Delmor Avery Porcelain Tile starts at $8.99 per square foot installed in Fort Myers — a wood-look floor in a cream finish, available from Alon Floors in both glossy, matte, and polished surfaces. It brings the warmth of a wood grain to spaces that genuinely need tile durability. Flooring Queen carries and installs it across Southwest Florida in two generous formats: 600×1200 and 800×800.
Wood-look porcelain is one of the better fits for Southwest Florida homes built on concrete slabs. The tile won’t swell, warp, or buckle under the humidity swings that run from June through October, and the cream colorway stays cooler-looking even in rooms with direct afternoon sun.
It works well in high-traffic entry areas, open-plan kitchens and dining rooms, and bathrooms where real wood would be a liability. Seasonal and rental properties benefit too — there’s no finish to refinish, no moisture sensitivity to manage between occupancies, and the wood-grain surface masks everyday wear better than a plain stone look.
| Size | 600×1200, 800×800 |
|---|---|
| Finish | Glossy, Matt, Polished |
| Look | Wood |
Flooring Queen installs the Delmor Avery at $8.99 per square foot, and that price covers the full scope of a standard job: delivery to your home, removal of the existing floor covering, floor prep for a level substrate, tile setting, grout, baseboards, and transition strips, plus cleanup and debris removal when the crew leaves.
A few items fall outside that base price. Significant floor leveling — common in older Fort Myers homes where slabs have settled — is quoted separately. Intricate tile patterns, custom borders, and diagonal layouts add labor time and material waste, so those carry an upcharge. Contact us for a free in-home measurement and a written quote with no surprises.
The Delmor Avery goes up against luxury vinyl plank most often when shoppers want a wood look but know they’re in Florida. LVP wins on comfort underfoot — it’s softer and warmer underfoot than porcelain, and it’s easier to cut and install around obstacles. It also costs less.
Portcelain wins everywhere moisture is a real concern: grout joints aside, the tile itself is impervious to water at the core, not just the surface. It won’t dent under furniture legs, won’t fade under UV-heavy south-facing windows the way some vinyl can over time, and it adds perceived solidity that buyers in the SWFL resale market tend to notice. If you have pets, heavy foot traffic, or a slab that stays damp, porcelain is the more durable long-term choice.
| Delmor Avery | Luxury Vinyl Plank | |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | Fully waterproof tile body | Water-resistant surface; seams can allow moisture |
| Scratch resistance / wear layer | Glazed porcelain surface; extremely hard | Wear layer (thickness varies by product) |
| Comfort underfoot | Hard, cool to the touch | Softer, warmer underfoot |
| Installed price | $8.99 / sq ft installed | From $3.99 / sq ft installed |
| Best room | Kitchens, baths, high-moisture areas | Bedrooms, living rooms, lower-traffic areas |
Porcelain itself is nearly maintenance-free — sweep or vacuum regularly (avoid beater-bar attachments on glazed surfaces) and mop with a pH-neutral cleaner like Aqua Mix Concentrated Stone & Tile Cleaner or a simple diluted dish soap solution. Avoid acidic cleaners, vinegar-based sprays, and anything abrasive on a polished finish, as they can dull the glaze over time. The grout joints are the part that needs attention: seal them within the first week after installation and reseal every 12 to 18 months using a penetrating grout sealer such as Aqua Mix Sealer’s Choice Gold. Stained grout is the most common complaint homeowners have with tile floors, and consistent sealing is what prevents it. For technical guidance, see the Why Tile — Ceramic Tile Distributors Association consumer guide.
Grout should be sealed within the first week of installation and then resealed every 12 to 18 months after that. A penetrating sealer like Aqua Mix Sealer’s Choice Gold works well in Florida’s humid climate. Unsealed grout absorbs moisture, mold, and staining — it’s the most common reason porcelain floors look worn before their time.
The 600×1200 plank-style format suits longer rooms and open-plan layouts, reinforcing the wood look with fewer cross joints. The 800×800 square works better in more symmetrical spaces. Both large formats require a very flat substrate — lippage (tile edges that don’t align flush) is more noticeable with bigger tiles, so floor prep matters more here than with smaller formats.
Flooring Queen installs the Delmor Avery throughout Southwest Florida, including Cape Coral and Naples, as well as Bonita Springs, Estero, Lehigh Acres, and surrounding communities. If you’re not sure whether your address falls in our service area, just call or fill out the quote form — we’ll confirm and schedule a free in-home measurement.
The porcelain tile body itself is fully waterproof and will not absorb standing water. What can be affected is the grout: unsealed or deteriorating grout joints can allow moisture to work its way beneath the tile over time, eventually loosening the bond. Keep grout sealed and address any cracked joints promptly to protect the installation long-term.
Porcelain tile is generally viewed positively by buyers in the SWFL market, particularly in kitchens, bathrooms, and main living areas, where Florida buyers expect hard, easy-to-clean surfaces. A wood-look porcelain in a current size like 600×1200 can feel more updated than older 12×12 layouts. That said, flooring condition and layout matter more than material alone — worn or cracked tile can work against you.
Many SWFL condo associations require hard flooring installations to meet sound-transmission standards, often an IIC rating of 50 or higher, and may mandate a specific underlayment or membrane beneath the tile. Some boards also require advance written approval before work begins. Before scheduling, pull your HOA’s flooring addendum and share it with us — we can confirm whether the installation method meets the spec and document it for your board.
Flooring Queen handles large-format porcelain and ceramic tile installs across Fort Myers and Southwest Florida — substrate prep, leveling, precise layout. We do it ourselves, not subbed out. Free in-home measure: (239) 763-0770.
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Reviewed by Jack Maya, Lead Installer at Flooring Queen — 20+ years installing flooring in Southwest Florida.
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