Porcelain Slab & Large-Format Tile Installers in Vancouver, BC
Looking for porcelain slab installers near you in Metro Vancouver? We install 24×48, 48×96 and 60×120 porcelain panels with laser-checked flatness, tight layout control, and minimal grout lines. From slab showers to fireplaces and feature walls, we focus on clean edges, lippage control, and premium detailing.
Built for a seamless, upscale slab look
Big-format panels demand precision. We manage flatness, pattern flow and edges so the finished surface looks intentional and performs in real-world use.
Porcelain Slab Installers in Vancouver — Large-Format Tile & Panels
Looking for porcelain slab installers near you in Metro Vancouver or a team that can execute large-format tile installation with tight alignment and clean edges? We install 24×48 porcelain tile, 48×96 panels and 60×120 porcelain slabs (including premium options like Laminam porcelain slabs) using laser-checked prep, layout control and waterproofing assemblies where required.
Why Vancouver Chooses Us for Porcelain Slabs & Large-Format Tile
Big panels look incredible—but only if flatness, handling and detail work are executed to a higher standard. We sequence slabs for pattern flow, correct substrate tolerances, and finish with crisp alignment so your surfaces read like continuous stone.
Porcelain Slab Installation in Vancouver
If you searched “porcelain slab installers” you’re likely planning a surface that reads like one continuous stone sheet. We install slabs for full-height shower walls, feature walls, fireplace surrounds, and kitchen backsplashes—with careful sequencing, clean edge work and watertight detailing.
Slab showers & wet areas
Full-height porcelain panels reduce grout lines and simplify cleaning. We integrate membranes, drains, corners and niches so the assembly is built for real-world use.
Feature walls & fireplaces
We plan vein direction, minimize seams, and execute crisp terminations and miters where appropriate—so the surface looks intentional from every angle.
Recent Large-Format Tile & Slab Projects — Vancouver & Lower Mainland
Examples of porcelain slab showers, bookmatched feature walls, and minimal-grout panel details.
What Is “Large Format” Tile — And Why It’s Taking Over Vancouver Renovations
The sizes designers want
Large format typically means tiles over 15" on any side. Common sizes include 24×48, 30×60, 48×96 and 60×120. Fewer seams create uninterrupted flow and make rooms feel larger.
Oversized panels also reduce grout maintenance—especially in showers, backsplashes, and feature walls.
Performance in coastal BC
Porcelain is dense, stain-resistant, and stable—excellent for humidity and everyday cleaning. In wet areas, waterproofing assemblies help prevent moisture intrusion, while uncoupling and expansion management protect the assembly long-term.
We execute bookmatching and vein continuation through corners, miters, and niches so the pattern flows as designed.
Our Installation Process — Precision from Prep to Polish
Prep & planning
- Consultation + measure — layout, seam placement, logistics and access.
- Substrate evaluation — flatness, deflection, moisture, tolerances.
- Waterproofing/uncoupling — membranes, drains, corners, niches, uncoupling where needed.
- Laser layout + dry fit — vein direction, cut balance, no slivers.
Setting & finishing
- Setting + lippage control — correct trowel geometry, back-buttering, leveling systems.
- Miters + edges — mitered corners, polished edges, clean terminations.
- Grout selection — stain resistance, color match, minimal-joint aesthetics.
- Cleanup + handover — walkthrough, care plan, documentation.
Where Slabs & Large Format Tile Excel — Homes, Condos, Retail & Hospitality
Residential
- Bathrooms & curbless showers — slab walls + linear drains, easy cleaning.
- Kitchens — full-height backsplashes, waterfall islands, premium details.
- Condo floors — fewer grout lines, clean transitions, documentation-ready.
Commercial
- Fireplaces & feature walls — showpiece cladding with tight miters.
- Retail, clinics & lobbies — durable, hygienic finishes that maintain well.
- Exterior cladding — UV + freeze-thaw resistance for covered surrounds (system-dependent).
Porcelain Slab & Large Format Tile Cost — Vancouver
Pricing depends on panel size, prep, waterproofing, access, and detailing (miters, bookmatch). Use these ranges to plan—we confirm after an on-site review.
| Line Item | Typical Range* | What Affects It |
|---|---|---|
| Materials (porcelain/slab) | $6 – $35 / sq ft | Brand, thickness, finish, stone-look quality |
| Installation — large tile (24×48) | $12 – $22 / sq ft | Flatness, layout complexity, cuts, lippage control |
| Installation — porcelain panels (48×96, 60×120) | $25 – $55 / sq ft | Handling equipment, miters, bookmatching, access |
| Self-leveling / crack isolation | $2 – $6 / sq ft | Substrate condition, tolerances, area size |
| Waterproofing (showers, wet rooms) | By quote | Membranes, drains, steam rating, niches/benches |
| Fireplace & feature-wall details | By quote | Miters, mounting, clearances, coordination |
*Guide only—your written estimate will itemize labor, materials and options. Request your free on-site quote.
Related Tile Services (Internal Links)
If your project is specialized, use the dedicated pages below for deeper guidance and tighter intent matching.
Wall & Shower Tile Installation
Full-height showers, surrounds, niches and waterproof details. View wall & shower service.
Kitchen Backsplash Installation
Clean outlet cuts, tight lines and designer layouts. View backsplash service.
Subfloor Leveling & Grinding
Self-leveling, grinding and crack isolation to meet panel tolerances. View prep options.
Vancouver Tile Installation (Pillar)
Main guide for standards, prep and pricing. View tile installation in Vancouver.
What Local Clients Say
“Our slab shower looks like a spa. The layout feels intentional and the site was spotless.” — A. Chen, Vancouver
“They corrected the subfloor and the 24×48 tiles are glass-flat. Clean lines everywhere.” — P. Singh, Burnaby
“The fireplace cladding is a showstopper. Tight miters, minimal seams, premium finish.” — N. Taylor, North Vancouver
Porcelain Slabs & Large Format Tile — FAQs
What is considered large format tile?
Tiles over 15" on any side. Common sizes include 24×48, 30×60, 48×96 and 60×120 porcelain panels and slabs.
Can you install porcelain slabs vertically?
Yes—fireplaces, feature walls, shower walls and full-height backsplashes are common slab applications.
Do you provide waterproofing for showers?
Yes. We build wet-area assemblies with membranes, drains, corners and niches to suit the scope and specifications.
How do you handle bookmatching?
We sequence panels to align veins across corners and returns, then finish edges so it reads like one continuous slab.
What does installation cost?
Costs vary by size, prep, waterproofing, miters and access. Use the ranges above, then request a free on-site estimate for exact pricing.
Do you work with designers and builders?
Yes—we coordinate around specifications, seam layouts, timelines, and documentation needs.
Get a Free Porcelain Slab & Large-Format Tile Quote
Upgrade your bathroom, kitchen, fireplace or lobby with precision-installed porcelain slabs and large-format tile.
Information on this page is for planning and education. Final recommendations depend on site conditions, tile specifications, and intended use.