How Much Does It Cost To Install A Mortar Bed?

Standard Services	Quantity	Low	High
What you can expect
Range per square foot:		$6.47	$9.86
Range for this type of project:		$1,942	$2,959
Estimate: $2,450
	Mortar Bed Labor, Basic	24 hours	$1,535	$2,492
	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	$396	$450
	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	$16
	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	$228	$260
	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	$637	$4,023
	Tile will be detached from adjacent surfaces, broken into portable segments, and removed from premises.

Standard services

Mortar Bed Labor, Basic
$1,535 -$2,492

24
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
$396 -$450

320
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 -$16

1
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
$228 -$260

300
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
$637 -$4,023

39
hours

Tile will be detached from adjacent surfaces, broken into portable segments, and removed from premises.

What you can expect

Range per square foot:
$6 - $10

Range for this type of project:
$1,942 - $2,959

Estimate:
$2,450

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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