Cost to Install Tile

[James H.]

We are in the middle of a rehab and have decided to install wood look-alike tile or engineered hardwood.   The quotes I am getting for both are about the same - $12 - $14 per square foot, including materials.  We have gotten 2 quotes so far.

We have installed carpet at rentals before, as well as solid oak hardwood floors.  The solid oak floors ran us about $12.  So, we are expecting the tile or engineered hardwood to be less expensive.  But, apparently not...

Do I need more quotes or is this about what everyone else is paying?

Jim

[Robert Steele]

I always pay for materials and labor separately. I just paid $3.50/sq. ft. to lay about 1000 sq. ft. of porcelain tile.