Tile & Stone Flooring in Middletown

Tile and stone flooring covers a lot of ground: ceramic and porcelain tile in kitchens and baths, natural stone like slate, travertine, or marble in entryways and living areas, and large-format tile that's become popular for open-concept spaces. The work involves more than setting tile in mortar. A contractor has to check the subfloor for flatness and moisture, plan layout so cuts fall in the right places, choose the correct thinset and grout for the material, and handle waterproofing in wet areas like showers and mudrooms. Stone in particular needs sealing before and after grouting to prevent staining.

What to look for in a contractor

Ask how they prep subfloors, whether they use uncoupling membranes over concrete or wood substrates, and how they handle transitions between rooms. Get a written estimate that breaks out material and labor, and ask to see photos of finished jobs similar to yours, especially if you're working with large-format tile or natural stone, both of which are less forgiving of an uneven base.

How we score these 7 businesses

Our ranking weighs the quality and consistency of past work, how contractors handle prep and waterproofing, pricing transparency, and how they communicate through the project. For the full breakdown of the 7 Middletown contractors we reviewed, see the ranked flooring contractors guide. Our scoring approach is explained in full on the methodology page.