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Commercial Tile Contractors in Washington, DC
Porcelain & large-format tile for lobbies, offices, restaurants & restrooms. Family owned since · projects completed · Lifetime workmanship warranty.
When a hotel lobby in Penn Quarter, a restaurant in Shaw, or a Class-A office in the Golden Triangle needs tile that looks sharp and survives thousands of footsteps a day, the install has to be right the first time. Purcell's Flooring is a licensed, insured and bonded commercial tile contractor serving Washington, DC for over years — and we handle the planning, dust control, and after-hours scheduling that commercial work demands.
We install commercial-grade porcelain, large-format gauged panels, and natural stone for lobbies, corridors, restrooms, commercial kitchens, retail floors, hospitality spaces, healthcare suites and multifamily amenity areas. From certificates of insurance to phased installs that keep your doors open, we make tile easy for DC property managers, general contractors and business owners.
Cost of Commercial Tile Installation in Washington, DC
Commercial tile pricing depends on the product, the square footage, substrate condition, and your schedule (after-hours and phased work carry a premium). Below are typical installed ranges for Washington, DC commercial projects. Every job is bid individually — your estimate is always free.
| Scope | Typical Installed Cost | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Porcelain Tile | $9 – $18 / sq ft | Lobbies, corridors, retail & hospitality floors (PEI IV–V). |
| Large-Format / Gauged Porcelain Panels | $16 – $30 / sq ft | Feature walls, reception desks & statement lobbies. |
| Commercial Restroom Tile (floor + wall) | $14 – $26 / sq ft | Restrooms & locker rooms with full waterproofing. |
| Epoxy Grout Upgrade | $1.50 – $4 / sq ft | Chemical & stain resistance for kitchens, restrooms & labs. |
| Floor Prep / Self-Leveling / Membranes | $3 – $9 / sq ft | Slab prep, crack isolation & waterproofing as needed. |
Ranges include materials and standard labor. Demolition & haul-away, after-hours/phased scheduling, intricate patterns, and natural stone are quoted separately. Get your exact number with a free walkthrough.
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Looking for something else? If you're a homeowner planning residential kitchen or bathroom tile, our residential tile flooring page is the right fit. And if you want commercial LVT or luxury vinyl tile instead of porcelain, see our commercial vinyl flooring page — it's often the faster, lower-cost option for offices and corridors.
Commercial spaces we tile in Washington, DC
Different commercial environments demand different tile, substrates and slip ratings. We spec and install for:
- Hotels & hospitality — lobbies, elevator landings, spa and pool decks across downtown and the Wharf
- Offices & lobbies — Class-A reception areas, elevator banks and core restrooms in the Golden Triangle and CBD
- Restaurants & bars — dining floors, entries and commercial kitchens with epoxy grout and slip-rated tile
- Retail & mixed-use — storefronts and corridors in Navy Yard, NoMa and Capitol Riverfront developments
- Healthcare & labs — clinics and exam rooms needing sanitary, chemical-resistant surfaces
- Multifamily & amenity — apartment and condo lobbies, fitness rooms, mail rooms and common-area restrooms
- Schools, churches & institutions — entries, cafeterias and high-traffic restrooms
Tiling a larger build-out with multiple surfaces? We coordinate it under our commercial flooring division, and pair tile with epoxy & seal coating for kitchens, back-of-house and equipment rooms.
What's included & how we work
- Substrate evaluation, self-leveling & crack-isolation membranes
- Waterproofing systems for restrooms, showers & wet areas (Schluter-style)
- Large-format & gauged porcelain panel installation
- Epoxy grout for chemical, stain & moisture resistance
- ADA / DCOF slip-resistant tile selection
- After-hours, weekend & phased scheduling to keep you open
- Dust control, freight coordination & certificates of insurance
- Old flooring demo & haul-away
Commercial Tile Brands We Install
We install specified commercial tile from the lines DC architects and GCs trust for durability and lead time. Need a particular series to match a spec or finish schedule? We'll source it and bring samples to your site.
Daltile
Daltile's commercial portfolio is a DC spec staple — through-body porcelain like Industrial Park and Emerson Wood deliver PEI IV–V durability for lobbies, corridors and retail. Their deep stocking program and consistent lead times make them our go-to when a project schedule can't slip.
American Olean
American Olean offers dependable, value-engineered commercial porcelain and quarry tile that holds up in restaurant kitchens, cafeterias and back-of-house areas. Their slip-rated unglazed lines are frequent specs for DC food-service and institutional restrooms.
Emser Tile
Emser's large-format and concrete-look porcelain anchors a lot of contemporary DC office and hospitality interiors. Their textured, high-DCOF series are reliable choices for hotel entries, elevator landings and other wet-prone, high-traffic zones.
Florida Tile
Florida Tile's Made-in-the-USA HDP porcelain is specified for its tight shade consistency and durability across large commercial floor areas. Their domestic manufacturing helps DC projects hit budget and lead-time targets on corridors, retail and lobby installs.
MSI Surfaces
MSI's commercial porcelain and gauged panel program spans stone-look, wood-look and concrete finishes at competitive pricing. Their broad in-stock inventory is ideal for multifamily amenity spaces and tenant build-outs across Navy Yard and NoMa.
Dekton by Cosentino
For statement reception desks, feature walls and ultra-durable large-format surfaces, Dekton's ultracompact porcelain panels resist scratching, staining and UV. We install Dekton in premium DC lobbies and hospitality interiors where the finish has to make an impression.
Licensed, insured & bonded in Washington, DC
Commercial clients need a contractor who clears the paperwork as cleanly as the install. Purcell's Flooring is licensed, fully insured and bondable for DC commercial work. We provide certificates of insurance naming your building or ownership entity, carry general liability and workers' compensation, and meet the bonding and prequalification requirements that property managers and general contractors expect. Every commercial install is backed by our lifetime workmanship warranty.
Areas we serve for commercial tile
We work with businesses, GCs and property managers across the District, including:
Frequently asked questions
Are you licensed, insured and bonded for commercial tile work in Washington, DC?
Yes. Purcell's Flooring is a licensed, insured and bonded DC flooring contractor. We carry general liability and workers' comp, provide certificates of insurance for property managers and GCs, and can meet bonding requirements on commercial and institutional projects.
Can you install commercial tile after hours or in phases to keep our business open?
Absolutely. For occupied offices, hotels, restaurants and retail in DC we routinely work nights, weekends and in phased zones so operations keep running. We coordinate with building management on freight access, dust control and quiet hours.
What's the most durable tile for a high-traffic commercial lobby in DC?
For lobbies and corridors we specify through-body or glazed porcelain with a PEI rating of IV–V and a wet DCOF of at least 0.42 for slip resistance. Large-format and gauged porcelain panels minimize grout joints for a cleaner, easier-to-maintain commercial floor.
Do you handle commercial restroom waterproofing and ADA slip resistance?
Yes. We install full waterproofing and crack-isolation membranes (Schluter-style systems), epoxy grout for chemical and stain resistance, and slip-resistant tile that meets ADA/DCOF requirements for commercial restrooms, locker rooms and wet areas.
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