Cost to Install 1,800 Sq Ft of Tile Flooring
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
For a 1,800 sq ft project, tile flooring runs $12,670 to $69,280 professionally installed. That works out to $7.04–$38.49 per square foot including materials, 10% waste, and labor.
1,800 sq ft cost by product tier
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Ceramic Tile | $3.49/sf | $12,670–$23,740 | $17,710 |
| Standard Porcelain Tile | $4.99/sf | $17,260–$29,680 | $22,480 |
| Wood-Look Porcelain Plank | $5.49/sf | $19,060–$32,650 | $24,370 |
| Large-Format Porcelain | $7.99/sf | $26,080–$45,520 | $33,820 |
| Travertine / Slate Tile | $7.99/sf | $24,460–$41,560 | $32,020 |
| Mosaic Tile | $9.99/sf | $34,540–$65,320 | $44,980 |
| Marble Tile — Luxury | $14.99/sf | $39,220–$69,280 | $51,280 |
Totals include 10% material waste and professional installation.
How 1,800 sq ft compares to other project sizes
| Area | Budget | Typical | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| 144 sq ft | $1,014 | $2,706 | $5,542 |
| 200 sq ft | $1,408 | $3,758 | $7,698 |
| 300 sq ft | $2,112 | $5,637 | $11,547 |
| 500 sq ft | $3,520 | $9,394 | $19,244 |
| 1,000 sq ft | $7,039 | $18,789 | $38,489 |
| 1,500 sq ft | $10,558 | $28,184 | $57,734 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $14,078 | $37,578 | $76,978 |
Scaling up or down? These numbers move almost perfectly linearly with area, so a quick estimate for any size is your square footage times $7.04–$38.49. The calculator does the exact math with your state's labor factored in.
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What's the cost per square foot to install tile flooring?
In 2026, installed tile flooring runs $7.04 to $38.49 per square foot including material, 10% waste, and professional labor. Budget products sit at the low end; premium tiers at the high end.
Do these prices include old floor removal?
No. Demolition and haul-away typically add $0.60–$1.50 per square foot depending on what's coming out and your state's labor market.
How long does a 1,800 sq ft install take?
Professional crews typically cover 150–250 sq ft per day for tile, so plan on roughly 9 working day(s) plus removal.