RiverTown, FL
Tile replacement by Gator Carpet and Tile includes full demolition of existing tile and thin-set, subfloor assessment and repair, and installation of a new tile system. We handle everything from breaking up original ceramic to removing large-format porcelain, and we properly prepare the subfloor — not just go over the old work — to ensure the new tile performs for decades. Sitting directly on the St. Johns River means RiverTown has some of the highest ambient humidity readings in St. Johns County. River-facing homes experience regular fog and morning dew that works into every gap and transition. We use commercial-grade moisture barriers and fully waterproof LVP for all ground-floor installations in RiverTown.
Floor tile runs $8–$25 per square foot installed, tile and labor together: standard ceramic or porcelain $8–$12, large-format and wood-look $12–$18, and patterns and mosaics $18–$25. That includes the tile, thinset, grout and moving your furniture. Taking out old tile is $4/sq ft, and any leveling is quoted at the measure. Showers, tub surrounds and backsplashes are priced per job. $500 job minimum. Tile is at least a two-day job: set one day, grouted the next.
We sell Emser Tile, Daltile and Happy Floors at our Philips Highway store. See tile installation, the tile installation cost guide, or financing.
Demo and debris removal → subfloor flatten and repair → crack isolation membrane if needed → new tile installation → grouting and sealing.
RiverTown is all new construction, with homes being delivered from 2018 to the present. Dream Finders, Mattamy, and Lennar are among the active builders. Open floor plans with large sliding doors to lanai spaces are common — this indoor-outdoor connection means flooring transitions need to be carefully planned and executed with appropriate thresholds and transitions.
Sitting directly on the St. Johns River means RiverTown has some of the highest ambient humidity readings in St. Johns County. River-facing homes experience regular fog and morning dew that works into every gap and transition. We use commercial-grade moisture barriers and fully waterproof LVP for all ground-floor installations in RiverTown.
RiverTown attracts buyers who want St. Johns County schools with a waterfront lifestyle at a lower price point than Ponte Vedra or Nocatee. The community is growing rapidly and word of mouth is strong — Gator Carpet and Tile has built a network of referrals throughout the RiverTown Facebook groups and HOA forums.
In RiverTown, the typical home was built around 2009, 88% of homes are owner-occupied, 92% are single-family houses, and the median home value is about $535,000.
Most RiverTown homes are newer, so a lot of our work here is replacing the original builder-grade flooring with better, longer-lasting material.
Home facts: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024.
Tile Replacement in RiverTown
Technically yes, but we typically don't recommend it unless the existing tile is fully sound and the added height won't create transition problems. Tiling over failed tile just transfers the failure to the new layer. Demo and fresh prep gives the best long-term result.
Tile demo is loud, dusty, and creates vibration — we use plastic sheeting to contain dust and protect adjacent spaces. Plan to stay out of those rooms while the old tile comes out and the new tile is set and grouted. Tile is at least a two-day job, and we give you the schedule at the measure.
Homes built before 1980 may have vinyl composition tile (VCT) containing asbestos under carpet or other flooring. If we encounter this during assessment, we stop work and refer you to a licensed asbestos abatement contractor before proceeding.
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Get a free, no-pressure estimate from Gator Carpet and Tile. We've served RiverTown and Northeast Florida for over 30 years — we'll come to you, measure your space, and give you an honest price.
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