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2x2Travertine (Mobile)Avanti Tile & Stone provides Carolina homeowners, contractors, builders, and designers some of the area’s best prices to one of the largest and biggest variety of inventory available in the Southeast. If we don’t have it in stock, we can usually have it to you in a very reasonable time period. Our quotes are for the total job, but are also detailed so you will know exactly what you are paying for – no hidden extra charges sprung on you after the job has already started or nearing completion.

We pride ourselves on installing exactly what you pick out. Some of our competitors have been known to switch “lots” of a certain product to complete the work, often resulting in different colors for different areas within the same room.

Ceramic and Porcelain Tiles

Both types of tiles come in different shades and sizes and are easily maintained. No sealing is required. Ceramic tile will have either a “glazed” or “unglazed” face to it. Porcelain tile which is a stronger, more heavy-duty product than ceramics made to resist abrasion and changes in temperature, making it usable for both indoors and outdoors. “Glazed” porcelain tile in which only the top part of the tile is covered with color and characteristics of the tile, is the most commonly selected for homes. “Throughbody” porcelain tile has the same color clay throughout, is more resistant and used primarily for commercial and outside areas.

Brand name tile companies that we carry include Marazzi, Daltile, American Olean, Florida, Stone Peak, Edilcuoghi, Emser, Vallelunga, Crossville, and Florim USA. We also have glass tile and mosaic tile selections from which to choose.

Installing Tile for Flooring

For those homes and commercial establishments that have a cement or wood subfloor, we remove the existing flooring (tile, vinyl, hardwood, carpet, etc.) and any glue that held it down, and then thoroughly clean the floor before installing new tile. If the subfloor is wood, we first install cement board before laying the tile on top of it. Typically a wood molding or marble threshold is inserted between the new flooring and an existing floor in the next room. Shower installation with tile is similar once any fiberglass or old tiles are removed, but may involve new fixtures, knobs, etc. as part of the process.

The grouting process is fairly standard but many homeowners elect to upgrade to stain, mold, and mildew resistant grout. Grout will always require some level of maintenance. Avanti Tile & Stone turns to National Gypsum, TEC, and Bonsal for setting materials for installations.

Natural Stone – Granite, Marble, Slate, Travertine, Limestone

Which natural stone to use in your home or business is typically based on how much use or abuse will be given it as well as the look desired. These stones will vary on porosity, hardness, and durability.

Slate
This is a natural stone which is actually a series of coats of different stones with different shades, sizes, and thickness, causing it to have an uneven finished surface. Slate is very popular for outdoor use or sunrooms.

Travertine
This is the most popular stone in use today for backsplashes. It is highly porous and does require sealing and maintenance. Travertine comes in a variety of finishes: honed and filled, brushed and chiseled edges, straight edges, polished, tumbled, etc.

Granite
We are “fabricators” which means we buy directly from wholesalers and then send our customers to the wholesaler to pick out the slab from which the countertop, etc. is to be cut. Though we can pull product from several countries from around the world, the selections from Brazil and Italy tend to be the most popular. We only install granite that is 3cm thick, the thickest you can get – it looks nicer and is not as fragile. Granite is harder than marble. At Avanti Tile & Stone we guarantee that what you select at the wholesaler is exactly what we use for a final cutting. After all, honesty and integrity are very important to ensuring l00% customer satisfaction.

Marble
Marble is among the most luxurious and elegant of the natural stones we carry. It tends to be softer and more susceptible to staining (and therefore requires sealing and upkeep) and thus is more suitable for areas with less traffic, like formal areas. It is commonly used for walls, vanities, shower walls, etc.

Installation of Natural Stone

The process is very similar to installing tile but the amount of grout used is far less. It is more time consuming due to the need to match up the stones correctly. Natural stone needs to be sealed due to its porosity. We only use high quality, stain resistant seals. An “enhanced” seal is often requested, but it will give a different look – it all depends on whether you want a “natural” look or one that has a richer, deeper appearance. For countertops we offer a variety of sinks from which to choose, depending on the level of quality you want.

Hardwood Floors

Hardwood floors almost always involve a subfloor because it needs to be nailed down, though it is possible to glue it to a cement floor. Our installation process usually involves a vapor barrier between the subfloor and the hardwood floor. We use exclusively Bruce and Shaw for our hardwood flooring. The quality and variety of their materials makes them two of the best in the business.

Laminated wood flooring is a result of taking imitation wood and applying a coating designed to give the appearance of real wood. It can be installed directly onto cement floors, is very durable and nine times more resistant to wear than hardwood floors. There are different levels of laminates, with the premium brand offering a longer warranty.

Engineered hardwood is real wood, but in layers, involves tongue and groove, is somewhat thinner than laminates and can either be glued down or just laid down on a cement floor or subfloor.

We look forward to showing and explaining to you in detail the differences between the various hardwood floors we carry as well as the pros and cons of hardwood versus tile or natural stone for all of your flooring needs.

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We were just shopping around for tile and stopped by to check out Avanti Tile. We were very impressed with Hector and Janeth because they were very helpful and knowledgeable concerning, stone, tile, molding and matching tiles, designs and colors. We spend a couple hours with them and they did not rush us to make a decision.  After a lot of looking we decided on the tile we like best and to let them remodel and tile our bathroom. We set up an appointment with Hector to come and measure so he cou…
E. H.
Avanti Tile installed a gorgeous backsplash in our kitchen, complete with a tile-framed painted basket of blueberries over the sink.  I constantly receive comments about the workmanship and how lovely it is.  Hector also did my screened-in porch floor with tiles and it is perfect.  They are competitvely priced, excel in craftsmanship, and were a pleasure to do business with.  I have recommended Hector and Avanti Tile to several friends and will continue to do so.  It was our good fort…
E. S. F.
Avanti Tile & Stone is a prime example of quality products and fantastic customer service. I have recommended Hector and his staff to friends and colleagues without hesitation.
M. K.
My first experience with Avanti Tile & Stone was in 2007. My wife and I wanted to tile the walls around our two bathtubs plus the island and backsplash in our kitchen. We visited their public showroom and were very impressed with the customer service provided by Janeth. She assisted us with the design and selection process by providing several take home samples and offering helpful suggestions for our projects. We then met with Hector at our home and he answered our many questions plus provided …
BPFort Mill
Thank you for the beautiful wood floors.  Your men were professional and did a great job!
B & B Allen
Avanti Tile was a lifesaver for our family while we were building a new home.  We were involved with a different company and were not given all the information necessary to make an informed decision about granite countertops.   Thank goodness we were told about Avanti.  Their price was great and the quality of work was outstanding.  We are in love with the countertops and the professionalism of everyone with Avanti Tile.   As mentioned previously, they saved us with these granite countert…
K.G.Fort Mill
I was very pleased with the work performed by Avanti Tile & Stone from the day I first visited their showroom to final day of installation.  I had never done a kitchen remodel before and was nervous about the cost, the timing of completion of the project and making selections that I would later regret.  But I had nothing to worry about!  Both Hector and Janeth worked closely with me to make selections to stick within my budget and to guide me in the process of selecting everything including t…
R.W.
We’re enjoying our shower and the doors.  They did a beautiful job.  I don’t believe anyone else could have done better.  Everyone has been so nice to us and they take their job serious.  In my book you all are the best.  Thanks for everything!!
D & J. Ballard
I wanted to say a few words about Avanti Tile.  We have used them several times for floors and counter tops and I am sure we will use them again. Hector Cardona and his staff are very friendly yet very professional.  All projects were done in a timely fashion and we were very pleased with the workmanship. One thing that really impressed me was the clean-up after the job was completed. We have had workers before, that because of the mess we had to clean up after they left, made us regret eve…
G. S.
Just want to thank Avanti Tile for a job well done and thanks for being a class outfit to deal with. We had granite counter tops and tile back splash installed as part of our kitchen renovation and not only did they do a wonderful job; each and every worker was courteous and reliable throughout the project. What impressed us the most was the timeliness of the work schedule and the on time completion of the project. When they said they would be there….they were there and on time! I found…
K. & D. M.

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Fort Mill, SC 29715

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