Basic
$8.90 – $22 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 Washington, District of Columbia?
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 Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $10 to $26 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 Washington, District of Columbia
$10 – $26
per sq ftPrices in Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for clay tile flooring.
National average: $10 – $25 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$10 – $26 per sq ft
Saltillo 12x12 terracotta, mortar bed, sealed before and after grouting, satin topcoat
Premium
$13 – $33 per sq ft
Handmade terracotta hexagon tile in a mortar bed, pre-sealed, grouted, multiple sealer coats
Cost Breakdown in Washington
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $4.73 – $12 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $3.64 – $9.10 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.26 – $3.15 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.84 – $2.10 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Washington local market conditions.
Design styles
See how clay tile flooring looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Washington style: Federal traditional and contemporary
Washington's row houses and Georgetown Federal buildings set a formal traditional baseline: symmetry, millwork, shutters and period detail. Renovations often keep the shell and insert a crisp contemporary kitchen or bath.
Work by Washington designers first, then the styles Washington draws from.
Built from
Maximalist kitchen
Photo: Zoe Feldman Design · Profile
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
Cost Factors in Washington, District of Columbia
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 costs5.0% above avg
Labor costs4.0% above avg
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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