Commercial and retail pricing for porcelain tracked across major U.S. distributors. Updated weekly.
Porcelain ranges from $1.99 to $20/sq ft at retail pricing in 2026, with a median of $7.19/sq ft. At commercial (contractor/trade) pricing, the range drops to $1.29 to $15/sq ft with a median of $5.03/sq ft.
Most porcelain purchased for commercial construction projects fall in the $2.10 to $8.40/sq ft range (25th to 75th percentile, commercial). Commercial pricing is typically 25-30% below retail, available through distributor trade accounts.
Size is a pricing factor for porcelain. 6X24 offers the most affordable option at a median commercial price of $1.29/sq ft. 7X45 commands the highest median at $8.14/sq ft.
Options span a wide range: 6X36 sits at $4.20/sq ft median while 12X12 runs $6.26/sq ft.
| Size | Low | High | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12X24 | $1.94 | $15 | $4.23 |
| 12X12 | $1.29 | $13 | $6.26 |
| 24X24 | $1.29 | $5.40 | $2.06 |
| Mosaic | $2.85 | $12 | $5.83 |
| 24X48 | $1.29 | $9.38 | $6.41 |
| 6X24 | $1.29 | $3.75 | $1.29 |
| 8X48 | $1.84 | $7.50 | $7.00 |
| 10X60 | $1.29 | $1.49 | $1.29 |
| 7X45 | $7.56 | $8.72 | $8.14 |
| 6X36 | $3.90 | $4.50 | $4.20 |
Finish is a pricing factor for porcelain. Unpolished offers the most affordable option at a median commercial price of $1.60/sq ft. Glossy commands the highest median at $8.14/sq ft.
Options span a wide range: Honed sits at $3.50/sq ft median while Polished runs $5.17/sq ft.
| Finish | Low | High | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matte | $1.29 | $12 | $3.93 |
| Polished | $1.29 | $11 | $5.17 |
| Glazed | $1.29 | $15 | $3.35 |
| Glossy | $1.95 | $13 | $8.14 |
| Textured | $5.82 | $15 | $7.12 |
| Unpolished | $1.49 | $2.63 | $1.60 |
| Honed | $3.25 | $15 | $3.50 |
Look is a pricing factor for porcelain. Terrazzo offers the most affordable option at a median commercial price of $1.39/sq ft. Concrete commands the highest median at $9.06/sq ft.
Options span a wide range: Marble sits at $4.00/sq ft median while Pattern runs $7.70/sq ft.
| Look | Low | High | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marble | $1.29 | $15 | $4.00 |
| Solid | $1.30 | $13 | $4.25 |
| Wood | $1.29 | $12 | $3.50 |
| Stone | $1.42 | $14 | $7.09 |
| Pattern | $2.50 | $13 | $7.70 |
| Travertine | $1.94 | $2.25 | $2.09 |
| Concrete | $1.29 | $15 | $9.06 |
| Slate | $1.29 | $15 | $8.11 |
| Terrazzo | $1.29 | $1.49 | $1.39 |
Origin affects porcelain pricing. American porcelain offers the lowest median at $5.23/sq ft, while Italian products command $8.90/sq ft.
Other origins include Multiple Origins ($7.00/sq ft).
| Origin | Low | High | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA | $1.29 | $11 | $5.23 |
| Multiple Origins | $1.29 | $15 | $7.00 |
| Italy | $1.29 | $15 | $8.90 |
These prices represent the market as we track it from distributor catalogs. Flume's procurement platform sources directly from manufacturers and leverages cross-project volume to deliver pricing 20-50% below the commercial rates shown here, without sacrificing product quality or specification compliance.
For details on how we calculate these prices, see our methodology. View all categories on the Price Index overview.
Porcelain ranges from $1.99 to $20/sq ft at retail pricing in 2026, with a median of $7.19/sq ft. At commercial (contractor/trade) pricing, the range is $1.29 to $15/sq ft with a median of $5.03/sq ft.
Commercial porcelain pricing is typically 25-30% below retail. The median retail price is $7.19/sq ft compared to $5.03/sq ft commercial. Contractors, builders, and trade accounts qualify for commercial pricing through distributor relationships.
Size has a measurable impact on porcelain cost. 6X24 porcelain has a median commercial price of $1.29/sq ft, while 7X45 runs $8.14/sq ft median. Choosing the right size based on project requirements can meaningfully impact material budgets.
Yes. American porcelain has a median commercial price of $5.23/sq ft, while Italian products run $8.90/sq ft. Origin-based pricing differences reflect manufacturing costs, shipping, and tariffs.
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