Basic
$12 – $39 per sq ft
4x4 glazed ceramic tile over cement board, V-cap edge trim, sanded grout
How Much Does Ceramic Tile Countertop Cost in Memphis, Tennessee?
Ceramic tile countertop installed over a cement-board substrate, including tile, setting materials, grout and labor, per sq ft of counter.
Ceramic Tile Countertop in Memphis, Tennessee typically costs $14 to $46 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Ceramic Tile Countertop in Memphis, Tennessee
$14 – $46
per sq ftPrices in Memphis are 8.0% lower than the national average for ceramic tile countertop.
National average: $15 – $50 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$14 – $46 per sq ft
6x6 glazed ceramic tile over cement board, bullnose edge trim, stain-resistant grout
Premium
$17 – $58 per sq ft
Handmade-look glazed ceramic tile over cement board, mitered tile front edge, thin grout joints, epoxy grout
Cost Breakdown in Memphis
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $6.48 – $22 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $4.57 – $15 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.73 – $5.76 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.15 – $3.84 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Memphis local market conditions.
Design styles
See how ceramic tile countertop looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Memphis style: Southern traditional
Memphis interiors favor Southern traditional with a generous, layered feel: antiques, warm wood, patterned fabric and a mix of periods. Renovations in historic neighbourhoods keep the original character.
Photos of the styles Memphis draws from.
Built from
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Angela Rennie Design · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Jennifer Taylor Design · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Jo Lyle & Co. · Profile
Traditional bathroom: Modern Glamour Bath
Photo: Kaelyn Schmidt Design
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Catherine Rose · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Palindrome · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Steidley · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cabana Home · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cielo Home · Profile
Cost Factors in Memphis, Tennessee
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($6.75-$22.50 per square foot)
- Labor ($5.25-$17.50 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($1.80-$6.00 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($1.20-$4.00 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs4.0% below avg
Labor costs13.0% below avg
Material costs in Memphis run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Ceramic Tile Countertop, 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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