Basic
$6.93 – $16 per sq ft
Standard 12x12 in. Saltillo tile set in thinset, sanded grout joints, penetrating sealer

Supply and install Saltillo (Mexican clay) tile flooring including sealing; demo of old floor and substrate repair extra.
Saltillo Tile Flooring in Providence, Rhode Island typically costs $8.15 to $18 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 Providence are 4.0% higher than the national average for saltillo tile flooring.
National average: $8 – $18 per sq ft
$6.93 – $16 per sq ft
Standard 12x12 in. Saltillo tile set in thinset, sanded grout joints, penetrating sealer
$8.15 – $18 per sq ft
Select-grade pre-sealed 12x12 in. Saltillo set in modified thinset, sanded grout, penetrating sealer plus a matte topcoat
$10 – $23 per sq ft
Select-grade hexagon Saltillo, pre-sealed, modified thinset, sanded grout, penetrating sealer plus satin topcoats
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $3.49 – $7.86 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $3.11 – $6.99 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.93 – $2.10 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.62 – $1.40 | sq ft |
Terracotta clay floor tile edge and glaze-free face close up
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Find a pro to do thisTwo terracotta clay tiles side by side showing thickness and color variation
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Find a pro to do thisSee how saltillo tile flooring looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Providence and Newport keep Colonial, Federal and Victorian detail, and renovations are period-sensitive: paneling, trim, fireplaces and antique furniture, with coastal lightness in the summer houses.
Photos of the styles Providence draws from.
Traditional living room
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Traditional interior
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Traditional bathroom
Photo: Angela Rennie Design · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Jennifer Taylor Design · Profile
Traditional bathroom
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Traditional bathroom: Modern Glamour Bath
Photo: Kaelyn Schmidt Design
Traditional bathroom
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Traditional bathroom
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Traditional bathroom
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Labor costs in Providence run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
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