Founded 1954
Where It All Began
Florida Tile began in 1954 as a regional ceramic tile manufacturer in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. From the very beginning, our founders believed that beautiful tile should be accessible—not a luxury reserved for grand public buildings, but a material that could elevate every American home and commercial space.
Over seven decades, that belief has guided every decision: the collections we design, the manufacturing standards we hold, the dealer relationships we build, and the technical support we provide to architects and installers on project sites across North America.
1954
Company Founded
First kiln fired in Lawrenceburg, KY; initial product line of 12 ceramic tile colorways for residential flooring
1978
National Distribution Launched
Expanded from regional supplier to nationwide dealer network across 48 states
1996
Porcelain Technology Adopted
First Florida Tile porcelain production line brings higher-performance, lower-absorption tile to the North American market
2008
GreenCircle Certification
Industry-first third-party verified recycled content certification; first GREENGUARD Gold collections launched
2024
5,000+ Tile Options
Catalog grows to 120+ collections distributed in 35 countries; named Best of KBIS Tile Innovation
