Built for high-traffic use
Ceramic Tile carries a 4/5 wear rating - designed specifically for backsplashes, powder rooms, accents. That means it holds up where you'll actually install it, not just under a lab dropper.
Tile · Ceramic Tile
Ceramic Tile.
Lighter and easier to cut than porcelain. Best for walls and lower-traffic floors.
- Starts at
- $2.49 / sq ft
- Durability
- 4/5
- Pet-friendly
- Yes
- Install
- Thinset / Mortar
OverviewWhy homeowners choose
Why homeowners choose
Ceramic Tile.
Ceramic is the classic kiln-fired tile - softer and more porous than porcelain, but cheaper, lighter, and easier to score-and-snap on site. The right call for walls, backsplashes, low-traffic powder rooms, and any installer-tackled DIY-ish project.
Lighter and easier to cut than porcelain. Best for walls and lower-traffic floors.
Best for: Backsplashes, powder rooms, accents. Pricing starts at $2.49 / sq ft, with full installed pricing typically in the $11.99 / sq ft installed range.
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What you get
Ceramic Tile benefits.
- 01
Lightest tile per square foot - safer on second-story walls and shower surrounds.
- 02
Cuts cleanly with a manual snap-cutter - faster install on complex layouts.
- 03
Significantly cheaper than porcelain or stone for the same visual at the same scale.
- 04
Ceramic Tile is rated 4/5 for wear - built for high-traffic use, ideal for backsplashes, powder rooms, accents.
- 05
Pet-resistant: handles nails, accidents, and daily wear when paired with the right underlayment.
- 06
Designed for bathroom, kitchen, laundry / mudroom.
- 07
Lifetime durability - porcelain and stone tile routinely outlast the structure they sit on.
Why customers pick Ceramic Tile01 02 03 04
What you actually get when you choose this floor.
Pets and kids? No problem.
Pet claws, accidents, and the occasional dragged toy box are non-issues. Stain warranties on this material cover most household incidents, and damaged sections can be swapped without re-doing the room.
Honest pricing from $2.49 / sq ft
The installed range for tile typically lands in $11.99 / sq ft installed, depending on prep, tear-out, and pattern. Your quote breaks every line out - no last-minute "subfloor surprises."
Backed for the life of the floor
Every Ceramic Tile job includes our lifetime workmanship warranty plus the manufacturer's wear/finish coverage. If something goes wrong, we send a crew - no debate over whether it's a workmanship issue or a product issue.
What's includedAll-in pricing,
All-in pricing,
no surprises.
- Furniture move (up to 200 lb / piece)
- Old floor demo and disposal
- Backer board or uncoupling membrane (Ditra)
- Waterproofing in wet areas
- Sanded grout, sealing, and silicone changes-of-plane
- Lifetime workmanship warranty + manufacturer warranty
What can bump the priceHonest add-ons,
Honest add-ons,
priced up front.
- Tile size > 18×18 (large-format setting)
- +$2 / sq ft labor
- Schluter waterproofing system
- +$3–$5 / sq ft
- Pattern, mosaic, or shower niche
- +25–40% labor
- Demo of existing tile/concrete
- +$2–$4 / sq ft
Ceramic Tile vs porcelainWhere it wins.
Where it wins.
Where it doesn't.
Wins at
- Lower cost
- Easier on-site cutting
- Lighter on vertical surfaces
Trade-offs vs porcelain
- Higher absorption (interior only)
- Softer body (chips show clay underneath)
Lifetime
75–100+ years
expected lifespan
Outlasts most appliances, kitchens, and roofs. Recovers ~70% at resale and effectively zero replacement cost over decades.
Three homes where this shines
Busy household with kids and pets
Two dogs, a toddler, and a finished basement playroom. You need a floor that survives juice spills, claw marks, and the occasional accident - and still looks great when guests come over. Ceramic Tile handles all of that.
Refreshing the bathroom
You're not ready to renovate the whole house, but the bathroom is looking tired. Ceramic Tile drops in over your existing subfloor in 1–3 days, and the room photographs ten years younger before the baseboards are even back on.
Tight budget, real impact
Starting at $2.49 / sq ft, Ceramic Tile delivers the highest visible upgrade per dollar in the tile family - a smart pick for rentals, flips, or any room where budget matters.
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Did the whole backsplash in handmade ceramic. The slightly imperfect glaze is exactly what the kitchen needed - reads handcrafted, not factory.
- Eli + Sam - Asheville, NC
Yes, but…The questions everyone asks
The questions everyone asks
before they sign.
Can ceramic go on a bathroom floor?+
Yes for a powder room or low-traffic guest bath. For showers and primary baths we recommend porcelain or a true stone-based tile for the lower absorption.
Will the glaze wear off in 20 years?+
On wall installs, never. On floor installs in traffic lanes, possibly - which is why we steer ceramic away from main thoroughfares.
Won't Ceramic Tile feel cheap or look fake up close?+
Modern manufacturing has closed almost all of that gap. Premium SKUs in this tier use real-wood scans, multi-pass texture, and beveled edges - at conversational distance, most homeowners can't tell. Ask for our top three samples in this category and compare them on your own floor before deciding.
How disruptive is the install?+
Most Ceramic Tile jobs finish in 1–3 days per floor. Whole-home installs average 4–7 working days. We sequence rooms so you always have a kitchen and at least one bathroom in service.
What if I don't love it once it's down?+
We bring up to 8 samples to your Free In-home Estimate so you can see the planks/tiles in your own light before we order material. After install, our workmanship warranty covers any defect for the life of the floor - no fine print.
How it goes in
Ceramic Tile installation.
Install method: Thinset / Mortar. Every job includes subfloor prep, moisture testing, acclimation, and haul-away.
- 01
Subfloor decoupled with uncoupling membrane (Ditra) or backerboard.
- 02
Waterproofing applied in wet areas and lap-tested before tile sets.
- 03
Tile back-buttered and combed into modified thin-set; spacers verify joint width.
- 04
Grout applied 24 hrs later, sealed at 72 hrs for stain resistance.
Keep it looking new
Ceramic Tile care.
- Sweep or dry-mop to keep grit off the grout joints.
- Mop with warm water and a pH-neutral cleaner; rinse to prevent residue.
- Reseal natural-stone and porous grout annually.
In stock
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In-stock SKUs that match this look - ship in 5–7 days, install this week.
- Ceramic Tile starts at $2.49 / sq ft for material, with full installed pricing in the $11.99 / sq ft installed range depending on subfloor prep, room size, and tear-out. Every quote includes our lifetime workmanship warranty.
- Yes - it's one of our top picks for bathroom, kitchen, laundry / mudroom. Best for: Backsplashes, powder rooms, accents. Durability rating 4/5.
- Yes. Ceramic Tile stands up well to pet nails, accidents, and daily wear when paired with the right underlayment and finish.
- Ceramic Tile is installed via thinset / mortar. Our crews handle subfloor prep, moisture testing, acclimation, and haul-away of the old floor.
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- Up to 18 samples in your home's actual light
- Laser-precise measurements - locked in writing
- Same-day, all-inclusive installed price
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Installed nationwide
Ceramic Tile crews in 30+ metros.
Same warranty, same all-inclusive pricing, every ZIP. Find your local team:
- New York, NY
- Boston, MA
- Newark, NJ
- Trenton, NJ
- Princeton, NJ
- Cherry Hill, NJ
- Morristown, NJ
- Philadelphia, PA
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Harrisburg, PA
- Lancaster, PA
- Allentown, PA
Ceramic Tile · The Simpli-3
How ceramic tile gets installed.
- 01
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Choose a window that fits your week. Mornings, evenings, weekends - your call.
- 02
We bring real samples to you
A local specialist arrives with hand-picked samples so you can see them in your light.
- 03
Flawless install - often next day
One vetted crew. Furniture moved, dust contained, cleanup included.
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