Tile Removal in Boca Raton, FL
Prestige Flooring of North America removes old tile, carpet, vinyl, and hardwood throughout Boca Raton and South Florida, and prepares the slab underneath for whatever comes next. Tile removal is the part of a flooring project most homeowners dread, and for good reason: done carelessly it fills a house with dust and leaves a slab that the new floor cannot sit on properly. We contain the work, protect the rest of your home, haul the debris to an approved disposal site, and grind the old thinset down so the substrate is ready. Call (561) 589-3280 for a free removal and installation estimate.
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Tile Removal and Installation from One Contractor in Boca Raton
Most companies in South Florida do one or the other. The removal specialists take the tile out and leave, which means you still have to find an installer, coordinate two schedules, and hope each one takes responsibility if the slab is not right. The installers often subcontract removal or quote around it.
Prestige Flooring of North America does both, and that matters more than it sounds. The crew removing your tile knows exactly what the new floor needs underneath it, because the same company is installing it. Slab flatness, thinset grinding, moisture, and level transitions all get handled to the standard the incoming material requires, not to a generic standard. And if something is wrong afterward, there is one company accountable rather than two pointing at each other.
Our Tile and Flooring Removal Services in South Florida
Ceramic and Porcelain Tile Removal in Boca Raton
Breaking out and removing existing ceramic, porcelain, and quarry tile, including the thinset bed underneath. Tile is the most common existing floor in South Florida homes, so this is the removal we do most. Porcelain in particular is dense and bonded hard, which makes it slower and more labor-intensive to remove than most homeowners expect.
Marble, Travertine and Natural Stone Removal
Removing stone flooring, which is heavier and often set in a thicker mud bed than tile. Marble and travertine are common in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and Highland Beach homes built through the 1990s and 2000s. This requires different handling and produces significantly more debris by weight.
Thinset and Mortar Bed Grinding
Grinding the old adhesive down to a sound, flat slab. This is the step that gets skipped most often and the one that determines whether the new floor sits flat. Tile set over leftover thinset ridges is a floor that will show lippage or crack.
Carpet, Vinyl and Laminate Removal
Pulling up carpet and pad, tack strip, vinyl, laminate, and any leftover glue or backing, then preparing the slab beneath.
Hardwood Floor Removal
Removing glued or nailed hardwood and engineered wood, including adhesive residue, and assessing the subfloor underneath before new flooring goes down.
Debris Hauling and Disposal
Loading, hauling, and disposing of all removed material at an approved disposal site. Tile and stone are heavy, and a single room can produce more debris than a homeowner expects to deal with.
Condo and HOA Tile Removal in South Florida
Removal in condominium and HOA buildings, including elevator protection, service entrance access, approved work hours, and common area protection on the route out.
Why Tile Removal Is Harder Than It Looks in South Florida Homes
Homeowners often assume removal is the simple part of the job. It is usually the messiest and most physically demanding part, and the part where corners get cut.
The Dust Problem in Tile Removal
Breaking up tile and grinding thinset generates a large volume of fine dust that travels through a house and settles into everything: cabinets, closets, air handling systems, and rooms nowhere near the work. Cutting and grinding tile and mortar can also release respirable crystalline silica, which is why containment and protection matter for more than just cleanliness. We seal off the work area, protect surfaces and pathways, and clean thoroughly rather than leaving your home full of dust for you to deal with.
What Is Underneath the Tile in a South Florida Home
Until the tile comes up, nobody knows exactly what is under it. Almost every home in Boca Raton and the surrounding cities is built on a concrete slab rather than a wood subfloor, which changes what removal involves and what turns up. Old repairs, cracks, multiple layers of previous flooring, uneven slab, and slab moisture all appear regularly here. We assess the slab as it is exposed and tell you what it needs before the new floor goes down, rather than covering a problem that will resurface later.
Thinset Grinding Is the Real Work
Getting the tile up is the fast part. Getting the thinset off is what takes the time, and it is what most matters to the finished result. Leftover ridges of old adhesive mean the new tile cannot sit flat, and large-format tile in particular is unforgiving of it. A quote that seems unusually low for removal often reflects a plan to leave the thinset and level over it.
The Weight and Volume of Debris
Tile and stone are dense. A single average room can produce well over a ton of debris that has to be carried out, loaded, and hauled to an approved site. In condos and multi-story buildings that means coordinating elevator use and protecting the route out, which is work in itself.
Why Boca Raton Homeowners Choose Prestige Flooring
Family-Owned and Operated Since 2011
More than a decade serving South Florida as a family-owned business. You deal directly with the people accountable for the result, not a call center or a national chain.
Licensed and Insured
Our installers are fully licensed, insured, and highly experienced. Required permits and inspections are coordinated through our licensing partner, FSCC Residential Contractors Corp, under Florida License Number CRC1333512.
5.0-Star Rated on Google
Our clients consistently rate us 5.0 stars on Google for quality workmanship, clean job sites, and reliable communication.
One Company, Removal Through Installation
Removal specialists cannot install your new floor. Most installers would rather not handle removal. We do both, so the slab is prepared to the standard your new material actually needs and there is one company responsible for the finished result. We also work with you in English, Spanish, or French.
Our Bathroom Remodeling Process, Step by Step
Every bathroom remodel follows the same clear process, built around doing the waterproofing and tile work right.
- 1. Free in-home assessment
We measure the area, identify what is installed and how it is set, discuss what is going back down, and give you an itemized written estimate covering removal, disposal, and installation.
- 2. Removal and grinding
We break out and remove the existing flooring, then grind the thinset or adhesive down to a sound, flat slab prepared for the new material.
- 3. Haul-away and cleanup
All debris is loaded and taken to an approved disposal site, and the space is cleaned rather than left for you.
- 4. Slab assessment and installation
We check flatness and moisture, apply self-leveling compound where the new material requires it, and install your new floor.
Tile Removal Reviews from South Florida Homeowners
Frequently Asked Questions About Tile Removal in Boca Raton
Here are the questions Boca Raton homeowners ask us most about removing old flooring.
Do you remove old tile before installing new flooring?
Yes. Prestige Flooring of North America removes existing tile, stone, carpet, vinyl, laminate, and hardwood, grinds down the old thinset or adhesive, hauls the debris to an approved disposal site, and installs your new floor. Handling removal and installation with one company means the slab is prepared to the standard the new material requires. Call (561) 589-3280 for an estimate.
How messy is tile removal?
Tile removal is messy, and how messy depends entirely on how it is managed. Breaking up tile and grinding thinset produces a large volume of fine dust that spreads through a house if it is not contained. We seal off the work area, protect adjacent rooms and pathways, and clean thoroughly afterward rather than leaving the dust for you to deal with.
Is tile dust dangerous?
Cutting and grinding tile, mortar, and concrete can release respirable crystalline silica, which is a recognized health hazard with repeated exposure. That is the main reason containment matters during removal, beyond simple cleanliness. We seal off the work area and protect the rest of the home, and we recommend that residents stay clear of the immediate work zone while removal is underway.
Do you have to remove the old thinset too?
Yes, in almost every case. Getting the tile up is the fast part. Grinding off the old thinset is what takes the time, and it is what determines whether the new floor sits flat. Leftover adhesive ridges cause lippage and cracking, and large-format tile is especially unforgiving of them. Removal quotes that seem unusually low often leave the thinset in place.
Can new tile be installed over existing tile instead?
Sometimes, but it is usually not the better choice. Tiling over existing tile raises the floor height, creates transition and door clearance problems, and inherits any weakness in the old installation underneath. In most South Florida homes we recommend removing the old tile and grinding the thinset so the new floor starts from a sound, level substrate.
How long does tile removal take?
Tile removal typically takes one to three days for an average residential area, depending on the square footage, what the tile is set in, and how much thinset grinding is required. Stone set in a thick mud bed takes longer than tile on a thin bed. We give you a specific timeline with your estimate, along with the schedule for installation afterward.
Do you haul away the old flooring?
Yes. We load and haul all removed tile, stone, carpet, and other material to an approved disposal site as part of the job. Tile and stone are heavy, and a single average room can produce well over a ton of debris. Disposal is included in our estimate rather than left as a separate problem for you to solve.
Do you remove tile in condos and HOA buildings?
Yes. We handle removal in condominiums and HOA communities, including elevator protection, service entrance access, approved work hours, and protecting common areas along the route debris travels out. Removal in a building requires more coordination than in a single-family home, and we manage that with the association or management company as part of the project.
Serving Boca Raton and South Florida
Prestige Flooring of North America removes and replaces flooring throughout Palm Beach and Broward Counties from our Boca Raton office. We serve Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Highland Beach, Boynton Beach, Deerfield Beach, Parkland, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Davie, and Wellington, in single-family homes, condominiums, and commercial spaces. Whether it is one room or an entire property, we handle the removal and the new floor as one project.
Get a Free Tile Removal Estimate in Boca Raton
Putting off new floors because of the mess? That is the most common reason people wait, and it is the part we handle. Prestige Flooring of North America provides free, itemized estimates covering removal, disposal, and installation together. Call (561) 589-3280, email info@PrestigeFlooringFL.com, or book online.