Basic
$8.20 – $21 per sq ft
Machine-made 12x12 terracotta tile, mortar bed, sanded grout, two coats of penetrating sealer
How Much Does Clay Tile Flooring Cost in Atlanta, Georgia?
Clay floor tile (terracotta or Saltillo) set in a mortar bed, grouted and sealed, materials and labor per sq ft of floor.
Clay Tile Flooring in Atlanta, Georgia typically costs $9.65 to $24 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Clay Tile Flooring in Atlanta, Georgia
$9.65 – $24
per sq ftPrices in Atlanta are 5.0% lower than the national average for clay tile flooring.
National average: $10 – $25 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$9.65 – $24 per sq ft
Saltillo 12x12 terracotta, mortar bed, sealed before and after grouting, satin topcoat
Premium
$12 – $30 per sq ft
Handmade terracotta hexagon tile in a mortar bed, pre-sealed, grouted, multiple sealer coats
Cost Breakdown in Atlanta
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $4.50 – $11 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $3.15 – $7.88 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.20 – $3 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.80 – $2 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Atlanta local market conditions.
Design styles
See how clay tile flooring looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Atlanta style: Southern transitional
Atlanta is the capital of Southern transitional: classic architecture with cleaner interiors, neutral palettes, warm wood and a mix of antiques and contemporary art. New builds stay large, light and formal enough for entertaining.
Work by Atlanta designers first, then the styles Atlanta draws from.
Built from
Traditional living room
Photo: Emora Design Studio · Profile
Transitional bathroom
Photo: 615interiors · Profile
Transitional bathroom
Photo: Fox & Fern Interiors · Profile
Transitional bathroom
Photo: Full Circle Interior Design · Profile
Transitional bathroom
Photo: Jorde Carey Inc · Profile
Transitional bathroom
Photo: Julie Geyer Studio · Profile
Transitional bathroom: Modern Glamour Bath
Photo: Kaelyn Schmidt Design
Transitional bathroom
Photo: Kerry Leikus Interior Design · Profile
Transitional bathroom
Photo: Laura Mineff Design
Cost Factors in Atlanta, Georgia
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($4.50-$11.25 per square foot)
- Labor ($3.50-$8.75 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($1.20-$3.00 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.80-$2.00 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costsAt national average
Labor costs10.0% below avg
Material costs in Atlanta run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Clay Tile Flooring: Pros, Cons, and Buying Guide - DG Floors, DG Floors, retrieved Nov 2026
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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