Basic
$13 – $17 per sq ft
12 x 12 in. gauged slate tile in mixed colors, modified thinset, sanded grout, sealed
How Much Does Install Slate Tile Flooring Cost in Minneapolis, Minnesota?
Install Slate Tile Flooring: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Install Slate Tile Flooring in Minneapolis, Minnesota 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 Slate Tile Flooring in Minneapolis, Minnesota
$16 – $20
per sq ftPrices in Minneapolis are 12.0% higher than the national average for install slate tile flooring.
National average: $14 – $18 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$16 – $20 per sq ft
16 x 16 in. gauged slate in a chosen color range, back-buttered in modified thinset, sanded grout, sealed
Premium
$20 – $24 per sq ft
Gauged slate in a Versailles pattern with selected color range, back-buttered, color-matched grout, sealed two coats
Cost Breakdown in Minneapolis
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $6.65 – $8.32 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $6.04 – $7.54 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.77 – $2.21 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.18 – $1.48 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Minneapolis local market conditions.
Design styles
See how install slate tile flooring looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Minneapolis style: Scandinavian and mid-century modern
Minnesota's Nordic heritage and strong mid-century housing stock make Scandinavian and mid-century modern the default local language: pale wood, wool, clean lines and warm layers for long winters.
Work by Minneapolis designers first, then the styles Minneapolis draws from.
Built from
Scandinavian kitchen
Photo: Lucy Interiors · Profile
Scandinavian living room
Scandinavian living room
Photo: Fika Design Group · Profile
Mid-Century Modern living room
Photo: Lucy Interiors · Profile
Farmhouse (Modern Farmhouse) kitchen
Farmhouse (Modern Farmhouse) kitchen
Scandinavian interior
Photo: Front & Main Studio · Profile
Scandinavian kitchen
Photo: Dorling Design Studio · Profile
Scandinavian kitchen
Photo: Studio Kamppari · Profile
Cost Factors in Minneapolis, Minnesota
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($6.46-$8.08 per square foot)
- Labor ($5.03-$6.28 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($14.36-$17.95 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($14.36-$17.95 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs3.0% above avg
Labor costs20.0% above avg
Labor costs in Minneapolis run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Install Slate Tile Flooring, 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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