Basic
$13 – $16 per sq ft
12 x 12 in. gauged slate tile in mixed colors, modified thinset, sanded grout, sealed

Install Slate Tile Flooring: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Install Slate Tile Flooring in Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $15 to $19 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 slate tile flooring.
National average: $14 – $18 per sq ft
$13 – $16 per sq ft
12 x 12 in. gauged slate tile in mixed colors, modified thinset, sanded grout, sealed
$15 – $19 per sq ft
16 x 16 in. gauged slate in a chosen color range, back-buttered in modified thinset, sanded grout, sealed
$19 – $23 per sq ft
Gauged slate in a Versailles pattern with selected color range, back-buttered, color-matched grout, sealed two coats
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $6.78 – $8.48 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $5.23 – $6.53 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.81 – $2.26 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.21 – $1.51 | sq ft |
See how install slate tile flooring looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
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.
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
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Install Slate Tile Flooring, 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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