Basic
$6.48 – $15 per sq ft
Standard 12x12 in. Saltillo tile set in thinset, sanded grout joints, penetrating sealer

Supply and install Saltillo (Mexican clay) tile flooring including sealing; demo of old floor and substrate repair extra.
Saltillo Tile Flooring in Louisville, Kentucky typically costs $7.62 to $17 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 Louisville are 5.0% lower than the national average for saltillo tile flooring.
National average: $8 – $18 per sq ft
$6.48 – $15 per sq ft
Standard 12x12 in. Saltillo tile set in thinset, sanded grout joints, penetrating sealer
$7.62 – $17 per sq ft
Select-grade pre-sealed 12x12 in. Saltillo set in modified thinset, sanded grout, penetrating sealer plus a matte topcoat
$9.53 – $21 per sq ft
Select-grade hexagon Saltillo, pre-sealed, modified thinset, sanded grout, penetrating sealer plus satin topcoats
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $3.46 – $7.78 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $2.63 – $5.92 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.92 – $2.07 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.61 – $1.38 | sq ft |
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Find a pro to do thisSee how saltillo tile flooring looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Louisville mixes formal traditional homes with a strong eclectic streak: collected furniture, color, pattern and art-led rooms. Renovations usually keep period detail and add comfort rather than chasing modern.
Photos of the styles Louisville draws from.
Traditional living room
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Traditional interior
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Traditional bathroom
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Traditional bathroom
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Traditional bathroom
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Traditional bathroom: Modern Glamour Bath
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Traditional bathroom
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Traditional bathroom
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Traditional bathroom
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