Fabius Elite Black Porcelain Tile starts at $8.99/sq ft installed in Fort Myers — a bold, wood-look floor finished in deep black with your choice of glossy, matte, or polished surfaces. Part of Alon Floors’ Porcelain collection, it comes in two generous formats that suit open, modern interiors. This is a serious tile for homeowners who want drama without sacrificing durability.
Porcelain is naturally impervious to moisture, which makes Fabius Elite Black a practical choice anywhere in a Southwest Florida home — kitchens, bathrooms, entryways, and main living areas all qualify. Florida’s humidity and concrete slab construction are non-issues for a glazed porcelain tile; it won’t swell, buckle, or warp.
The wood-look surface adds visual warmth that pure stone finishes can’t, while the black colorway holds up against the sandy grit tracked in from beaches and outdoor living. Rental properties and seasonal homes benefit from the tile’s resilience — there’s nothing to scratch through or refinish between tenants or seasonal turnovers.
| Size | 600×1200, 800×800 |
|---|---|
| Finish | Glossy, Matt, Polished |
| Look | Wood |
Flooring Queen installs Fabius Elite Black Porcelain Tile at $8.99 per square foot. That price covers delivery to your home, removal of your existing floor covering, standard floor-prep work, full tile installation, new baseboards, and transition strips — plus removal of all job-site debris when the crew wraps up.
Additional costs apply for significant floor leveling, stair nosing, custom border inlays, or diagonal and herringbone patterns that require extra cuts and labor. Reach out to schedule a free in-home measurement; you’ll receive a written quote before any work is committed.
Shoppers often weigh porcelain tile against luxury vinyl plank because both resist moisture well and come in wood looks. Porcelain wins on hardness — it won’t dent under heavy furniture or scratch from pet claws — and it’s the better choice for wet areas like bathrooms and laundry rooms where standing water is a real risk. It also holds up longer under heavy foot traffic.
Luxury vinyl plank has its own advantages: it’s softer and warmer underfoot, easier to install over imperfect subfloors, and typically costs less. If comfort underfoot is a priority — say, a bedroom or a family room where kids play on the floor — LVP is worth considering. For kitchens, foyers, and any room that takes a beating, porcelain holds the edge.
| Fabius Elite Black | Luxury Vinyl Plank | |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | Fully waterproof, grout needs sealing | Waterproof plank, seams can allow seepage |
| Scratch resistance / wear layer | Extremely hard, won’t scratch through | Wear layer can scratch over time |
| Comfort underfoot | Hard, cold without radiant heat | Softer, warmer feel |
| Installed price | $8.99/sq ft installed | From $3.99/sq ft installed |
| Best room | Kitchens, baths, foyers, living areas | Bedrooms, basements, bonus rooms |
Sweep or dust-mop Fabius Elite Black regularly — grit left on a polished or glossy surface will dull the finish over time. Mop with a pH-neutral cleaner such as Aqua Mix Concentrated Stone & Tile Cleaner or any neutral-pH tile cleaner; avoid acidic products like vinegar or citrus-based sprays, which degrade grout over time. Seal the grout lines after installation and re-seal every 12 to 18 months depending on traffic — unsealed grout in a black tile floor will absorb dirt and stain visibly. For polished finishes, skip abrasive scrub pads entirely. For technical guidance, see the Why Tile — Ceramic Tile Distributors Association consumer guide.
Yes, grout sealing is genuinely necessary — the porcelain itself is impervious, but grout is porous and will absorb stains, especially on a dark floor where discoloration is visible. Seal with a penetrating grout sealer like Aqua Mix Sealer’s Choice Gold after install, and plan to reseal every 12 to 18 months in high-traffic areas.
Larger formats like the 600×1200 and 800×800 mm options create fewer grout lines, which makes rooms feel more open and continuous. The tradeoff is that bigger tiles demand a flatter subfloor — lippage (tile edge variation) becomes more noticeable at larger sizes, so your installer will assess the slab before committing to a layout.
Porcelain tile is a mortar-set product, so it cannot float over an existing resilient or laminate floor the way a click-lock plank can. The existing floor typically needs to come up and the slab needs to be clean and level before tile is set. Your installer will evaluate the subfloor condition during the measure visit.
Porcelain tile generally has a positive effect on resale value in Southwest Florida — buyers here are familiar with the material and recognize its durability in the climate. A bold, well-installed black tile can be a selling point in design-forward markets, though highly stylized colors appeal to some buyers more than others.
Porcelain tile handles seasonal vacancy better than almost any flooring material. It won’t expand, contract, or delaminate through temperature and humidity swings the way wood or vinyl can. As long as the AC is set to a reasonable hold temperature and the grout is sealed, a tile floor in a closed-up SWFL home holds up without issue.
Yes — Flooring Queen installs Fabius Elite Black Porcelain Tile throughout Southwest Florida, including Cape Coral and Naples, as well as the surrounding communities. If you’re outside the immediate Fort Myers area, contact us to confirm coverage for your address and we’ll set up a measurement visit.
From small bathroom remodels to full-home porcelain plank installs, our installers handle leveling, layout, cuts, grout, and sealing. Written installed quote, no surprises after start. Call Flooring Queen at (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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