How Much Does It Cost to Install Tile in a 16x18 Room?
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
A 16×18 room measures 288 square feet. Using Floormath's current pricing model — 7 real tile product tiers plus professional labor — installing tile flooring in a room this size runs $2,027 to $11,085, and most homeowners land near $5,411.
Cost by tile product tier for a 16x18 room
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Ceramic Tile | $3.49/sf | $2,027–$3,798 | $2,834 |
| Standard Porcelain Tile | $4.99/sf | $2,762–$4,749 | $3,597 |
| Wood-Look Porcelain Plank | $5.49/sf | $3,050–$5,224 | $3,899 |
| Large-Format Porcelain | $7.99/sf | $4,173–$7,283 | $5,411 |
| Travertine / Slate Tile | $7.99/sf | $3,914–$6,650 | $5,123 |
| Mosaic Tile | $9.99/sf | $5,526–$10,451 | $7,197 |
| Marble Tile — Luxury | $14.99/sf | $6,275–$11,085 | $8,205 |
Totals include 10% material waste and professional installation.
What moves the number in a 16x18 room
The spread comes almost entirely from product tier: Standard Ceramic Tile and Marble Tile — Luxury are several dollars per square foot apart, which compounds to a four-figure gap in a 288 sq ft room. Labor is steadier — about $2,880 here at national rates, drifting 15–25% with your state. Every figure already carries the industry-standard 10% material waste allowance.
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Does the price include installation?
Yes — every figure on this page includes materials with 10% waste plus professional installation labor at national-average rates. Old floor removal, subfloor repair, and stairs are extra.
How much does old floor removal add for this room?
Demolition and haul-away typically run $0.60–$1.50/sf — about $173–$432 for a 16x18 room, depending on what's coming out and local disposal fees.
How many square feet is a 16x18 room?
A 16x18 room is 288 square feet (16 × 18 = 288). Flooring installers order about 10% extra for cuts and waste, so plan on purchasing roughly 316 sq ft of material.