Basic
$9.26 – $23 per sq ft
Gauged 12x12 in. slate tile in mixed gray-green tones, modified thinset, sanded grout, penetrating sealer
How Much Does Slate Flooring Cost in Minneapolis, Minnesota?
Natural slate tile floor installed over a prepared subfloor, including setting materials, grout and sealing.
Slate Flooring in Minneapolis, Minnesota typically costs $11 to $27 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Slate Flooring in Minneapolis, Minnesota
$11 – $27
per sq ftPrices in Minneapolis are 12.0% higher than the national average for slate flooring.
National average: $10 – $25 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$11 – $27 per sq ft
Gauged 12x12 in. select slate in more even charcoal tones, modified thinset, sanded grout, two coats of sealer
Premium
$14 – $34 per sq ft
Calibrated 12x12 in. select slate, color-sorted to deep charcoal, medium-bed thinset, sanded grout, color-enhancing sealer
Cost Breakdown in Minneapolis
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $4.64 – $12 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $4.20 – $11 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.24 – $3.09 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.82 – $2.06 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Minneapolis local market conditions.
Slate Flooring photo examples
Natural slate tile floor in a bathroom with wood vanity
Photo: bgautrea · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Source
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Design styles
See how slate 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 ($4.50-$11.25 per square foot)
- Labor ($3.50-$8.75 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($1.20-$3.00 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.80-$2.00 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
- Urban Customs: Natural stone flooring prices 2025, urbancustomsaz.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- SmartStones: Slate price guide, smartstones.us, 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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