Greetings all;

I'm considering buying Florida Tile for my bathroom floor. Since they
are faily new here in Canada, I'd be interested in hearing from those
who have been living with their products.
How has Florida Tile performed for you? Are you satisfied? Would you
buy them again? Anything I should know about installation (will go on
a plywood sub-floor)? Maintenance?
Any and all information is much appreciated. Thanks.

LD

(LD) wrote in
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Greetings all;

I'm considering buying Florida Tile for my bathroom floor. Since they
are faily new here in Canada, I'd be interested in hearing from those
who have been living with their products.
How has Florida Tile performed for you? Are you satisfied? Would you
buy them again? Anything I should know about installation (will go on
a plywood sub-floor)? Maintenance?
Any and all information is much appreciated. Thanks.

LD


I purchased my home 4 years ago with Florida tile installed in the bathroom
(1x1 on the floor). It was installed in the early 70's over plywood. They
raised several kids and I have 3 and there have been no tile related
failures. Cat urine, on the other hand, is a handy tile remover.

Chris

I'm considering buying Florida Tile for my bathroom floor. Since they
are faily new here in Canada, I'd be interested in hearing from those
who have been living with their products.
How has Florida Tile performed for you? Are you satisfied? Would you
buy them again? Anything I should know about installation (will go on
a plywood sub-floor)? Maintenance?
Any and all information is much appreciated. Thanks.

Living in Florida, I'm wondering what we might be scamming Canadians
with in the tile department. Never heard of "Florida Tile" here.

Jeff

LD writes:

How has Florida Tile performed for you? Are you satisfied? Would you
buy them again?

They've been around a long time, and make a quality product. Most tile
these days is imported and of widely varying quality.

Jeff Cochran writes:

Living in Florida, I'm wondering what we might be scamming Canadians
with in the tile department. Never heard of "Florida Tile" here.

It's a manufacturer's name, not a style.

Jeff Cochran wrote in message . ..
I'm considering buying Florida Tile for my bathroom floor. Since they
are faily new here in Canada, I'd be interested in hearing from those
who have been living with their products.
How has Florida Tile performed for you? Are you satisfied? Would you
buy them again? Anything I should know about installation (will go on
a plywood sub-floor)? Maintenance?
Any and all information is much appreciated. Thanks.

Living in Florida, I'm wondering what we might be scamming Canadians
with in the tile department. Never heard of "Florida Tile" here.

Jeff

It's a company, not a type of tile: Florida Tile Industries, in
Lakeland. Makes good consumer-grade tile, sold extensively by the DIY
chains.

--
Chris Green

On 12 Feb 2004 22:48:30 -0800, (Christopher
Green) wrote:

Jeff Cochran wrote in message . ..
I'm considering buying Florida Tile for my bathroom floor. Since they
are faily new here in Canada, I'd be interested in hearing from those
who have been living with their products.
How has Florida Tile performed for you? Are you satisfied? Would you
buy them again? Anything I should know about installation (will go on
a plywood sub-floor)? Maintenance?
Any and all information is much appreciated. Thanks.

Living in Florida, I'm wondering what we might be scamming Canadians
with in the tile department. Never heard of "Florida Tile" here.

Jeff

It's a company, not a type of tile: Florida Tile Industries, in
Lakeland. Makes good consumer-grade tile, sold extensively by the DIY
chains.

Ah. Maybe I need to start looking there for tile instead of the tile
shops...

Thanks,

Jeff

Jeff Cochran wrote in message . ..
On 12 Feb 2004 22:48:30 -0800, (Christopher
Green) wrote:

Jeff Cochran wrote in message . ..
I'm considering buying Florida Tile for my bathroom floor. Since they
are faily new here in Canada, I'd be interested in hearing from those
who have been living with their products.
How has Florida Tile performed for you? Are you satisfied? Would you
buy them again? Anything I should know about installation (will go on
a plywood sub-floor)? Maintenance?
Any and all information is much appreciated. Thanks.

Living in Florida, I'm wondering what we might be scamming Canadians
with in the tile department. Never heard of "Florida Tile" here.

Jeff

It's a company, not a type of tile: Florida Tile Industries, in
Lakeland. Makes good consumer-grade tile, sold extensively by the DIY
chains.

Ah. Maybe I need to start looking there for tile instead of the tile
shops...

Thanks,

Jeff

I own a tile and stone distribution company in FL. I show FL Tile Co.
tile. It is inexpensive and yet very durable. My suggestion is to go
with the FL Tile if you like it. However, the kicker here is that you
can make that 2.30 (for example) tile look like a 10.00 tile with some
properly placed hand made tile liners or listellos or a few decorative
tiles. The big box DIY businesses are fine for many flooring needs
but to really get a personalized look go to a local designer and ask
them for some help. Or call the Canadian equivalent of the
American Society of Interior Designers and ask them for "Industry
Partners" that are tile show rooms in your area. These show rooms
should carry designer/custom tile for your use. And don't be afraid
of the idea of custom or designer, just cuz it sounds expensive
doesn't mean it is.
good luck.
gv

"G Valley" wrote in message
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Jeff Cochran wrote in message
. ..
On 12 Feb 2004 22:48:30 -0800, (Christopher
Green) wrote:

Jeff Cochran wrote in message
. ..
I'm considering buying Florida Tile for my bathroom floor. Since
they
are faily new here in Canada, I'd be interested in hearing from
those
who have been living with their products.
How has Florida Tile performed for you? Are you satisfied? Would
you
buy them again? Anything I should know about installation (will go
on
a plywood sub-floor)? Maintenance?
Any and all information is much appreciated. Thanks.

Living in Florida, I'm wondering what we might be scamming Canadians
with in the tile department. Never heard of "Florida Tile" here.

Jeff

It's a company, not a type of tile: Florida Tile Industries, in
Lakeland. Makes good consumer-grade tile, sold extensively by the DIY
chains.

Ah. Maybe I need to start looking there for tile instead of the tile
shops...

Thanks,

Jeff

I own a tile and stone distribution company in FL. I show FL Tile Co.
tile. It is inexpensive and yet very durable. My suggestion is to go
with the FL Tile if you like it. However, the kicker here is that you
can make that 2.30 (for example) tile look like a 10.00 tile with some
properly placed hand made tile liners or listellos or a few decorative
tiles. The big box DIY businesses are fine for many flooring needs
but to really get a personalized look go to a local designer and ask
them for some help. Or call the Canadian equivalent of the
American Society of Interior Designers and ask them for "Industry
Partners" that are tile show rooms in your area. These show rooms
should carry designer/custom tile for your use. And don't be afraid
of the idea of custom or designer, just cuz it sounds expensive
doesn't mean it is.
good luck.
gv

I am in Cape Coral and have been searching unsuccessfully for a 6"x6" dark
charcoal colored tile with a slate textured finish for our front 400 s.f.
entry porch.
Have been to probably 6-8 tile companies and none of them have anything even
close.
Does such a tile exist?
Thanks.

"Don" wrote in message
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"G Valley" wrote in message
om...
Jeff Cochran wrote in message
. ..
On 12 Feb 2004 22:48:30 -0800, (Christopher
Green) wrote:

Jeff Cochran wrote in message
. ..
I'm considering buying Florida Tile for my bathroom floor. Since
they
are faily new here in Canada, I'd be interested in hearing from
those
who have been living with their products.
How has Florida Tile performed for you? Are you satisfied? Would
you
buy them again? Anything I should know about installation (will
go
on
a plywood sub-floor)? Maintenance?
Any and all information is much appreciated. Thanks.

Living in Florida, I'm wondering what we might be scamming
Canadians
with in the tile department. Never heard of "Florida Tile" here.

Jeff

It's a company, not a type of tile: Florida Tile Industries, in
Lakeland. Makes good consumer-grade tile, sold extensively by the DIY
chains.

Ah. Maybe I need to start looking there for tile instead of the tile
shops...

Thanks,

Jeff

I own a tile and stone distribution company in FL. I show FL Tile Co.
tile. It is inexpensive and yet very durable. My suggestion is to go
with the FL Tile if you like it. However, the kicker here is that you
can make that 2.30 (for example) tile look like a 10.00 tile with some
properly placed hand made tile liners or listellos or a few decorative
tiles. The big box DIY businesses are fine for many flooring needs
but to really get a personalized look go to a local designer and ask
them for some help. Or call the Canadian equivalent of the
American Society of Interior Designers and ask them for "Industry
Partners" that are tile show rooms in your area. These show rooms
should carry designer/custom tile for your use. And don't be afraid
of the idea of custom or designer, just cuz it sounds expensive
doesn't mean it is.
good luck.
gv

I am in Cape Coral and have been searching unsuccessfully for a 6"x6" dark
charcoal colored tile with a slate textured finish for our front 400 s.f.
entry porch.
Have been to probably 6-8 tile companies and none of them have anything
even
close.
Does such a tile exist?

Yes, and Florida makes it. We brought home some 6"x6" dark charcoal samples
from a local tile store. I believe the part number was 9906, but that
might have been the 12" square number. Ask a FL dealer.

"William W. Plummer" wrote in message
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"Don" wrote in message
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"G Valley" wrote in message
om...
Jeff Cochran wrote in message
. ..
On 12 Feb 2004 22:48:30 -0800,
(Christopher
Green) wrote:

Jeff Cochran wrote in message
. ..
I'm considering buying Florida Tile for my bathroom floor.
Since
they
are faily new here in Canada, I'd be interested in hearing from
those
who have been living with their products.
How has Florida Tile performed for you? Are you satisfied?
Would
you
buy them again? Anything I should know about installation (will
go
on
a plywood sub-floor)? Maintenance?
Any and all information is much appreciated. Thanks.

Living in Florida, I'm wondering what we might be scamming
Canadians
with in the tile department. Never heard of "Florida Tile" here.

Jeff

It's a company, not a type of tile: Florida Tile Industries, in
Lakeland. Makes good consumer-grade tile, sold extensively by the
DIY
chains.

Ah. Maybe I need to start looking there for tile instead of the
tile
shops...

Thanks,

Jeff

I own a tile and stone distribution company in FL. I show FL Tile Co.
tile. It is inexpensive and yet very durable. My suggestion is to go
with the FL Tile if you like it. However, the kicker here is that you
can make that 2.30 (for example) tile look like a 10.00 tile with some
properly placed hand made tile liners or listellos or a few decorative
tiles. The big box DIY businesses are fine for many flooring needs
but to really get a personalized look go to a local designer and ask
them for some help. Or call the Canadian equivalent of the
American Society of Interior Designers and ask them for "Industry
Partners" that are tile show rooms in your area. These show rooms
should carry designer/custom tile for your use. And don't be afraid
of the idea of custom or designer, just cuz it sounds expensive
doesn't mean it is.
good luck.
gv

I am in Cape Coral and have been searching unsuccessfully for a 6"x6"
dark
charcoal colored tile with a slate textured finish for our front 400
s.f.
entry porch.
Have been to probably 6-8 tile companies and none of them have anything
even
close.
Does such a tile exist?

Yes, and Florida makes it. We brought home some 6"x6" dark charcoal
samples
from a local tile store. I believe the part number was 9906, but that
might have been the 12" square number. Ask a FL dealer.

Can you recommend an online source or the contact info for a local supplier?
Thanks.

Below is a nice example of bottom posting. Isn't it lovely to read?
I wonder why I prefer top posting? --Phil

Don wrote:

"William W. Plummer" wrote in message
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"Don" wrote in message
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"G Valley" wrote in message
e.com...

Jeff Cochran wrote in message

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On 12 Feb 2004 22:48:30 -0800,

(Christopher

Green) wrote:


Jeff Cochran wrote in message

m...

I'm considering buying Florida Tile for my bathroom floor.

Since

they

are faily new here in Canada, I'd be interested in hearing from

those

who have been living with their products.
How has Florida Tile performed for you? Are you satisfied?

Would

you

buy them again? Anything I should know about installation (will

go

on

a plywood sub-floor)? Maintenance?
Any and all information is much appreciated. Thanks.

Living in Florida, I'm wondering what we might be scamming

Canadians

with in the tile department. Never heard of "Florida Tile" here.

Jeff

It's a company, not a type of tile: Florida Tile Industries, in
Lakeland. Makes good consumer-grade tile, sold extensively by the

DIY

chains.

Ah. Maybe I need to start looking there for tile instead of the

tile

shops...

Thanks,

Jeff

I own a tile and stone distribution company in FL. I show FL Tile Co.
tile. It is inexpensive and yet very durable. My suggestion is to go
with the FL Tile if you like it. However, the kicker here is that you
can make that 2.30 (for example) tile look like a 10.00 tile with some
properly placed hand made tile liners or listellos or a few decorative
tiles. The big box DIY businesses are fine for many flooring needs
but to really get a personalized look go to a local designer and ask
them for some help. Or call the Canadian equivalent of the
American Society of Interior Designers and ask them for "Industry
Partners" that are tile show rooms in your area. These show rooms
should carry designer/custom tile for your use. And don't be afraid
of the idea of custom or designer, just cuz it sounds expensive
doesn't mean it is.
good luck.
gv

I am in Cape Coral and have been searching unsuccessfully for a 6"x6"

dark

charcoal colored tile with a slate textured finish for our front 400

s.f.

entry porch.
Have been to probably 6-8 tile companies and none of them have anything

even

close.
Does such a tile exist?

Yes, and Florida makes it. We brought home some 6"x6" dark charcoal

samples

from a local tile store. I believe the part number was 9906, but that
might have been the 12" square number. Ask a FL dealer.


Can you recommend an online source or the contact info for a local supplier?
Thanks.


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On Fri, 27 Feb 2004 16:35:40 GMT, wrote:

On Fri, 27 Feb 2004 11:13:23 -0500, Phil Munro
wrote:
I wonder why I prefer top posting? --Phil
Probably because you, like so many usenet dweebs, don't know how to
properly quote.


And since he is a dweeb, he needs to be told: proper quoting usually
involves trimming.

Notice how nicely these bottom posts flow for the reader.

"Don" wrote in message
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"William W. Plummer" wrote in
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"Don" wrote in message
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"G Valley" wrote in message
om...
Jeff Cochran wrote in message
. ..
On 12 Feb 2004 22:48:30 -0800,
(Christopher
Green) wrote:

Jeff Cochran wrote in message
. ..
I'm considering buying Florida Tile for my bathroom floor.
Since
they
are faily new here in Canada, I'd be interested in hearing
from
those
who have been living with their products.
How has Florida Tile performed for you? Are you satisfied?
Would
you
buy them again? Anything I should know about installation
(will
go
on
a plywood sub-floor)? Maintenance?
Any and all information is much appreciated. Thanks.

Living in Florida, I'm wondering what we might be scamming
Canadians
with in the tile department. Never heard of "Florida Tile"
here.

Jeff

It's a company, not a type of tile: Florida Tile Industries, in
Lakeland. Makes good consumer-grade tile, sold extensively by the
DIY
chains.

Ah. Maybe I need to start looking there for tile instead of the
tile
shops...

Thanks,

Jeff

I own a tile and stone distribution company in FL. I show FL Tile
Co.
tile. It is inexpensive and yet very durable. My suggestion is to
go
with the FL Tile if you like it. However, the kicker here is that
you
can make that 2.30 (for example) tile look like a 10.00 tile with
some
properly placed hand made tile liners or listellos or a few
decorative
tiles. The big box DIY businesses are fine for many flooring needs
but to really get a personalized look go to a local designer and ask
them for some help. Or call the Canadian equivalent of the
American Society of Interior Designers and ask them for "Industry
Partners" that are tile show rooms in your area. These show rooms
should carry designer/custom tile for your use. And don't be afraid
of the idea of custom or designer, just cuz it sounds expensive
doesn't mean it is.
good luck.
gv

I am in Cape Coral and have been searching unsuccessfully for a 6"x6"
dark
charcoal colored tile with a slate textured finish for our front 400
s.f.
entry porch.
Have been to probably 6-8 tile companies and none of them have
anything
even
close.
Does such a tile exist?

Yes, and Florida makes it. We brought home some 6"x6" dark charcoal
samples
from a local tile store. I believe the part number was 9906, but that
might have been the 12" square number. Ask a FL dealer.

Can you recommend an online source or the contact info for a local
supplier?
Thanks.

I don't know what "local" means to you, but here is the place that had the
samples we brought home. http://www.fitzgeraldtile.com/ You could call
them.

wrote:

On Fri, 27 Feb 2004 11:13:23 -0500, Phil Munro
wrote:

Below is a nice example of bottom posting. Isn't it lovely to read?
I wonder why I prefer top posting? --Phil

Probably because you, like so many usenet dweebs, don't know how to
properly quote.

BB
That is, indeed, part of the problem. But in addition, that particular
posting (which you did not properly include in your above response)
required scanning a LONG way down to see the response.
There remains in my mind the belief that those who bottom post,
usually, or at least often, produce difficult-to-read postings. --Phil

Phil Munro writes:
There remains in my mind the belief that those who bottom post,
usually, or at least often, produce difficult-to-read postings. --Phil

If there's nothing new on the first page of a post, I just skip it.

-Mike

http://www.floridatile.com/

I live in Lakeland.
Florida tilew is a great company with top of the line products
It's been here for over 50 years

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