Standard Ceramic Tile — Cost & Specs
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
The workhorse of kitchens, bathrooms, and entryways. Fired clay with a glazed surface. PEI 3 handles residential floor traffic. Affordable, waterproof, easy to clean. Slightly more fragile than porcelain.
What it costs at real project sizes
| Project | Installed range | Typical |
|---|---|---|
| 144 sq ft | $1,014–$1,899 | $1,417 |
| 300 sq ft | $2,112–$3,957 | $2,952 |
| 500 sq ft | $3,520–$6,594 | $4,920 |
| 1,000 sq ft | $7,039–$13,189 | $9,839 |
| 1,500 sq ft | $10,558–$19,784 | $14,758 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $14,078–$26,378 | $19,678 |
Strengths
- Waterproof
- Budget
- Kitchen & bath
- Easy to clean
Where it fits in the Tile lineup
Floormath tracks 7 tile tiers from $1.49 to $22.99/sf material. Standard Ceramic Tile sits at the entry point — compare it against the full lineup in the calculator to see the exact dollar gap for your square footage.
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How much does Standard Ceramic Tile cost installed?
Installed, expect about $7.04–$13.19 per square foot including 10% material waste and professional labor — roughly $7,039–$13,189 for 1,000 sq ft.
What do the specs mean?
12×12 or 12×24 · PEI 3 · Glazed. The workhorse of kitchens, bathrooms, and entryways. Fired clay with a glazed surface. PEI 3 handles residential floor traffic. Affordable, waterproof, easy to clean. Slightly more fragile than porcelain.