Key takeaways
- At RDC, ceramic tile runs $7 to $14 per sq ft installed, porcelain $9 to $18 and luxury vinyl plank $4 to $9.
- RDC removes old flooring for $3 to $5 per sq ft, only with a new floor. Tile removal takes 1 to 4 days.
- Tempe's median home was built in 1984, about the same as the 1985 median in Phoenix (U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024).
- The City of Tempe's 2025 water quality report lists average hardness of 12.3 grains per gallon.
- The in-home measure and the written estimate are free, and every installation carries a 1-year workmanship warranty.
Who Installs Bathroom and Kitchen Floors in Tempe?
RDC Renovation & Design Concepts installs bathroom and kitchen floors in Tempe, from removing the old floor to the last grout line. At RDC, porcelain tile runs $9 to $18 per sq ft installed, ceramic $7 to $14 and luxury vinyl plank $4 to $9. Pulling and resetting the toilet is part of a bathroom floor job.
In a kitchen, RDC works on the surfaces: the floor, the backsplash and the countertops. Your cabinets stay in place, since RDC does not supply or install kitchen cabinets; see kitchen remodeling for the surface options. If the bathroom floor is part of a full remodel, Tempe bathroom remodeling covers showers, tub-to-shower conversions and cost.
Rectangular white floor tile through a Glendale bathroom, shown before the baseboard went back on.
Arizona and Phoenix Conditions That Carry Into Tempe
Tempe sits in the Phoenix area and shares its desert climate. City of Phoenix water measures 10 to 17.6 grains per gallon of hardness in its 2025 water quality report. Tempe's average falls inside that range, and RDC's guide to Phoenix hard water and heat covers mineral scale.
For Tempe homeowners, RDC's showroom is at 1610 E Bell Rd in North Phoenix, where its Phoenix flooring and remodeling work is based. You can compare full-size tiles and planks at the flooring showroom in Phoenix and borrow samples at no charge. RDC then measures in your home, and the flooring installation follows on the same contract.
Tile Installation in Tempe
Tile installation in Tempe at RDC puts the removal, the slab prep and the new tile on one estimate. Ceramic runs $7 to $14 per sq ft installed, porcelain $9 to $18, and large-format tile, meaning 24x48 inches or bigger, $12 to $22. About 1,200 sq ft of tile takes one to two weeks of work.
RDC removes old tile only as part of the new floor going in, never as demolition on its own. The removal takes 1 to 4 days and costs $3 to $5 per sq ft. Where the slab is uneven, leveling adds $1 to $4 per sq ft.
Large-format porcelain needs a flat slab: ANSI A108.02 allows 1/8 inch of variation over 10 feet. An older slab can reach it with grinding and self-leveling compound. See porcelain tile installation, tile removal and replacement, and slab prep and moisture testing.
| Tempe floor job | Price at RDC | 300 sq ft | 1,000 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceramic tile | $7 to $14 per sq ft | $2,100 to $4,200 | $7,000 to $14,000 |
| Porcelain tile | $9 to $18 per sq ft | $2,700 to $5,400 | $9,000 to $18,000 |
| Large-format tile (24x48 and larger) | $12 to $22 per sq ft | $3,600 to $6,600 | $12,000 to $22,000 |
| Luxury vinyl plank | $4 to $9 per sq ft | $1,200 to $2,700 | $4,000 to $9,000 |
| Old floor removal (with a new floor) | $3 to $5 per sq ft | $900 to $1,500 | $3,000 to $5,000 |
| Slab leveling where needed | $1 to $4 per sq ft | $300 to $1,200 | $1,000 to $4,000 |
Worked example: 300 sq ft of old tile replaced with porcelain comes to $3,600 to $6,900 before any leveling. That is $900 to $1,500 for the removal plus $2,700 to $5,400 for the new tile. Baseboards are priced on their own line, outside the flooring price.
Please note: these are typical ranges and can vary. Final pricing is set individually for each customer based on their specific project, materials, and scope, confirmed in a free written estimate. For a whole house, see flooring installation cost in Phoenix.
Call or text (602) 788-1446.
12x24 gray porcelain in a Phoenix living room by RDC, photographed before the baseboards were reinstalled.
LVP Flooring in Tempe
LVP flooring in Tempe costs $4 to $9 per sq ft installed at RDC, and a room goes down in about a day. Whatever is on the floor now comes up first, whether that is ceramic, sheet vinyl or layers from earlier owners. The adhesive and thinset are ground off, and the slab is leveled where it dips.
Most LVP manufacturers want the subfloor within 3/16 inch of flat over 10 feet. The slab is also moisture tested to ASTM F2170 before any vinyl goes down. A vinyl floor traps what comes up through the concrete.
For condos and townhomes, check the association's rules on underlayment and sound before choosing a product, since a building may have its own requirements. RDC recommends an acoustic underlayment in attached homes even without a rule. Compare click-lock and glue-down on the luxury vinyl plank installation page, or see what LVP costs in Arizona.
What Is the Best Flooring for a Tempe Rental Property?
The best flooring for a Tempe rental property, in RDC's view, is a hard surface. Luxury vinyl plank runs $4 to $9 per sq ft installed at RDC, and porcelain tile $9 to $18. About 58% of Tempe's occupied homes are rented, against 43% in Phoenix (U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024, table B25003).
In a rental, the floor has to survive turnover rather than flatter a photograph. A plank with a thicker wear layer in a neutral tone, run through the rooms without breaks, hides wear between tenants. Replacing a damaged plank is usually a smaller job than replacing a room of carpet.
A trendy floor can look dated by the next turnover, so a neutral, current look is worth more than a striking one. RDC also remodels rental-property bathrooms for landlords in Tempe. For the bathroom side, see the best bathroom remodel for a Tempe rental.
Turning a rental between tenants? Request a free estimate and mention the move-out date. RDC responds within two hours during business hours, or call or text (602) 788-1446.
Tempe Homes by Year Built: What It Means for a New Floor
Tempe's median home was built in 1984, about the same as the 1985 median in Phoenix (U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024, table B25035). About 40% of Tempe homes date from the 1950s through the 1970s (table B25034). In a home of that age, the first question is what is under the existing floor.
It can be original ceramic laid on the slab, sheet vinyl over adhesive, or layers added by earlier owners. An older slab has also had decades to crack and settle. Each of these can be fixed, but it has to be checked before a material is chosen.
Engineered hardwood through a hallway into the open living area of a Glendale home.
Does Tempe Have Hard Water?
Yes, Tempe has hard water. The City of Tempe's 2025 water quality report (Table 7) lists average hardness of 12.3 grains per gallon, or 211 mg/L. Readings ranged from 10.4 to 32.6 grains. The U.S. Geological Survey rates water over 180 mg/L as very hard.
On a floor, hard water can leave white mineral film on tile and grout where water dries. RDC chooses the grout for each area, cement-based, sealed or epoxy, with the hard water in mind. For showers, see the best shower tile for hard water in Tempe, or call or text (602) 788-1446.
Home Remodeling in Tempe, AZ
Home remodeling in Tempe at RDC Renovation & Design Concepts covers the finished surfaces: floors, tile, bathrooms, and kitchen countertops and backsplash. On 1,000 sq ft, new LVP runs $4,000 to $9,000 installed at RDC, and porcelain $9,000 to $18,000. Every line sits on one written estimate.
RDC does not supply or install kitchen cabinets, so countertops, backsplash and floors go in around the cabinets you have. Bathroom projects in Tempe, from tub-to-shower conversions to full remodels, are on the Tempe bathroom remodeling page.
What We Do in Tempe
Flooring
- Tile flooring, porcelain, ceramic & large-format
- Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP), including plank sold as waterproof
- Laminate flooring installation
- Engineered & solid hardwood floors
- Carpet for bedrooms, stairs & bonus rooms
- Travertine & natural stone flooring
- Removal of old tile or carpet, only with a new floor
- Slab prep, leveling and moisture testing
- New flooring after water damage, once a restoration company has dried the subfloor
Bathrooms
- Bathroom floors in Tempe; full remodels, showers and tub-to-shower conversions are on the Tempe bathroom page
Kitchens
- Kitchen tile & LVP flooring
- Tile & stone backsplash
Countertops & Stone
- Quartz countertops
- Granite countertops
- Porcelain slab countertops
- Natural stone slabs, supplied and installed
- Countertops templated, fabrication coordinated, then installed
New carpet meeting the kitchen tile at a clean edge in a Scottsdale dining area.
Why Hire RDC for Tile and Flooring in Tempe?
RDC Renovation & Design Concepts is a flooring contractor in Phoenix, Arizona, that sells and installs flooring, tile and countertops from its Bell Rd showroom. In a Tempe home, the removal, the slab prep and the new floor each get their own line on one written estimate. RDC carries full insurance and backs each installation with a 1-year workmanship warranty.
RDC has finished 382+ projects across the Valley and is rated 5.0 on Google. Its owner, Eli Kovalev, has 17 years in flooring. Each job is documented with progress photos from start to finish. The project gallery labels each finished job with the city it was really in.