Simba Black Porcelain Tile starts at $8.99 per square foot installed in Fort Myers — a wood-look floor in deep black that Alon Floors produces under their Porcelain collection. Flooring Queen carries it in two generous formats with glossy, matte, and polished finish options. It’s a bold, grounded choice for homeowners who want the warmth of a wood pattern without any of wood’s maintenance demands.
Porcelain is one of the best materials you can put on a concrete slab in Southwest Florida. It doesn’t absorb moisture, won’t swell in high humidity, and holds up fine in homes that sit vacant for months at a time — which matters for snowbirds and seasonal rentals in this market.
The deep black wood-look finish on Simba Black reads well in open-plan living areas, kitchens, and covered outdoor entertaining spaces. Salt air and sandy foot traffic don’t faze it. The larger 600×1200 format in particular suits the wide, open floor plans common to newer construction in Cape Coral and the surrounding region.
| Size | 600×1200, 800×800 |
|---|---|
| Finish | Glossy, Matt, Polished |
| Look | Wood |
Flooring Queen installs Simba Black Porcelain Tile at $8.99 per square foot. That price covers the full scope of a standard job: delivery to your home, removal of your existing floor covering, floor prep for a level substrate, tile setting, grout, baseboards, and transition strips. Old flooring and debris are hauled off when the crew finishes.
Some situations add cost. Significant floor leveling — common on older slabs — is priced separately, as are intricate layout patterns, diagonal sets, and custom border cuts. Call or schedule online and a Flooring Queen consultant will come out, measure every room, and leave you with a written quote before any work begins.
Shoppers drawn to a wood-look floor often weigh porcelain tile against luxury vinyl plank. Porcelain wins on longevity and heat tolerance — it will outlast an SPC or LVP product by decades and won’t soften or gap under direct sunlight through large windows, which is a real concern in Southwest Florida. Grout lines require occasional maintenance that vinyl doesn’t.
LVP has its own advantages: it’s softer underfoot, warmer to the touch, and typically installs at a lower price point. If budget is the primary driver or you’re covering a second-floor wood subfloor where tile weight matters, vinyl is worth a serious look. For a slab-on-grade home where you want something permanent, porcelain is the stronger long-term call.
| Simba Black | Luxury Vinyl Plank | |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | Fully waterproof tile surface | Waterproof core, seams can allow moisture |
| Scratch resistance / wear layer | Glazed porcelain — highly scratch resistant | Wear layer varies by mil rating |
| Comfort underfoot | Hard, cool surface | Resilient, warmer to the touch |
| Installed price | $8.99/sq ft installed | From $3.99/sq ft installed |
| Best room | Living areas, kitchens, covered lanais | Bedrooms, second floors, rentals |
Porcelain tile itself is easy to maintain — a damp mop with a pH-neutral cleaner like Miracle Sealants or Black Diamond is all the surface needs regularly. Avoid acidic products such as vinegar or citrus-based cleaners on or near grout lines, as they break down grout over time. The grout joints are the part that needs periodic attention: seal them at installation and reseal every one to two years depending on foot traffic and whether the tile is in a wet area. A penetrating grout sealer, not a topical coating, is what professionals recommend for long-term stain resistance in a Florida home. For technical guidance, see the Why Tile — Ceramic Tile Distributors Association consumer guide.
Grout should be sealed at the time of installation and resealed every one to two years after that. In high-traffic areas or bathrooms, lean toward the shorter interval. A penetrating grout sealer — not a surface coating — is the right product. Unsealed grout absorbs stains quickly, so this step is worth staying on top of.
Simba Black comes in 600×1200 mm and 800×800 mm formats. The rectangular 600×1200 reads more like a plank and suits long, open rooms where you want to emphasize the wood look. The 800×800 square format gives a more traditional tile grid. Larger formats also mean fewer grout lines, though they require a flatter substrate to control lippage between tile edges.
Flooring Queen installs throughout Lee and Collier counties, including Cape Coral and Naples. The service area also covers Bonita Springs, Estero, and surrounding communities. If you’re not sure whether your address falls within the coverage zone, a quick call to the Fort Myers showroom will confirm it and get a measure scheduled.
Specific written warranty terms for this tile are not listed in the current product documentation. For porcelain tile in this category, manufacturers typically warrant against manufacturing defects in the tile itself. Ask your Flooring Queen consultant for the current Alon Floors warranty documentation before purchase so you have the exact coverage scope in writing.
Porcelain does feel cooler underfoot than wood or vinyl, but Southwest Florida winters are mild enough that it rarely becomes a comfort issue. On a sunny December day the tile warms up quickly. Homeowners who want a warmer feel underfoot in bedrooms sometimes pair tile in main living areas with an area rug rather than switching materials entirely.
Glazed porcelain tile is one of the more pet-friendly surfaces available — claw marks that would scratch vinyl or wood don’t make a visible dent in the fired glaze. Accidents clean up completely with a damp mop and no residual odor is absorbed into the tile. The main thing to watch with pets is the grout lines, which benefit from a sealed finish to prevent staining from tracked-in mud or moisture.
Tile is the longest-lasting hard surface in your home if it’s installed right. Flooring Queen is licensed, insured, and accountable from one Fort Myers showroom — quote to grout seal in one team. 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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