Commercial Quarry Tile Installation in Michigan & the Midwest
Quarry tile is the floor a commercial kitchen lives on. Extruded from dense natural clay and fired hard, it shrugs off grease, hot-water washdowns, dropped pans, and the thermal shock of a working line — which is why it remains the standard for restaurant kitchens from quick-service to full casual dining.
Finn Construct installs quarry tile for national restaurant brands across Michigan and the Midwest — the same crews that have delivered projects for Taco Bell, Dunkin', Wingstop, and Jimmy John's locations. Since 2020 we've completed 100+ commercial projects, and quarry work is where much of that time goes: coved base details, floors sloped correctly to drains, and joints packed to spec so the floor passes inspection and stays down for decades.
We're licensed and insured, we work to your construction schedule — including phased and overnight installs in operating stores — and we return detailed estimates within 48 hours of reviewing your plans.
Where Quarry Tile Works Hardest
Commercial kitchens & cook lines
Natural slip resistance that holds up even under grease and constant foot traffic.
Dish rooms & wash areas
Stands up to hot water, chemicals, and thermal shock without losing its surface.
Service corridors & back-of-house
Takes carts, racks, and deliveries day after day without chipping out.
Coved bases & floor drains
Sanitary cove details and slope-to-drain work that passes health inspection.
How We Work
Consultation
We review blueprints, assess project scope, and provide detailed estimates within 48 hours.
Site Prep
Substrate inspection, moisture testing, and surface preparation to ensure perfect adhesion.
Installation
Precision tile work by experienced commercial crews. We meet construction deadlines without cutting corners.
Final Walkthrough
Complete inspection with the GC. We don't leave until you're 100% satisfied.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is quarry tile the standard for commercial kitchen floors?
Quarry tile is unglazed, so its slip resistance comes from the material itself rather than a surface coating that can wear off. The dense extruded clay body tolerates grease, hot washdowns, and thermal shock, and individual tiles can be replaced if the floor is ever damaged. That combination is why most national restaurant brands still specify quarry tile for kitchens and back-of-house areas.
Do you install quarry tile with epoxy grout?
Yes. For commercial kitchens we typically install quarry tile with 100% solids epoxy grout, which resists grease, food acids, and hot-water washdowns far better than cement grout. We follow the grout and setting-material spec on your project documents, and we can advise on the spec if one hasn't been written yet.
Can you replace a kitchen floor without shutting the restaurant down for weeks?
In many cases, yes. We regularly phase quarry tile work around operating schedules, including overnight installs, so the kitchen is back in service as quickly as the setting materials allow. The exact schedule depends on square footage, demo scope, and substrate condition — send us the plans and we'll map it out in the estimate.
What substrate prep does a quarry tile floor need?
A quarry floor is only as good as what's under it. Before setting tile we inspect the substrate, verify slope to drains, address moisture where the spec requires it, and prepare the surface for proper mortar bond. Skipping prep is how commercial floors fail early — we don't skip it.
Where does Finn Construct install quarry tile?
We're headquartered in Wayne, Michigan and work across Michigan and the Midwest, including Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri. For national restaurant accounts we also travel — our project map covers job sites across the country.
Plan your quarry tile install with us.
Send your plans or photos of the space — we'll come back with a detailed estimate within 48 hours.
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