Basic
$7.41 – $17 per sq ft
Standard 12x12 in. Saltillo tile set in thinset, sanded grout joints, penetrating sealer
How Much Does Saltillo Tile Flooring Cost in Minneapolis, Minnesota?
Supply and install Saltillo (Mexican clay) tile flooring including sealing; demo of old floor and substrate repair extra.
Saltillo Tile Flooring in Minneapolis, Minnesota typically costs $8.72 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.
Saltillo Tile Flooring in Minneapolis, Minnesota
$8.72 – $20
per sq ftPrices in Minneapolis are 12.0% higher than the national average for saltillo tile flooring.
National average: $8 – $18 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$8.72 – $20 per sq ft
Select-grade pre-sealed 12x12 in. Saltillo set in modified thinset, sanded grout, penetrating sealer plus a matte topcoat
Premium
$11 – $25 per sq ft
Select-grade hexagon Saltillo, pre-sealed, modified thinset, sanded grout, penetrating sealer plus satin topcoats
Cost Breakdown in Minneapolis
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $3.71 – $8.34 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $3.36 – $7.56 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.99 – $2.22 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.66 – $1.48 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Minneapolis 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
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Design styles
See how saltillo 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 ($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 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
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
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