Porcelain Tile Installation in Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia
Expert porcelain tile installation for floors, showers, and walls — dense, waterproof, and built to last.
Why Choose Porcelain Tile?
Porcelain tile is the most durable and water-resistant tile you can install, with a near-zero absorption rate that makes it ideal for bathrooms, kitchens, entryways, and outdoor spaces. Our certified installers set porcelain floor tile, large-format panels, and wood-look and stone-look porcelain with precision leveling and proper thin-set for a flawless, long-lasting result across Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia.
At 2020 Flooring, we install every kind of porcelain — from classic floor tile to gauged large-format panels and realistic wood-look and stone-look planks. Proper substrate preparation, uncoupling membranes, and anti-lippage leveling are what separate a porcelain floor that lasts decades from one that cracks in a year. Prefer a more budget-friendly option? Compare porcelain with ceramic tile.
Where We Install Porcelain Tile
Bathroom Floors & Showers
With a water-absorption rate under 0.5%, porcelain is the gold standard for bathrooms and wet areas. We install it on floors, shower walls, and curbless shower pans with full waterproofing.
Kitchens & Entryways
Porcelain shrugs off dropped pans, foot traffic, and spills. It is a durable, low-maintenance choice for busy kitchens, mudrooms, and entryways that need to look good for decades.
Large-Format & Slab Porcelain
Modern 24x48 and gauged porcelain panels create nearly seamless floors and feature walls. Their size demands precise substrate prep and anti-lippage leveling — exactly what our installers specialize in.
Outdoor Patios & Pool Decks
Frost- and slip-rated porcelain pavers extend your indoor style to patios, porches, and pool surrounds while standing up to Mid-Atlantic freeze-thaw cycles.
Porcelain vs. Ceramic Tile
Both are excellent, made-to-last tile. Porcelain is denser and more water-resistant, making it the better pick for showers, floors, and outdoor use. Ceramic is more affordable and easier to cut, which makes it a great value for walls, backsplashes, and low-moisture floors. We help you choose the right material for each room and budget.
Water Resistance
Porcelain absorbs under 0.5% water vs. up to 3%+ for ceramic — the deciding factor in showers and wet areas.
Durability
Porcelain is harder and denser, standing up to heavy traffic, impact, and freeze-thaw cycles outdoors.
Cost & Versatility
Ceramic costs less and cuts more easily, making it ideal for walls and intricate patterns. See ceramic tile.
Installed to Last
Porcelain is only as good as its installation. Our certified setters prepare a flat, sound substrate, use uncoupling and waterproofing membranes such as Schluter Ditra and Kerdi where needed, and level large-format tile to eliminate lippage. The result is a porcelain floor or shower that stays crack-free and beautiful for the long haul. Doing a full bathroom? See our bathroom tile installation.
Porcelain Tile Brands We Install
2020 Flooring is an authorized dealer for the leading porcelain tile manufacturers, so we can source the right size, finish, and slip rating for your project — backed by certified installation across Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia.
Daltile
The largest U.S. porcelain manufacturer — deep collections of glazed and through-body porcelain in wood-look, stone-look, and concrete-look formats, with local inventory for dye-lot matching.
MSI Surfaces
Porcelain and large-format tile with strong technical specs — published PEI wear ratings and DCOF slip values that make it easy to spec the right tile for floors, showers, and outdoor use.
Emser Tile
A design-driven national supplier with extensive porcelain collections — including gauged large-format panels and wood-look planks for nearly seamless floors and feature walls.
Florida Tile
American-made HDP high-definition porcelain in realistic wood-look and stone-look finishes — a premium appearance with the durability and low maintenance of porcelain.
Happy Floors
Italian-made porcelain known for contemporary large-format and textured finishes, ideal for upscale bathrooms, kitchens, and statement feature walls.
Decovita Tile
European-inspired porcelain offering bold designs and large formats — a strong choice when you want modern, high-impact porcelain floors and walls.
Explore Related Tile Services
Porcelain is one of many tile options we install. Compare materials and see where they fit best.
Ceramic Tile Installation
A budget-friendly, versatile option for walls, floors, and backsplashes in every color.
Bathroom & Shower Tile
Waterproofed floor and shower tile installed by certified tile setters.
Backsplash Tile
Kitchen and bathroom backsplash tile in subway, mosaic, and stone.
Tile & Stone Flooring
Porcelain, ceramic, marble, travertine, and slate for floors throughout your home.
Bathroom Flooring
Compare tile against waterproof vinyl, stone, and heated floors for your bathroom.
Kitchen Flooring
Durable, water-resistant floors and tile for the busiest room in the house.
Ready for Durable, Beautiful Porcelain Tile?
From bathroom floors and showers to large-format feature walls, we bring precision craftsmanship to every porcelain tile installation. Contact us today for a free estimate.
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5.0on Google“We had a last minute major issue in the flooring we selected from another flooring installer on our kitchen renovation and addition. We had initially loved another flooring choice that we saw at 2020 Flooring. Unfortunately we found out it had been discontinued. Carol from 2020 Flooring went above and beyond to help us locate the amount of LVP flooring we needed by scouring the country. She found just the right amount and was able to get the order expedited so we could continue on the time schedule with our general contractor. Bobby from 2020 Flooring was great in helping us remedy an issue with the subfloor. We now have the exact flooring we wanted which has made our new kitchen and addition complete. Can't thank them enough!”
“As an architect, from the moment we walked into 2020 Flooring, upon seeing a standout recommendation on NextDoor, I was immediately impressed with Bobby and Carol's technical expertise, friendliness and professionalism. They asked the right questions, took their time to weigh flooring options for us without pressure and worked hard to meet our budget for new floors for our townhome. They committed to a date for installation and made it work. Their crew, led by Mariano, was highly competent, discrete, meticulous and worked long hours to complete the job in time. They stand by their work proudly and their warranty is better than anyone else's. Our new floors are fabulous and we wholeheartedly recommend 2020 Flooring!”
“I spent many hours trying to select a quality vinyl floor with the right color combination for my house and Carol at IDESIGN made the job easy with a great selection that I am very satisfied with. In general IDESIGN carries a good selection of quality floors but the added value of Carol's design expertise made the difference and I greatly benefited from her help. Thanks Carol😊”
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