Basic
$6.70 – $15 per sq ft
Standard 12x12 in. Saltillo tile set in thinset, sanded grout joints, penetrating sealer
How Much Does Saltillo Tile Flooring Cost in Columbus, Ohio?
Supply and install Saltillo (Mexican clay) tile flooring including sealing; demo of old floor and substrate repair extra.
Saltillo Tile Flooring in Columbus, Ohio typically costs $7.88 to $18 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Saltillo Tile Flooring in Columbus, Ohio
$7.88 – $18
per sq ftPrices in Columbus are in line with the national average for saltillo tile flooring.
National average: $8 – $18 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$7.88 – $18 per sq ft
Select-grade pre-sealed 12x12 in. Saltillo set in modified thinset, sanded grout, penetrating sealer plus a matte topcoat
Premium
$9.86 – $22 per sq ft
Select-grade hexagon Saltillo, pre-sealed, modified thinset, sanded grout, penetrating sealer plus satin topcoats
Cost Breakdown in Columbus
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $3.38 – $7.61 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $3 – $6.74 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.90 – $2.03 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.60 – $1.35 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Columbus local market conditions.
Saltillo Tile Flooring photo examples
Terracotta clay floor tile edge and glaze-free face close up
Photo: mcstandr · CC BY 2.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisTwo terracotta clay tiles side by side showing thickness and color variation
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Design styles
See how saltillo tile flooring looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Columbus style: Transitional with mid-century pockets
Columbus is a transitional market with a real mid-century pocket in its 1950s and 60s suburbs. New builds favor warm neutrals and clean-lined cabinetry rather than period detail.
Photos of the styles Columbus draws from.
Built from
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
Transitional bathroom
Photo: NR Interiors · Profile
Cost Factors in Columbus, Ohio
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($3.60-$8.10 per square foot)
- Labor ($2.80-$6.30 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.96-$2.16 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.64-$1.44 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs6.0% below avg
Labor costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs in Columbus run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Right Step Flooring - Tile Installation Cost, rightstepflooringnc.com, 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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