natural stone like travertine or marble adds warmth and character, though it requires sealing and a bit more maintenance than porcelain. Our tile supply and installation team can walk you through what each material needs and what to realistically expect over time.
Kitchens
Kitchens need tile that shrugs off spills, grease, and heavy foot traffic. Porcelain and ceramic tile are ideal: they're non-porous, easy to clean, and incredibly durable. For the floor, textured or matte finishes are smart choices — they provide more grip than polished tile, which can get slippery when wet.
Don't overlook the backsplash. A well-chosen tile backsplash can anchor your entire kitchen design. Subway tile is timeless; large-format slabs feel contemporary; hand-painted ceramic adds personality. If you're planning a larger project, our kitchen remodeling services include full design consultation, so your tile, cabinetry, and countertops all work together from the start.
Bathrooms
Bathrooms are where tile really earns its place. It needs to handle constant moisture, cleaning products, and temperature changes without warping, cracking, or staining. Porcelain remains the top choice for shower walls and floors. For shower floors specifically, smaller-format tiles (like mosaic or 4x4 squares) create more grout lines, which actually improve slip resistance — a practical benefit that's easy to overlook.
Wall tiles in bathrooms can be more expressive: large slabs give a spa-like feel, while textured or pattern tiles create focal points around vanities or in niches. Our tile installation specialists handle everything from waterproofing the substrate to grouting and sealing, so you get a bathroom that looks stunning and holds up for years.
Outdoor Areas
South Florida's outdoor living culture means patios, pool decks, and outdoor kitchens deserve just as much design attention as indoor spaces. Porcelain and natural stone are both excellent choices outdoors, but you'll want to specify tile rated for exterior use with a slip-resistance rating appropriate for wet surfaces. We regularly install tile for outdoor kitchens, pool surrounds, and covered lanais throughout Palm Beach and Broward Counties.
Getting Started
The best way to choose tile is to see and feel it in person. Visit our Boca Raton office to explore our curated selection of porcelain, ceramic, marble, travertine, and more. Our team will help you understand the differences, compare options in your price range, and plan the layout that works best for your space.
Request a free estimate to schedule a consultation.