Mythos Black Porcelain Tile starts at $8.99/sq ft installed in Fort Myers — a high-gloss, wood-look floor in deep black from Alon Floors’ Porcelain collection. Available in two generous formats, it brings a graphic, high-contrast aesthetic to spaces where most tiles feel anonymous. Flooring Queen installs it throughout Southwest Florida.
Porcelain is one of the most practical choices for Southwest Florida homes. It handles humidity, salt air, and the moisture that comes with concrete slab construction without warping, swelling, or degrading over time. The high-gloss finish amplifies natural light — useful in rooms where windows are limited.
Mythos Black suits main living areas, open-plan kitchens, and commercial-style bathrooms where the bold black tone is an intentional design statement rather than an accent. It holds up well in vacation rentals and seasonal properties where climate conditions fluctuate and low-maintenance durability matters most.
| Size | 600×1200, 800×800 |
|---|---|
| Finish | High Glossy |
| Look | Wood |
Flooring Queen installs Mythos Black Porcelain Tile at $8.99 per square foot. That price covers delivery to your home, removal of the existing floor covering, standard floor prep, the tile installation itself, baseboard reinstallation, transition strips at doorways, and debris removal from the job site.
Upcharges apply when the subfloor needs significant leveling beyond routine prep, or when the layout calls for diagonal or custom-pattern work — both common requests with large-format tile. Stair nosing is also quoted separately. Schedule a free in-home measure and we’ll put every cost in writing before any work begins.
Mythos Black competes most directly with black-toned luxury vinyl plank products. Porcelain wins on longevity and heat resistance — it won’t soften or indent in a Florida sunroom the way vinyl can when temperatures spike near glass doors. The high-gloss finish and large tile format also produce a look that vinyl struggles to replicate convincingly.
Where LVP has the edge: it’s warmer and softer underfoot, easier to repair a single plank, and typically costs less. Vinyl also tolerates minor subfloor imperfections more forgivingly than large-format porcelain, which demands a flatter surface to avoid lippage. If budget or comfort is the priority, LVP is the honest alternative.
| Mythos Black | Luxury Vinyl Plank | |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | Fully waterproof | Fully waterproof |
| Scratch resistance / wear layer | Extremely hard — no wear layer needed | Depends on wear-layer thickness |
| Comfort underfoot | Hard and cool | Softer, warmer to the touch |
| Installed price | $8.99/sq ft | From $3.99/sq ft |
| Best room | Living areas, baths, kitchens | Bedrooms, living rooms |
Sweep or dust-mop Mythos Black regularly — the high-gloss finish shows footprints and fine grit more readily than a matte tile, so a microfiber mop used a few times a week keeps it looking sharp. For wet cleaning, use a pH-neutral tile cleaner such as Black Diamond or Aqua Mix; avoid acidic cleaners like vinegar or citrus-based sprays, which will dull the gloss over time and attack grout. Speaking of grout: seal it at installation and plan to reseal annually, especially in bathrooms and kitchens. Penetrating sealers like Miracle Sealants 511 are widely available and easy to apply without professional help. For technical guidance, see the Why Tile — Ceramic Tile Distributors Association consumer guide.
Yes — grout should be sealed at installation and resealed every 12 months in wet areas like bathrooms, or every 18-24 months in drier spaces. An unsealed grout joint on a dark-tiled floor will absorb residue and discolor visibly. Penetrating sealers like Miracle Sealants 511 are the standard choice and apply in under an hour.
Both formats are large-format tiles, which means fewer grout lines, a more continuous visual field, and a modern, open feel. The tradeoff is that large tiles are less forgiving of an uneven subfloor — lippage becomes visible if the surface isn’t flat. Your installer will assess flatness before layout begins.
Porcelain does run cooler underfoot than vinyl or wood, but Southwest Florida winters are mild enough that it rarely becomes an issue in daily use. If you keep the thermostat low in a snowbird home for months at a time, that’s when the cold-floor effect is most noticeable. Area rugs in seating areas solve it quickly.
Specific warranty documentation for Mythos Black wasn’t provided with this listing. Porcelain tiles from established brands typically carry a manufacturer warranty covering defects in production and glaze. Ask your Flooring Queen rep for the current Alon Floors warranty terms before purchase so you have the details in writing.
Mythos Black suits living rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, and entryways — anywhere on a ground-level or above-grade concrete slab, which is standard construction in Southwest Florida. It’s a harder choice for bedrooms where barefoot comfort matters most, and a deep black gloss in a high-traffic hallway will demand frequent cleaning to stay presentable.
Day-to-day, a microfiber mop and a pH-neutral tile cleaner are all you need — figure $15-25 per year in cleaning supplies. There’s no refinishing cycle and no professional cleaning required under normal use. The one recurring cost is grout sealer: a $15-20 bottle of penetrating sealer applied annually keeps the joints stain-resistant.
Large-format tile is unforgiving — lippage, hollow spots, and crooked grout lines all show. Our crew runs SLC where it’s needed and lays tile to the manufacturer’s offset spec. Twenty years installing in Fort Myers. Call (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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