Basic
$7.89 – $24 per sq ft
12 x 12 in. porcelain in a solid color, modified thinset, sanded grout, straight lay
How Much Does Porcelain Tile Flooring Cost in Memphis, Tennessee?
Supply and install porcelain floor tile over a prepared subfloor with thinset, grout and standard layout.
Porcelain Tile Flooring in Memphis, Tennessee typically costs $9.29 to $28 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Porcelain Tile Flooring in Memphis, Tennessee
$9.29 – $28
per sq ftPrices in Memphis are 8.0% lower than the national average for porcelain tile flooring.
National average: $10 – $30 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$9.29 – $28 per sq ft
12 x 24 in. porcelain in a stone look, modified thinset, leveling clips, offset lay, stain-resistant grout
Premium
$12 – $35 per sq ft
24 x 24 in. porcelain in a stone look, large-format thinset, leveling system, narrow joints
Cost Breakdown in Memphis
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $4.32 – $13 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $3.05 – $9.14 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.15 – $3.46 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.77 – $2.30 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Memphis local market conditions.
Design styles
See how porcelain tile flooring 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 living room
Photo: Emora Design Studio · Profile
Traditional interior
Photo: Jo Lyle & Co. · Profile
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
Cost Factors in Memphis, Tennessee
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($4.50-$13.50 per square foot)
- Labor ($3.50-$10.50 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($1.20-$3.60 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.80-$2.40 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
References
- Tile Installation Costs & Prices, ProMatcher, tile.promatcher.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- How Much Does Tile Installation Cost? Bob Vila, Bob Vila, 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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