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How Much Does It Cost To Install A Mortar Bed?
Typical range: $1,992-$3,035
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For your project in zip code 20149 with these options, the cost to install a mortar bed starts at $6.64-$10.12 per square foot. Your actual price will depend on job size, conditions, finish options you choose.
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Square Feet
| Standard Services | Quantity | Low | High | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| What you can expect | |||||
| Range per square foot: | $6.64 | $10.12 | |||
| Range for this type of project: | $1,992 | $3,035 | |||
| Estimate: $2,514 | |||||
Mortar Bed Labor, Basic | 24 hours | $1,575 | $2,556 | ||
Labor cost, under typical conditions, for complete installation. Framing and screed strips will be secured, then mortar will be prepared, uniformly applied, and leveled. Fee is inclusive of all aspects of the project, such as thorough planning, acquisition of equipment and material, preparation and protection of installation site, and meticulous cleanup. | |||||
Mortar Bed Job Supplies | 320 square feet | $406 | $462 | ||
Requisite supplies for the job, including fabrication and polishing disposables, manufacturer-recommended underlayment, fasteners, adhesives, and surface sealants. | |||||
Mortar Bed Equipment Allowance | 1 job | $11 | $17 | ||
Daily rental of specialty equipment for maximum quality and efficiency. These include 5+ cuft, heavy-duty mortar box with electric drill-driven mixer. Consumable equipment elements not included. | |||||
Mortar Bed Debris Disposal | 300 square feet | $234 | $266 | ||
Responsible disposal of all project debris, including the cost to load and haul old materials, installation waste, and any other refuse. | |||||
| Optional Services | |||||
Option: Remove Tile | 39 hours | $653 | $4,127 | ||
Tile will be detached from adjacent surfaces, broken into portable segments, and removed from premises. | |||||
Standard services
Mortar Bed Labor, Basic
$1,575 -$2,556
$1,575 -$2,556
24
hours
hours
Labor cost, under typical conditions, for complete installation. Framing and screed strips will be secured, then mortar will be prepared, uniformly applied, and leveled. Fee is inclusive of all aspects of the project, such as thorough planning, acquisition of equipment and material, preparation and protection of installation site, and meticulous cleanup.
Mortar Bed Job Supplies
$406 -$462
$406 -$462
320
square feet
square feet
Requisite supplies for the job, including fabrication and polishing disposables, manufacturer-recommended underlayment, fasteners, adhesives, and surface sealants.
Mortar Bed Equipment Allowance
$11 -$17
$11 -$17
1
job
job
Daily rental of specialty equipment for maximum quality and efficiency. These include 5+ cuft, heavy-duty mortar box with electric drill-driven mixer. Consumable equipment elements not included.
Mortar Bed Debris Disposal
$234 -$266
$234 -$266
300
square feet
square feet
Responsible disposal of all project debris, including the cost to load and haul old materials, installation waste, and any other refuse.
Optional Services
Option: Remove Tile
$653 -$4,127
$653 -$4,127
39
hours
hours
Tile will be detached from adjacent surfaces, broken into portable segments, and removed from premises.
What you can expect
Range per square foot:
$7 - $10
$7 - $10
Range for this type of project:
$1,992 - $3,035
$1,992 - $3,035
Estimate:
$2,514
$2,514
Cost Comparison
YOUR ESTIMATE
$2,514
NATIONAL AVERAGE RANGE
$1,960 -$2,986
YOUR ESTIMATE
Install a Mortar Bed: national average cost
The national average materials cost to install a mortar bed is $1.33 per square foot, with a range between $1.25 to $1.42.
The total price for labor and materials per square foot is $8.24, coming in between $6.53 to $9.95.
A typical 300 square foot project costs $2,473.27, with a range of $1,960.22 to $2,986.31. Your actual price will depend on your location, job size, conditions and finish options you choose.
| cost to install a mortar bed | |
| National Avg. Materials Cost per square foot | $1.33 |
| National Avg. Cost (labor and materials) for 300 square foot | $2,473.27 |
| National Cost Range (labor and materials) for 300 square foot | $1,960.22 - $2,986.31 |
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