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Thinking About Installing Porcelain Tile? Here’s What to Do First.

“A well-designed home goes beyond aesthetics. It’s about creating a space that truly feels like home. Your interior should reflect your lifestyle, your energy, and the way you want to live every day.” — Quote from the Duo behind Montreal Home Design, Aurore and Margaux

Installing new porcelain tile is one of the best ways to upgrade your space, but there’s a little more to it than just picking something pretty.

We hope this post will help you prepare for a positive experience

couple following a tile buying guide for buying tile in Montreal

Step 1 – Choose the Room(s) You Want to Upgrade

  • Are you tiling a single space or connecting multiple rooms?

  • Different rooms = different tile needs (bathroom vs. kitchen vs. living room)

  • Note if your space needs waterproofing, radiant heat, etc.

These are all things you want to figure out before you even start looking at samples or thinking about colors. Involve the whole family. Make it a fun project. Make notes so you can share them with contractors or a one of our tile experts in the showroom.

Step 2 – Measure Your Space (the Easy Way)

  • How to measure square footage (length × width = total sqft)

  • Always add 10–15% for cuts, patterns, or extra tile

  • Bring those measurements to the showroom (or use them to request a quote)

Your measurements don’t have to be perfect unless you’re just purchasing the tile for a DIY project. The contractor is going to measure everything again anyway just to be sure. Your measurements will help you when getting a quote though.
If you're ready to get a quote, click here

Step 3 – Pick a Style That Matches Your Home

planning a porcelain tile installation in Laval, Quebec

  • Porcelain tile can look like wood, stone, concrete, marble, and more

  • Consider color tone, finish (matte vs gloss), and tile size

  • Think about the rest of the home—do you want contrast or consistency?

View a wide variety of styles here on our website
Visit one of our showrooms to see even more

Step 4 – Decide on Layout & Grout Color

  • Straight set vs. herringbone vs. staggered layouts.

  • Should the grout complement or contrast?

  • Want a clean modern look or a more rustic feel?

It’s all up to you and the possibilities are endless. It’s okay to take your time and prepare everything. Your new porcelain tile floor is going to last a long time and you want to get it right. Eco-Depot serves customers in Montreal, Laval, South Shore and West Island. We’re here to help no matter if you’re just getting started or you already have a plan.

Fill out our contact form here or call us at (450) 667-1166 to speak with our flooring specialists and start your tiling and renovation journey!

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