How Much Does It Cost to Install Tile in a 8x20 Room?
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
At 8 feet by 20 feet, you're covering 160 square feet. Across the 7 tile product tiers in Floormath's pricing model, a professionally installed job in this room costs $1,126–$6,158. The typical mid-range project comes in around $3,006.
Cost by tile product tier for a 8x20 room
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Ceramic Tile | $3.49/sf | $1,126–$2,110 | $1,574 |
| Standard Porcelain Tile | $4.99/sf | $1,534–$2,638 | $1,998 |
| Wood-Look Porcelain Plank | $5.49/sf | $1,694–$2,902 | $2,166 |
| Large-Format Porcelain | $7.99/sf | $2,318–$4,046 | $3,006 |
| Travertine / Slate Tile | $7.99/sf | $2,174–$3,694 | $2,846 |
| Mosaic Tile | $9.99/sf | $3,070–$5,806 | $3,998 |
| Marble Tile — Luxury | $14.99/sf | $3,486–$6,158 | $4,558 |
Totals include 10% material waste and professional installation.
What moves the number in a 8x20 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 160 sq ft room. Labor is steadier — about $1,600 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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How long does a 160 sq ft tile install take?
A professional crew typically completes a single 160 sq ft room in half a day, plus removal time if old flooring is coming out.
Will my state change these 8x20 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 ±$400.
What's the cheapest way to floor a 8x20 room with tile?
The budget tier (Standard Ceramic Tile) installed professionally starts around $1,126. Installing it yourself removes the labor line entirely and can cut the total by 30–45%.