Tile Installation Cost Calculator
Estimate what a tiled floor costs to install from the room size and an installed price per square foot — pick a level or enter your own.
Calculator
Free, runs entirely in your browser, and your numbers never leave your device. Results are estimates for planning only.
What this calculator does
This calculator turns a room's floor area into an estimated tile installation cost. It multiplies the area by an installed price per square foot — which already bundles materials and labor — and can add the cost of tearing out the old floor. You choose a budget, average, or premium price level, or type a real quote into the custom-price box to compare.
How to use it
- Enter the room's length and width to set the floor area.
- Pick a price level — average reflects a typical porcelain install — or type your own price per square foot.
- Choose whether the old floor needs removing, which adds a per-square-foot cost.
- Read the estimated total, and use the typical span to sanity-check quotes.
The formula
Cost = floor area × installed price per sq ft (+ floor area × removal price per sq ft, if removing the old floor). Installed price includes materials and labor.
Example calculation
An 8 ft × 10 ft bathroom floor at the average porcelain level of $15/sq ft, no removal:
- Floor area: 8 × 10 = 80 sq ft
- Installed cost: 80 × $15 = $1,200
- Typical span: 80 × $8 (budget) to 80 × $30 (premium) = $640 – $2,400
Result: About $1,200 to tile this floor at an average price — confirm with local quotes.
Buying and planning tips
- Get the installed price (materials + labor) from at least two local tile setters; rates vary a lot by region.
- Large-format tile, mosaics, and intricate patterns raise the labor portion noticeably.
- Budget separately for substrate prep and waterproofing in wet areas — they are easy to forget.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Pricing only the tile and forgetting that labor is often the larger half of the bill.
- Ignoring old-floor removal and disposal, which can add several dollars per square foot.
- Treating an online average as a fixed quote instead of a starting point.
Assumptions and limits
- Installed prices are approximate U.S. averages as of May 2026 and vary by region and material.
- Removal of old tile is estimated at about $4 per sq ft when selected.
- Substrate repair, waterproofing, and trim are not included.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to install tile per square foot?
Installed tile typically runs about $8 per sq ft for a budget ceramic job, around $15 for a standard porcelain install, and $30 or more for large-format or natural stone. Enter your room size above to turn that into a total.
Does this price include labor?
Yes. Each price level is an installed price that bundles both the tile and professional labor. If you only want materials, enter your tile's per-square-foot price in the custom box.
How much does removing old tile cost?
Tear-out and disposal of an old tile floor commonly adds about $3 to $7 per square foot. This tool uses roughly $4 per sq ft when you turn removal on.
Are these prices exact?
No — they are approximate U.S. averages for budgeting only. Regional labor rates, tile grade, and room complexity all move the number, so always get local quotes.
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