Cost of Tile Flooring – Estimates and Prices Paid

Typical costs: Glazed ceramic tiles run $1-$20 a square foot, giving a materials-only cost of $100-$2,000 for a 10x10-foot room. Depending on size, unglazed quarry tiles average $2 a square foot, or $200 for 10x10 feet. Porcelain tiles can mimic the look of real stone for $2-$4 a square foot, or $200-$400 for 10x10 feet of materials, Custom-made art tiles are $25 and more a square foot, giving a starting cost of $2,500 for 10x10-feet; exotic tiles of glass, metal or leather can cost many times more than porcelain, so it's best to use these as accent pieces or in borders. Terracotta tiles are $1-$2.50 a square foot, or $100-$250 for 10x10 feet; European terracotta may cost more. Natural stone tiles of marble, granite, slate or more start at $2 a square foot, or $200 for 10x10-feet, but costs climb rapidly for custom designs or special orders. Mosaics are any tile less than two inches square (although they can be round or hexagonal), usually mounted on a 12x12-inch mesh sheet. These come in porcelain, glass, stone and metal, or a combination of those, and run $3-$25 a square foot (or $300-$2,500 for 10x10-feet). Mosaics cost quite a bit more for custom designs and special orders. Installation charges start around $5-10 a square foot ($500-$1,000 for 10x10-feet) and rise sharply for custom work. Odd room layouts cost more. There's usually a fee for moving furniture or tearing out the old floor. Some tile prices include installation. Related articles: Vinyl Flooring, Hardwood Floors, Carpet, Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling What should be included: Tiles can be laid over an existing floor if it's smooth, level, clean and tightly attached to the subfloor; otherwise it must be removed. The tile should be laid out dry and all pieces cut to fit before it's glued down and mortar spread between the tiles. There's often some breakage when cutting, so it's usual to order 10 to 20 percent extra; this means you'll have some available for future repairs. Do-it-yourself instructions, including videos, are provided at Ceramic-Tile-Floor.info[1] . If using manufactured tiles of any sort, make sure they're all from the same lot and shade numbers (made in the same batch). Ceramic can expand by as much as a quarter inch, so ask for consistently sized tiles with no more than 1/8th-inch variation. While there are no official industry standards, most ceramic tile is rated by the Porcelain Enamel Institute abrasion tests; PEI 0 is wall tile only, no foot traffic, while PEI 5 is designed for abusive, extra-heavy foot traffic. Grout comes in a range of colors, and should be selected to go with your tile. Additional costs: A under-tile warming system costs $1,100 or more for a 10x10-foot bathroom; for details, visit Ceramic-Tile-Floor.info[2] . Shopping for tile flooring: The World Floor Covering Association provides a directory[3] of retail floor stores by zip code. Major manufacturers include Armstrong[4] and Daltile. Online retailers include BuildDirect.com[5] and StoneLocator.com[6] . Home improvement centers like Home Depot[7] sell tile flooring and installation services. Read care-and-maintenance instructions and product warranties before you buy. Even, straight installation is crucial for tile floors. Ask installers about experience and training, and for pictures of previous projects. If inspecting a finished floor, look for uneven areas and listen as you walk across; a hollow echo could mean the tile bed wasn't prepared properly. Get written estimates from several contractors; listing the exact materials you want used. Request and contact references, and check companies with the Better Business Bureau[8] . The written contract should include how the old floor will be removed and the subfloor prepped, whether furniture moving is included, specific products to be installed, all labor and materials costs, and dates within which the project will be completed. CostHelper News What People Are Paying - Recent Comments Page 2 of 2-<< Previous 12 Posted by: Olten in Col, GA. Posted: October 28th, 2014 07:10AM Sq Ft of Flooring: 30 Installer:

demo ceramic/cement lath and some bad floor joist. reinstall subfloor and ceramic tile new toilet and vanity. how much should I pAy.

Problem, tiles are not level, some higher than others in some rows, feel the unevenness when you walk on the floor barefooted. Tiles are 12" x 24" with 1/8 inch grout line. Had to have entire bedroom floor removed. Is this a hard tile to lay? Does it take a special talent? Amount spent and sq. ft. is approx. since additional work being done on walls, electric, etc.

I am having porcelain tiles installed in my kitchen which currently has a concrete slab. Am I paying too much for the labor? I am supplying all materials.

I am a owner and installer and the prices you have seen on this site will be different from state to state. Hiring a sub contractor or a store that will hire the sub contractor. So go with a sub contractor and cut out the store. Prices will change because of people that will do it cheaper than anyone else. Licensed installer will most likely give you more and be reliable. Licensed contractors ,be sure they are legal and not unlicensed contractors. The companies that hire sub contractors do not tell the company who is in your home. They can hire anyone. Big flooring companies should know the name of the people that is being allowed to come in your home. Back east will always pay more than someone that is on the west coast. This site should tell you how to protect yourself. The person that says you should lay out the tile and cut it before you install it is someone that cant lay out the floor and install it at the same time and cut it in at the same time. Any real installer !

I am having porcelain tiles installed on my patio which currently has a concrete slab. Am I paying too much for the labor? I am supplying all materials.

I recently had tile installed in my great room.I supplied all materials. The house is about 5 years old and this was an addition we just had done. The tile installer I used was recommended from a friend. His name is Ralph Pilling. And he is by far 1 of the best contractors I have ever come accross. He does outstanding work , it was a pleasure having him do work I my house

friendly, considerate and honest. They were a pleasure to watch work and were aware of all our concerns We HIGHLY recommend Chad and will be glad to speak as well as show our floors to anyone interested in seeing them. Also we did shop price and he was right there.

We recently built our new DREAM home and have done several renovations to complete the home. We added slate floors in the kitchen, a slate backsplash with slate/glass accents and tumbled marble shower tile. And our last project is 12X12 tumbled marble with a 20 SF design in the middle of the master bath floors. We are getting charged $690.00 which includes installation of the tile, custom tile design (That we designed ourselves), pulling & resetting the toilet, baseboards and shoe muoulding. A fantastic deal.

Please tell me that the cost price was a misprint ofr that kind of money the guy should have rebuilt the entire room. $55,890 divided by 380 comes out to $147 per square foot.

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Cost of Tile Flooring - Estimates and Prices Paid