MSI Tile Offers Durability, Design & Value to South Florida Homes!

When searching for a tile that combines cutting-edge design, reliability, and excellent value, MSI (M S International) is a name that consistently rises to the top.

As one of the largest suppliers of natural stone and hard surfaces in the country, MSI is a market leader, particularly in the realm of high-performance tile flooring.

If you’re planning a renovation, understanding the strengths and popular styles of MSI tile flooring can help you find the perfect balance of aesthetic appeal and lasting durability.

The MSI Advantage: Variety and Value

MSI’s success is built on offering an exceptionally wide range of tile options that cater to every style and budget, from commercial-grade projects to high-end residential renovations.

• Vast Product Range: MSI offers tiles in virtually every category:
  • Porcelain: Their strongest and most popular category, known for its high-definition visual appeal.
  • Ceramic: A cost-effective option, ideal for wall applications or light-traffic floors.
  • Natural Stone: A large selection of classic marble, granite, quartzite, and travertine.
• Realistic Replication: MSI excels at using advanced high-definition inkjet technology to create porcelain tiles that are praised for their incredible realism. They can convincingly replicate the veining of Italian marble, the texture of weathered wood, or the subtle grains of limestone, giving you the high-end look without the maintenance of natural stone.
• Affordability: MSI is known for offering competitive prices, making luxury looks—like large-format marble-look porcelain—accessible to more homeowners.

Popular MSI Tile Collections and Styles

MSI consistently introduces collections that align with current design trends, making it easy to find a stylish foundation for your Florida home:

Marble-Look Porcelain

This is arguably MSI’s most sought-after category.

Collections like Calacatta Gold or Carrara White offer the classic, luxurious look of genuine marble but with the superior durability and zero maintenance of porcelain. These are perfect for bathrooms, kitchens, and high-traffic entryways.

Wood-Look Tile

MSI’s porcelain planks are excellent at mimicking the warmth of hardwood.

Current trends favor wide planks (8 inches or more) in cool-toned whites, light grays, and natural European Oak looks, creating a seamless, waterproof surface throughout the home.

Large Format Tile

Moving away from busy, small tiles, MSI offers porcelain in large format sizes (e.g., 24″x48″ and larger). These huge tiles minimize grout lines, creating a cleaner, more modern, and expansive look that is ideal for open-concept areas.

Matte concrete or soft, creamy travertine looks are current favorites in this size.

Geometric and Patterned Tile

For small-area accents (like bathroom floors or kitchen backsplashes), MSI offers a variety of striking geometric and patterned porcelain tiles, including encaustic-look patterns and classic hex shapes, usually in muted, modern color palettes.

Additional MSI Tile Notes

For flooring, MSI Porcelain is the strongest performer. It is incredibly dense, highly resistant to scratches and impact, and completely waterproof. When considering MSI tile:

• Check the Dye Lot: Due to the scale of production, always ensure all boxes of tile are from the same dye lot to guarantee color and shade consistency.
• Installation Matters: The performance of any tile, including MSI’s, relies on proper installation, particularly ensuring a flat subfloor and adequate thin-set coverage (avoiding lippage).

See the Beauty of MSI Tile for Yourself! Visit One of Dolphin Carpet & Tile’s Flooring Stores

MSI provides the best of both worlds: stunning, on-trend visuals backed by the reliable, low-maintenance performance necessary for busy South Florida living.

Experience the difference 51 years of expertise makes! At Dolphin Carpet & Tile, we are grateful for the generations of customers who have made us South Florida’s leader in quality floor covering.

We invite all customers, past and present, to visit one of our many Florida showrooms to explore our selection. We truly appreciate your business.

Find your nearest location in: Coral Springs, Davie, Deerfield Beach, Doral, Fort Lauderdale, North Miami, Pembroke Pines, Pinecrest-Palmetto Bay, and West Kendall, FL.