Basic
$6.82 – $15 per sq ft
Standard 12x12 in. Saltillo tile set in thinset, sanded grout joints, penetrating sealer
How Much Does Saltillo Tile Flooring Cost in Milwaukee, Wisconsin?
Supply and install Saltillo (Mexican clay) tile flooring including sealing; demo of old floor and substrate repair extra.
Saltillo Tile Flooring in Milwaukee, Wisconsin typically costs $8.02 to $18 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Saltillo Tile Flooring in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
$8.02 – $18
per sq ftPrices in Milwaukee are 3.0% higher than the national average for saltillo tile flooring.
National average: $8 – $18 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$8.02 – $18 per sq ft
Select-grade pre-sealed 12x12 in. Saltillo set in modified thinset, sanded grout, penetrating sealer plus a matte topcoat
Premium
$10 – $23 per sq ft
Select-grade hexagon Saltillo, pre-sealed, modified thinset, sanded grout, penetrating sealer plus satin topcoats
Cost Breakdown in Milwaukee
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $3.38 – $7.61 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $3.14 – $7.06 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.90 – $2.03 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.60 – $1.35 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Milwaukee local market conditions.
Saltillo Tile Flooring photo examples
Terracotta clay floor tile edge and glaze-free face close up
Photo: mcstandr · CC BY 2.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisTwo terracotta clay tiles side by side showing thickness and color variation
Photo: mcstandr · CC BY 2.0 · Source
Find a pro to do this
Design styles
See how saltillo tile flooring looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Milwaukee style: Industrial and traditional
Milwaukee's Third Ward lofts and historic bungalows drive two local looks: industrial conversion with brick and timber, and traditional with warm wood and period detail. Craft and salvage are valued.
Work by Milwaukee designers first, then the styles Milwaukee draws from.
Built from
Industrial kitchen
Photo: Modern Edge Design · Profile
Industrial living room
Photo: Concetti
Industrial bathroom
Photo: Seattle Scandinavian · Profile
Industrial kitchen
Photo: HEWA Design · Profile
Industrial kitchen
Photo: Studio Pumarejo · Profile
Industrial living room
Photo: Stefani Stein Inc · Profile
Industrial living room
Photo: Studio Code · Profile
Industrial bedroom
Photo: Studio MAK · Profile
Industrial interior
Photo: Concetti
Cost Factors in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($3.60-$8.10 per square foot)
- Labor ($2.80-$6.30 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.96-$2.16 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.64-$1.44 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs6.0% below avg
Labor costs12.0% above avg
Labor costs in Milwaukee run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Right Step Flooring - Tile Installation Cost, rightstepflooringnc.com, 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
Get Free Estimates in Milwaukee
Connect with local saltillo tile flooring contractors in Milwaukee for personalized quotes based on your specific project.