Basic
$7.78 – $19 per sq ft
Machine-made 12x12 terracotta tile, mortar bed, sanded grout, two coats of penetrating sealer
How Much Does Clay Tile Flooring Cost in New Orleans, Louisiana?
Clay floor tile (terracotta or Saltillo) set in a mortar bed, grouted and sealed, materials and labor per sq ft of floor.
Clay Tile Flooring in New Orleans, Louisiana typically costs $9.15 to $23 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Clay Tile Flooring in New Orleans, Louisiana
$9.15 – $23
per sq ftPrices in New Orleans are 9.0% lower than the national average for clay tile flooring.
National average: $10 – $25 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$9.16 – $23 per sq ft
Saltillo 12x12 terracotta, mortar bed, sealed before and after grouting, satin topcoat
Premium
$11 – $29 per sq ft
Handmade terracotta hexagon tile in a mortar bed, pre-sealed, grouted, multiple sealer coats
Cost Breakdown in New Orleans
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $4.23 – $11 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $3.05 – $7.61 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.13 – $2.82 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.75 – $1.88 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for New Orleans local market conditions.
Design styles
See how clay tile flooring looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
New Orleans style: Creole and shotgun traditional
New Orleans style comes from Creole cottages, shotguns and French Quarter townhouses: high ceilings, tall windows, plaster walls, dark wood, transoms and a layered, slightly bohemian mix of old furniture and art. Color is saturated and the palette is warm.
Photos of the styles New Orleans 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 New Orleans, Louisiana
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 costs6.0% below avg
Labor costs13.0% below avg
Material costs in New Orleans run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Clay Tile Flooring: Pros, Cons, and Buying Guide - DG Floors, DG Floors, 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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