Basic
$16 – $20 per sq ft
12x12 in. glazed ceramic floor tile in a solid color, straight lay, thinset over prepared backer, sanded grout joints

Photo: Gürkan Sengün · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source
Install Bathroom Floor Tile: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Install Bathroom Floor Tile in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $19 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.
Prices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for install bathroom floor tile.
National average: $17 – $21 per sq ft
$16 – $20 per sq ft
12x12 in. glazed ceramic floor tile in a solid color, straight lay, thinset over prepared backer, sanded grout joints
$19 – $24 per sq ft
12x24 in. porcelain floor tile, offset lay, modified thinset, tighter grout joints, threshold transition at the doorway
$24 – $30 per sq ft
Porcelain tile in a herringbone layout, modified thinset, stain-resistant grout, metal transition strip
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $7.98 – $9.92 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $7.54 – $9.37 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $2.13 – $2.64 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.42 – $1.77 | sq ft |
Black and white checkerboard tile floor around a clawfoot tub and pedestal sink
Photo: Gürkan Sengün · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisTerracotta-colored ceramic tile floor in a shower base with a center drain
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Find a pro to do thisBlack and white diamond-pattern floor tile in a bathroom beside a toilet
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Find a pro to do thisSee how install bathroom floor tile looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Chicago's housing stock sets the style: greystones and two-flats call for traditional millwork, while converted lofts in Bucktown and the West Loop call for exposed brick, steel and open plan. Prairie School detail and mid-century bungalows are the third reference.
Work by Chicago designers first, then the styles Chicago draws from.
Industrial living room
Photo: Studio Code · Profile
Industrial bedroom
Photo: Studio MAK · Profile
Modern interior
Photo: Studio Novo · Profile
Contemporary interior
Photo: KADLEC Architecture & Design · Profile
Traditional living room
Photo: Emora Design Studio · Profile
Traditional interior
Photo: Jo Lyle & Co. · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Angela Rennie Design · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Jennifer Taylor Design · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Jo Lyle & Co. · Profile
Labor costs in Chicago run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Install Bathroom Floor Tile, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Sep 2026.
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