Porcelain Tile Pricing

December 2014

Use the calculator below to estimate installed Porcelain Tile cost for your area.

Porcelain Tile installation should be completed by a Tile Installer. Use the Tile Installer hiring checklist to avoid common problems.
To help make sure the installation is peformed properly - use the Install Tile Countertop work specifications in your hiring agreement and work instructions

Porcelain Tile - Notes

Porcelain Tile installation cost estimates (bids) can only be prepared after an onsite measurements and inspection; usually these estimates are free.
Cost ranges account for variations in contractor skill, geographic location and seasonal contractor wage rates.
Complex installation shapes and layouts typically require 3.5% - 11% additional material and higher installation costs.
Installation cost estimate does not include costs for backsplash, which may be necessary for your project.
Installation cost will typically include setting a sturdy and level tile base, grouting and sealing.
Higher priced Porcelain Tile commonly features higher quality surface finish and specialty trim and edge tiles.
To maximize the return on your Porcelain Tile investment, use a grade of material and installation appropriate for the value of your home relative to other homes. Over improvements do not pay back.
Installation charges will fall in the high end of the cost range for Porcelain Tile projects in or near major urban areas.
Save money by having multiple vendors bid on the same, complete description of Porcelain Tile work for your project.
Save money by being flexible on project scheduling and having your work completed during the service professional's slow season.
Save money by choosing odd lot, remnant or incorrectly ordered materials from your retailer.

Porcelain Tile Prices	zip code	square feet
	Basic	Better	Best
Material price	$233 - $586	$536 - $940	$889 - $1,243
Installation labor cost	$354 - $328	$350 - $263	$284 - $197
Total installed cost (material and labor)	$587 - $914	$886 - $1,202	$1,173 - $1,439
Porcelain Tile cost per square foot	$15.01	$20.88	$26.13