Basic
$15 – $19 per sq ft
12x12 in. glazed ceramic tile in a solid color, straight lay, thinset over prepared backer, standard cement grout

Install Bathroom Ceramic Tile: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Install Bathroom Ceramic Tile in Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $18 to $22 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 Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for install bathroom ceramic tile.
National average: $17 – $21 per sq ft
$15 – $19 per sq ft
12x12 in. glazed ceramic tile in a solid color, straight lay, thinset over prepared backer, standard cement grout
$18 – $22 per sq ft
Glazed ceramic in 12x24 in. format, offset lay, modified thinset, narrower joints, plastic edge trim
$23 – $28 per sq ft
Textured glazed ceramic in a herringbone layout, modified thinset, stain-resistant grout, metal edge trim
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $8.14 – $10 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $6.27 – $7.78 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $2.17 – $2.69 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.45 – $1.80 | sq ft |
Setting ceramic floor tile with thin-set mortar, notched trowel, spacers and mallet
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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.
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BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Install Bathroom Ceramic Tile, 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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