Basic
$17 – $30 per sq ft
4x4 in. white glazed ceramic tile over cement board, matching V-cap front edge, sanded grout

Install Tile Countertop: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Install Tile Countertop in Portland, Oregon typically costs $21 to $35 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Portland are 15.0% higher than the national average for install tile countertop.
National average: $18 – $31 per sq ft
$17 – $30 per sq ft
4x4 in. white glazed ceramic tile over cement board, matching V-cap front edge, sanded grout
$21 – $35 per sq ft
6x6 in. glazed ceramic tile over cement board, V-cap front edge, stain-resistant grout, sealed
$26 – $44 per sq ft
12x12 in. granite tile over cement board, tight joints, bullnose front edge, epoxy grout
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $8.65 – $15 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $8.01 – $14 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $2.31 – $3.92 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.53 – $2.61 | sq ft |
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Portland has one of the country's strongest mid-century renovation scenes, paired with a Pacific Northwest modern palette of wood, daylight and simple materials. Craft and salvage are part of the local language.
Work by Portland designers first, then the styles Portland draws from.
Contemporary bathroom
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Industrial kitchen
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Farmhouse (Modern Farmhouse) kitchen
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Traditional kitchen
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Japandi kitchen
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Maximalist kitchen
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Modern bathroom
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Modern bathroom: Modern Glamour Bath
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Modern bathroom
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Labor costs in Portland run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Install Tile Countertop, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Sep 2026.
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