Fabius Elite White Porcelain Tile starts at $8.99 per square foot installed in Fort Myers — a wood-look floor in crisp white from Alon Floors’ Porcelain collection. Available in glossy, matte, and polished finishes across two generous format sizes, it pairs the warmth of a wood pattern with the permanence of porcelain. Flooring Queen handles the full installation across Southwest Florida.
The wood-look surface gives living rooms and open-plan spaces a clean, airy feel without the upkeep real wood demands. Porcelain is fully impervious to moisture, so it handles Southwest Florida’s humidity and concrete slab foundations without warping, swelling, or buckling — issues that sideline wood and laminate in this climate.
It’s equally dependable in rental properties and seasonal homes. Salt air near the coast won’t affect the tile’s surface or structure. For snowbird owners who close the house for months at a stretch, porcelain just waits — no humidity cycling damage, no cupping, no finish failure when the AC goes off.
| Size | 600×1200, 800×800 |
|---|---|
| Finish | Glossy, Matt, Polished |
| Look | Wood |
Flooring Queen’s installed price for Fabius Elite White is $8.99 per square foot, covering delivery, removal of your existing floor covering, subfloor prep for standard conditions, setting the tile, grouting, baseboards, and transition strips. Old material is loaded out and taken away as part of the job.
Some situations carry an additional charge: extensive floor leveling, stair nosing, diagonal or herringbone layouts, or custom border work. Large-format tiles like the 600×1200 also require more precise leveling than smaller formats, which can add time. Request a free in-home measure and you’ll receive a written quote before any work begins.
Luxury vinyl plank is the most common alternative shoppers weigh against a wood-look porcelain like Fabius Elite White. LVP costs less to install, feels warmer underfoot, and is easier to cut and lay — making it faster to put down in a standard room. It also has a softer surface that absorbs impact noise better than tile.
Where Fabius Elite White pulls ahead: longevity and surface hardness. Porcelain won’t dent, scratch, or fade the way vinyl does under heavy furniture or direct Florida sunlight over many years. It also handles wet areas — laundry rooms, entryways, bathrooms — without any concern about moisture working under seams. If budget is the primary driver, LVP wins. If you’re prioritizing durability over a decade-plus horizon, porcelain is the stronger choice.
| Fabius Elite White | Luxury Vinyl Plank | |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | Fully waterproof — impervious surface | Waterproof surface, vulnerable at seams |
| Scratch resistance / wear layer | Extremely hard ceramic surface | Wear layer rated by mil thickness |
| Comfort underfoot | Firm, cool to the touch | Softer, slightly warmer underfoot |
| Installed price | $8.99/sq ft installed | From $3.99/sq ft installed |
| Best room | Baths, kitchens, high-traffic living areas | Bedrooms, main living areas |
Sweep or dry-mop Fabius Elite White regularly to prevent fine sand and grit — common in Southwest Florida homes — from scratching the glaze. For routine cleaning, a pH-neutral tile cleaner is the right call; avoid acidic products like vinegar-based solutions, which break down grout over time. The grout joints themselves should be sealed after installation and resealed every one to two years depending on foot traffic and exposure to moisture. Use a penetrating grout sealer rather than a surface-coating type for longer-lasting protection. Avoid harsh scrubbing pads on the polished finish variants, as they can dull the surface sheen. For technical guidance, see the Why Tile — Ceramic Tile Distributors Association consumer guide.
Yes — grout should be sealed once the installation cures and resealed every one to two years after that. Even though the porcelain tile itself is non-porous, the grout joints are not. A penetrating sealer (brands like Aqua Mix or TileLab work well) keeps moisture and grime from working in.
The 600×1200 format creates long, wide planks that read almost like a continuous surface — great for open living areas but requires very flat subfloors to avoid lippage between tiles. The 800×800 option is more forgiving on layout and suits square rooms well. Fewer grout lines overall give both formats a clean, modern appearance.
Porcelain handles seasonal vacancy better than almost any other flooring material. It doesn’t absorb humidity, won’t warp during the rainy season, and requires no climate control to stay stable. For snowbird homes in Southwest Florida that sit closed from May through October, this is one of the most low-risk flooring choices available.
A single room typically takes one to two days, including set time before the floor can be walked on. A whole-home install — say, 1,200 to 1,800 square feet — usually runs four to six days depending on layout complexity. Large-format tiles like the 600×1200 move slower than smaller formats because each tile demands precise leveling.
In Southwest Florida’s climate, cold underfoot is rarely a complaint — homes are air-conditioned, not heated, and the tile stays closer to room temperature year-round. In the few cooler winter weeks, the floor may feel slightly cool first thing in the morning, but it’s a minor factor compared to northern climates where radiant heat becomes a serious consideration.
Flooring Queen installs Fabius Elite White throughout the region, including Cape Coral and Naples, as well as communities in between such as Bonita Springs, Estero, and the greater Fort Myers area. If you’re not sure whether your address falls within the service area, call the showroom or request a measure online and we’ll confirm.
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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