Basic
$9.86 – $21 per sq ft
12x12 in. glazed ceramic floor tile on thinset, straight lay, 3/16 in. joints with sanded grout in a standard color
How Much Does Install Tile Floor Cost in Des Moines, Iowa?
Ceramic or porcelain floor tile supplied and installed on thinset with grout; mortar bed, heating, and stone extra.
Install Tile Floor in Des Moines, Iowa typically costs $12 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.
Install Tile Floor in Des Moines, Iowa
$12 – $24
per sq ftPrices in Des Moines are 3.0% lower than the national average for install tile floor.
National average: $12 – $25 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$12 – $24 per sq ft
12x24 in. porcelain tile on large-tile mortar, offset lay, 1/8 in. joints, stain-resistant grout
Premium
$15 – $30 per sq ft
24x24 in. porcelain tile with leveling clips, large-tile mortar, tight joints, color-matched grout
Cost Breakdown in Des Moines
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $4.51 – $9.40 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $5.40 – $11 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.13 – $2.35 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.56 – $1.17 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Des Moines local market conditions.
Design styles
See how install tile floor looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Miami style: Miami Modern / Tropical Modern, with an Art Deco revival streak
Miami mixes three local traditions: 1930s Tropical Deco, the 1950s Miami Modern (MiMo) of Morris Lapidus, and today's tropical modern, where clean geometry meets deep overhangs, glass and lush planting. Interiors stay cool and open to the outside, with terrazzo, white plaster, bold color accents and glossy finishes.
Work by Miami designers first, then the styles Miami draws from.
Built from
Modern interior
Photo: Collarte Interiors · Profile
Modern bathroom
Photo: Studio 818 · Profile
Art Deco bedroom
Photo: Natalia Neverko Design
Mid-Century Modern living room
Photo: Assure Interiors · Profile
Mid-Century Modern living room
Photo: Mason Meyer Design · Profile
Minimalist interior
Photo: The Habitat Collective · Profile
Modern living room
Photo: Mutuus Studio · Profile
Modern interior
Photo: Studio Novo · Profile
Modern interior
Photo: SUBU design architecture · Profile
Cost Factors in Des Moines, Iowa
What Affects Pricing
Cost factors vary by location. In Des Moines, pricing is influenced by local labor availability, material supply chains, permit requirements, and seasonal demand patterns.
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs6.0% below avg
Labor costsAt national average
Labor costs in Des Moines run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Install Tile Floor, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked 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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