How Much Does It Cost to Install Tile in a 20x24 Room?
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
At 20 feet by 24 feet, you're covering 480 square feet. Across the 7 tile product tiers in Floormath's pricing model, a professionally installed job in this room costs $3,379–$18,475. The typical mid-range project comes in around $9,019.
Cost by tile product tier for a 20x24 room
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Ceramic Tile | $3.49/sf | $3,379–$6,331 | $4,723 |
| Standard Porcelain Tile | $4.99/sf | $4,603–$7,915 | $5,995 |
| Wood-Look Porcelain Plank | $5.49/sf | $5,083–$8,707 | $6,499 |
| Large-Format Porcelain | $7.99/sf | $6,955–$12,139 | $9,019 |
| Travertine / Slate Tile | $7.99/sf | $6,523–$11,083 | $8,539 |
| Mosaic Tile | $9.99/sf | $9,211–$17,419 | $11,995 |
| Marble Tile — Luxury | $14.99/sf | $10,459–$18,475 | $13,675 |
Totals include 10% material waste and professional installation.
Where the money goes at 480 sq ft
Three inputs set your total. Tier ($1.49 to $22.99/sf material across the lineup) is the lever you control. Labor — around $4,800 for a mid-range install in this room — is set by your local market. And waste: installers order 10% over, which these numbers already include, so the table above is the check-out price, not a teaser.
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What's the cheapest way to floor a 20x24 room with tile?
The budget tier (Standard Ceramic Tile) installed professionally starts around $3,379. Installing it yourself removes the labor line entirely and can cut the total by 30–45%.
How long does a 480 sq ft tile install take?
A professional crew typically completes a single 480 sq ft room in one day, plus removal time if old flooring is coming out.
Will my state change these 20x24 room prices?
Materials barely move by state, but labor does — Floormath adjusts installation from 0.80x in the cheapest markets to 1.25x in the priciest. On this room that swings the labor line by up to ±$1,200.