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Best Large Format Tile Installation in San Antonio, TX

Porcelain slab and large format tile supply & installation for San Antonio homes, builders and businesses — from Alamo Heights to Stone Oak.

  • 14+ Years Experience
  • Licensed & Insured
  • Quality Guaranteed
  • 4.9★ Google Rating

In short

Superior Tile Contracting installs large format porcelain tile and slabs throughout San Antonio and Bexar County, TX. We’re based about 228 miles away in Willis, schedule on-site assessments within about a week, in a dedicated crew block, and back every San Antonio project with a written project proposal, an in-house crew and a 2-year workmanship warranty.

4.9 from 63 Google reviews
Large format tile in San Antonio

Why San Antonio trusts Superior Tile

San Antonio projects range from historic King William homes to gated estates in The Dominion and Stone Oak. Pearl District and River Walk restaurants trust us with slip-resistant, high-traffic large format floors that keep looking new.

Building conditions in San Antonio

The San Antonio area mixes expansive clay to the south and east with caliche and limestone in the north toward the Hill Country. Caliche lots often mean uneven slab pours, so we plan grinding and self-leveling where needed and always laser-map flatness before quoting large format tile.

Long, hot summers and strong UV make porcelain a smart alternative to natural stone on patios and courtyards, while the city’s Spanish-colonial heritage keeps travertine-look and limestone-look porcelain slabs in high demand indoors.

Popular large format projects in San Antonio

  • Residential large-format porcelain floors
  • Residential porcelain slab walls
  • Commercial large-format tile floors
  • Commercial porcelain slab walls

Scheduling & logistics

South-central Texas projects are scheduled in dedicated crew blocks. San Antonio is about 3 hours from Willis; slab delivery is handled on our own trailers.

Our process

How is large format tile installed in San Antonio?

Plan the base, layout, joints, and cure time before tile work starts. Use the Tile Council of North America (TCNA) Handbook to choose a method for the space. ANSI A108.19 covers gauged porcelain panels. The steps below show how we plan and carry out the work, from the first site check to the final walk-through.

  1. Step 01

    On-Site Assessment

    A senior installer visits, photographs the substrate, takes laser-level readings and discusses tile choice, layout and timing. No charge, no obligation.

  2. Step 02

    Written Installation Plan

    Material selection, layout, substrate requirements and the installation schedule are reviewed together before work begins.

  3. Step 03

    Substrate Prep & Waterproofing

    Grinding and self-leveling to TCNA flatness (1/8″ over 10 ft), uncoupling membrane, Kerdi-Band corners and bonded waterproofing in all wet areas.

  4. Step 04

    Tile Setting with Lippage Control

    Large format tiles are back-buttered and set with Levtec™ clips; cuts are made on a wet saw for chip-free edges; layouts are dry-laid first to balance sightlines.

  5. Step 05

    Grout, Seal & 2-Year Warranty

    Color-matched grout, penetrating sealer where required, on-site cleanup and a written 2-year workmanship guarantee handed to you in person.

  6. Step 06

    Final Walkthrough & 30-Day Check-In

    We walk the finished installation with you, hand over a written care plan, and follow up at 30 days to inspect grout lines and resolve any concerns.

Client reviews

What Our Clients Say

4.9 out of 5 from 63 reviews on the Canadian corporate Google listing. These reviews describe the corporate team, not a separate Texas review history.

“I have to say WOW! Slava and his team are absolute professionals! They were on budget, on time, and made our front entrance look amazing. A pleasure to work with — we are completely satisfied and would definitely recommend.”

Joey N.

Corporate Google review

“Slava and his team did an amazing job tiling my main floor. Every detail was completed with precision and care — perfectly even lines and a clean finish. Their skill and attention to detail truly stand out.”

Yanka H.

Corporate Google review

“Really happy with the work Slava and his team did. Everything was done with care and precision, and the result looks amazing. Highly recommend them!”

Kateryna K.

Corporate Google review

FAQ

Large format tile FAQ — San Antonio, TX

Do you install large format tile in Alamo Heights, Stone Oak, The Dominion, Olmos Park?

Yes. We serve all of San Antonio and Bexar County, including Alamo Heights, Stone Oak, The Dominion, Olmos Park. San Antonio is roughly 228 miles from our Willis, TX headquarters, and on-site assessments are scheduled within about a week, in a dedicated crew block.

Will large format tile crack on San Antonio soil and foundations?

The San Antonio area mixes expansive clay to the south and east with caliche and limestone in the north toward the Hill Country. Caliche lots often mean uneven slab pours, so we plan grinding and self-leveling where needed and always laser-map flatness before quoting large format tile.. With correct prep — flatness to 1/8″ over 10 ft, crack isolation and movement joints per TCNA EJ171 — large format tile performs extremely well in San Antonio.

Do you supply the tile and slabs, or only install?

Both. We source large format porcelain, gauged porcelain tile panels/slabs through trade distributor partners, so San Antonio clients can buy materials and installation from one accountable contractor. You are also welcome to supply your own tile — we’ll inspect it for flatness, warpage and shade consistency before installation.

How long does a large format tile project take in San Antonio?

A typical 500 sq ft large format floor takes 3–5 working days including prep; a slab-wall shower takes 4–7 days including waterproofing and cure times; whole-home floors usually take 2–3 weeks. You receive a written schedule with your quote, and a senior installer supervises your San Antonio job site every day.

Ready to Transform Your Space?

Get in touch with our expert team today for a free consultation and discover how we can bring your large format tile and slab vision to life in San Antonio.

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  • Quality materials and workmanship
  • Timely project completion

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