Basic
$7.12 – $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 Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $8.37 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 saltillo tile flooring.
National average: $8 – $18 per sq ft
$7.12 – $16 per sq ft
Standard 12x12 in. Saltillo tile set in thinset, sanded grout joints, penetrating sealer
$8.37 – $19 per sq ft
Select-grade pre-sealed 12x12 in. Saltillo set in modified thinset, sanded grout, penetrating sealer plus a matte topcoat
$10 – $24 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 | $3.78 – $8.51 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $2.91 – $6.55 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.01 – $2.27 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.67 – $1.51 | sq ft |
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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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Traditional bathroom: Modern Glamour Bath
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