<- [Back to Examples Index](/llm/examples.md) # How much does it cost to install tile flooring in a kitchen and dining room in Toronto? ### Real Toronto flooring estimate For this 180 sqft Toronto kitchen and dining room tile installation, RenoFiz estimated $5,050 - $7,670 CAD. The estimate covers old hardwood removal, uncoupling membrane, contractor-supplied floor tile, installation, grouting, and transition strips. --- ## Key Project Facts | Fact | Details | | :--- | :--- | | **Location** | Toronto, ON | | **Property type** | Detached house | | **Area** | 180 sqft (15ft x 12ft) | | **Scope** | Hardwood-to-tile replacement | | **Old flooring** | Narrow-plank hardwood | | **New flooring** | Contractor-supplied floor tile with uncoupling membrane | | **Permits** | None required | | **Mandatory scope** | $5,050 - $7,670 CAD | --- ## Cost Breakdown | Item | Details | Range | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Site Protection & Dust Containment** | Protect nearby surfaces, hang plastic dust barriers, lay floor protection, and cover dining-area items before demo. | $215 - $355 | | **Disconnect the Dishwasher** | Disconnect the dishwasher's water supply and drain lines and slide it clear of the tile workspace. | $95 - $165 | | **Move the Range & Fridge** | Unplug the electric range and refrigerator and move them out of the floor footprint. | $38 - $57 | | **Remove the Existing Baseboards** | Pull the existing wood baseboards from the kitchen and dining perimeter. | $95 - $190 | | **Tear Out the Hardwood** | Remove the existing narrow-plank hardwood down to the subfloor, including debris-bin rental and disposal. | $780 - $1,215 | | **Subfloor Check & Uncoupling Membrane** | Assess the subfloor for deflection and flatness, then supply and install a Schluter Ditra uncoupling membrane set in modified thinset to keep the tile grout from cracking later. | $735 - $1,125 | | **Lay the Porcelain Tile** | Lay out, cut, thinset, set, and grout the new contractor-supplied porcelain floor tile, with matching sealant at the transitions. | $2,245 - $3,420 | | **Reconnect the Dishwasher** | Reconnect the dishwasher's water supply and drain lines, level the unit, and leak-test. | $145 - $260 | | **Return the Range & Fridge** | Slide the electric range and refrigerator back into their spots over the new tile and plug them in. | $38 - $57 | | **Baseboards & Transition Strips** | Supply and install new white semi-gloss baseboards and doorway transition strips, then prep and paint with semi-gloss white. | $575 - $915 | ### Cost Summary | Category | Range | | :--- | :--- | | **Materials** | $2,000 - $3,200 CAD | | **Labour** | $2,950 - $4,570 CAD | | **Total** | **$5,050 - $7,670 CAD** | *Note: The mandatory scope totals $6,353.30 CAD, combining $3,742.30 in labour and $2,611.00 in materials.* --- ## Possible Price Changes - **Additional subfloor prep:** The wood subfloor needs more extensive prep after hardwood removal. Adds $250-$400 CAD for extra subfloor leveling and reinforcement. - **Transition trim at doorways:** Additional transition strips needed at more doorways than estimated. Adds $100-$200 CAD for extra transition strips and installation. --- ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Is $6,353.30 the average cost of a kitchen and dining tile flooring installation in Toronto? No. It is the estimate RenoFiz produced for this specific Toronto house's kitchen and dining tile flooring installation. Another home can have different room layouts, subfloor conditions, and property logistics. ### What was included in this estimate? The mandatory scope included site protection & dust containment, disconnecting the dishwasher, moving the range & fridge, removing the existing baseboards, tearing out the hardwood, subfloor check & uncoupling membrane, laying the porcelain tile, reconnecting the dishwasher, returning the range & fridge, and baseboards & transition strips. ### Does this page confirm current Toronto permit rules or fees? No. Verify current requirements with the authority having jurisdiction before booking work. ### What does a professional still confirm before the work is booked? A licensed professional confirms the condition of the existing subfloor, the logistics, the tile selection, and the final scope, schedule, and price before booking. --- ## Get an estimate for your flooring project - [Estimate my project with Chris](/vancouver-home-renovation-estimate) - [See interactive version of this page](/wa/examples/how-much-does-it-cost-to-install-tile-flooring-in-kitchen-dining-in-toronto) - [See another detailed estimate](/llm/examples.md)