Basic
$14 – $17 per sq ft
12x12 in. glazed ceramic tile in a solid color, straight lay, thinset over prepared backer, standard cement grout
How Much Does Install Bathroom Ceramic Tile Cost in Memphis, Tennessee?
Install Bathroom Ceramic Tile: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Install Bathroom Ceramic Tile in Memphis, Tennessee typically costs $16 to $20 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 Bathroom Ceramic Tile in Memphis, Tennessee
$16 – $20
per sq ftPrices in Memphis are 8.0% lower than the national average for install bathroom ceramic tile.
National average: $17 – $21 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$16 – $20 per sq ft
Glazed ceramic in 12x24 in. format, offset lay, modified thinset, narrower joints, plastic edge trim
Premium
$20 – $25 per sq ft
Textured glazed ceramic in a herringbone layout, modified thinset, stain-resistant grout, metal edge trim
Cost Breakdown in Memphis
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $7.44 – $9.24 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $5.25 – $6.51 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.99 – $2.46 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.32 – $1.64 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Memphis local market conditions.
Install Bathroom Ceramic Tile photo examples
Setting ceramic floor tile with thin-set mortar, notched trowel, spacers and mallet
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Design styles
See how install bathroom ceramic tile 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.
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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: Kitchen 2
Photo: David Heide Design Studio · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Debra Butler Design Studio · Profile
Cost Factors in Memphis, Tennessee
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($7.75-$9.62 per square foot)
- Labor ($6.03-$7.48 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($17.23-$21.37 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($17.23-$21.37 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 Install Bathroom Ceramic Tile, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Sep 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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