Basic
$11 – $22 per sq ft
12x12 in. glazed ceramic floor tile on thinset, straight lay, 3/16 in. joints with sanded grout in a standard color
How Much Does Install Tile Floor Cost in Washington, District of Columbia?
Ceramic or porcelain floor tile supplied and installed on thinset with grout; mortar bed, heating, and stone extra.
Install Tile Floor in Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $13 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.
Install Tile Floor in Washington, District of Columbia
$13 – $26
per sq ftPrices in Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for install tile floor.
National average: $12 – $25 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$13 – $26 per sq ft
12x24 in. porcelain tile on large-tile mortar, offset lay, 1/8 in. joints, stain-resistant grout
Premium
$16 – $33 per sq ft
24x24 in. porcelain tile with leveling clips, large-tile mortar, tight joints, color-matched grout
Cost Breakdown in Washington
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $5.04 – $11 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $5.62 – $12 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.26 – $2.63 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.63 – $1.31 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Washington local market conditions.
Design styles
See how install tile floor 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
Cost factors vary by location. In Washington, pricing is influenced by local labor availability, material supply chains, permit requirements, and seasonal demand patterns.
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs5.0% above avg
Labor costs4.0% above avg
Frequently Asked Questions
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Install Tile Floor, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked 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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