King Contractor School
    From thinset to signed contracts

    From Tile Installer to Licensed General Contractor in Florida

    You install $40k of porcelain in a single bathroom, and only see $4k of it. The GC pockets the rest. With your own license you sign the whole remodel.

    This course is currently taught in Portuguese. English and Spanish versions are in development; no launch date has been announced.

    I want to become a GCVersão em Português

    Today

    Sub of the sub, day labor, cash

    Path

    King Training course, taught in Portuguese

    With the license

    Licensed General Contractor

    Why tile installers thrive as GCs

    You already coordinate plumbers, electricians and carpenters around your tile schedule. You read plans, level subfloors, manage waterproofing, every skill the DBPR exam tests in Project Management.

    From $4k bathroom to $80k full remodel

    As a sub: $4–8k per bathroom. As a GC: sign the entire $50–120k bath/kitchen remodel and keep the GC margin (15–25%) on every trade involved.

    Documenting your tile experience for DBPR

    • Letters from each general contractor you've worked with
    • Photos with dates and addresses
    • 1099s, checks, Zelle history
    • Permits where your name appears as crew

    Your jobsite experience is already worth gold

    King Training is a course taught in Portuguese that takes you from the DBPR application to Pearson VUE approval, even if you've never set foot in a college classroom.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Do tile installers need a license in Florida?›

    Tile installation alone usually doesn't require a state license, but to sign contracts above $1,000 or pull permits you need a Residential, Building or General Contractor license.

    Does tile experience count toward GC?›

    Yes, DBPR accepts tile work on new construction and major remodels toward the 4-year experience requirement, especially with proof of coordination with other trades.

    How much does a tile-focused GC make in Florida?›

    Solo installer: $70–120k/year. With 1–2 crews: $200–400k/year. As GC running full bath/kitchen remodels: $600k–1.5M/year.

    Can I specialize in tile after getting the GC?›

    Absolutely. Many of the most profitable Florida GCs specialize in luxury bath/kitchen remodels, with tile as their signature trade.