Smoky White Onyx Porcelain Tile starts at $8.99 per square foot installed in Fort Myers — a wood-look white tile from Alon Floors’ Porcelain collection that brings a clean, bright aesthetic to any room. It’s available in multiple sizes and finishes, giving homeowners real flexibility in how the final floor reads. Flooring Queen handles the full install across Southwest Florida.
Porcelain is one of the most practical choices for Southwest Florida homes. It doesn’t absorb moisture, holds up against humidity and salt air, and sits comfortably on concrete slab foundations without the expansion concerns that wood floors can present. These qualities make it a strong fit for kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and open living areas.
The Smoky White Onyx is also well-suited to seasonal and rental properties. Its hard surface resists foot traffic, sandy floors from beach days, and the humidity swings that come with closing up a home for the summer. The white field keeps spaces looking open and light even in rooms with limited natural light.
| Size | 600×1200, 800×800 |
|---|---|
| Finish | Glossy, Matt, Polished |
| Look | Wood |
Flooring Queen installs Smoky White Onyx Porcelain Tile at $8.99 per square foot. That price covers delivery to the job site, removal of your existing floor covering, standard subfloor preparation, setting the tile, grouting, baseboard reinstallation, transition strips between rooms, and cleanup and material removal when the crew leaves.
Some situations carry additional charges: significant subfloor leveling, stair nosing, diagonal or herringbone layouts, and decorative borders all add labor and time. The best way to get a firm number is to schedule our free in-home measure — we’ll walk the space, note any conditions that affect cost, and hand you a written quote before any work begins.
Shoppers comparing Smoky White Onyx Porcelain Tile to Luxury Vinyl Plank are usually weighing hard durability against comfort and budget. Porcelain wins on longevity and heat resistance — it won’t dent, doesn’t off-gas, and holds up under direct sunlight without fading or softening. It’s also fully waterproof through and through, not just at the surface.
Luxury Vinyl Plank costs less to install, feels warmer and softer underfoot, and is easier to replace section by section if something goes wrong. Porcelain is harder to cut and install, and a cracked tile generally means replacing the whole piece. For high-moisture areas or spaces where you want a permanent, very hard finish, porcelain is the stronger call. For bedrooms or rooms where underfoot comfort matters more, LVP is worth the look.
| Smoky White Onyx | Luxury Vinyl Plank | |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | Fully waterproof — tile and body | Water-resistant surface; seams can allow moisture |
| Scratch resistance / wear layer | Extremely hard ceramic surface | Wear layer varies; can scratch under sharp objects |
| Comfort underfoot | Hard and cool; no give | Softer, warmer feel underfoot |
| Installed price | $8.99/sq ft installed | From ~$3.99/sq ft installed |
| Best room | Kitchens, baths, living areas | Bedrooms, dens, whole-home installs on a budget |
Clean Smoky White Onyx Porcelain Tile with a pH-neutral floor cleaner — brands like Aqua Mix Concentrated Stone, Tile & Grout Cleaner work well without stripping the grout or dulling polished or glossy finishes. Avoid acidic cleaners like vinegar or citrus-based products, which will gradually break down grout and can etch polished surfaces over time. The grout joints should be sealed after installation and resealed every one to two years depending on traffic and exposure to moisture; a penetrating grout sealer like Aqua Mix Sealer’s Choice Gold is a reliable option. Sweep or vacuum regularly to keep grit and sand from acting as an abrasive underfoot. For technical guidance, see the Why Tile — Ceramic Tile Distributors Association consumer guide.
Yes, grout should be sealed after installation and resealed every one to two years in high-use areas. In Southwest Florida’s humidity, unsealed grout can absorb moisture and harbor mold over time. A penetrating sealer like Aqua Mix Sealer’s Choice Gold is a straightforward DIY application that protects the joints between installs.
Smoky White Onyx comes in 600×1200 and 800×800 formats. Larger tiles mean fewer grout lines, which makes a floor read more open and continuous — a real advantage in smaller rooms or open-plan living areas. Larger formats do require a very flat substrate to avoid lippage, so subfloor condition matters more with these sizes.
Porcelain does feel cool underfoot, but in Southwest Florida that’s rarely a complaint. Most SWFL homes run air conditioning year-round, and a cool tile underfoot in July is genuinely comfortable. The few months of cooler weather we get don’t make floors feel uncomfortably cold the way they might in a northern climate.
Porcelain tile itself is impervious to water — the tile body won’t absorb it or swell. The vulnerability in any tile floor is the grout joints; sealed grout prevents moisture from working down to the subfloor. With properly sealed grout, this floor handles standing water far better than wood-based products or floating floor systems.
Flooring Queen installs Smoky White Onyx Porcelain Tile throughout the region, including Cape Coral, Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, and the greater Fort Myers area. If you’re not sure whether your address falls in our service area, just give us a call — we cover most of Lee and Collier counties.
A single room usually takes one to two days — one day to set the tile and a day for grout to cure before foot traffic. A whole-home install can run three to five days depending on square footage and layout complexity. Larger format tiles like the 600×1200 option require more careful alignment, which can add time compared to smaller-format installs.
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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