Installed rates per square foot
Floor tile $10 – $18, bathroom or shower tile $15 – $30, kitchen backsplash $20 – $40, natural stone $15 – $30, large-format tile $14 – $26.
Estimate Your Tile Installation Cost
Pick your project type, enter the square footage and choose a tile quality for an instant price range. Floors start at $10 per sq ft installed.
Instant Local Estimate
Calculate Your Tile Installation Cost
Pick a project type, enter your square footage, and choose a tile quality for an instant estimated range.
Build Your Project
Choose the project type, scope, and finish level. Your estimate updates instantly as you refine the details.
1. Select Project Type
2. Enter Size
sq ft
3. Tile Quality
4. Add-ons
The Rates Behind Your Estimate
Tile quality
Entry-level ceramic sets the range at 90% to 100% of the rate, quality porcelain at 100% to 110%, and natural stone or designer tile at 130% to 160%.
Add-ons
Old tile removal adds $3 – $6 per square foot, subfloor levelling or repair $2 – $6, and an electric heated floor $8 – $17.
Confirmed in writing
The calculator gives a starting range. Your final price is confirmed in a free written quote after we see the space or your photos.
Tiles Experts built this calculator so Ottawa homeowners can get a realistic cost range before requesting a full quote. Select the closest project type, enter your square footage, and choose a tile quality level to see an estimated range based on current Ottawa-area material and labour rates.
How the Estimate Works
The calculator multiplies your square footage by a typical installed rate for the project type you choose, then adjusts for tile quality and any add-ons like old tile removal or subfloor repair. It's a starting point, not a firm quote – the substrate condition, layout complexity, and access to the space all affect the final number, which is why every project still gets an in-person or photo-based assessment before we confirm pricing in writing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this calculator estimate the final price?
No. It gives you a realistic range based on typical Ottawa-area rates for the project type, size, and material you select. Your firm price comes from a written quote after we see the space or your photos.
Why is there a range instead of one number?
Every project has variables a calculator can't see – subfloor condition, layout complexity, and site access all affect labour time. The range reflects that; the written quote narrows it down.
Does the calculator include tile removal or subfloor repair?
Only if you select those add-ons. Base pricing assumes a straightforward install over a sound, prepared substrate.
Can I use this for a commercial space?
The calculator is built around typical residential scopes. For commercial projects, contact us directly and we'll quote the space specifically.