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2027 Tile of the Year: What Capri Oat Limestone-Look Porcelain Costs per Room
Floor & Decor named Capri Oat its 2027 Tile of the Year. Here are the per-square-foot prices by size, how much to order for a 120 sq ft room, and what the size changes.
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Floor & Decor's 2027 Tile of the Year is Capri Oat, a matte beige limestone-look porcelain. As of October 15, 2026, the listed price runs about $3.19 to $4.39 per sq ft depending on size, so a 120 sq ft room needs roughly $420 to $580 of tile with 10% extra. Prices change by store, so check yours before you budget.
What you're buying
Floor & Decor's page for the 12 x 24 size lists it as 8 mm thick, rectified (straight edges for the smallest grout line), and rated for floors, walls, shower floors and shower walls. Matte finish, beige "oat" color, printed limestone texture. It was announced alongside the company's 2027 design forecast on October 7, 2026 (Forbes).
Price by size, as of October 15, 2026
| Size | Listed price | 120 sq ft + 10% (132 sq ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 x 12 | $3.19 / sq ft | $421 |
| 12 x 24 | $3.19 / sq ft | $421 |
| 24 x 24 | $3.69 / sq ft | $487 |
| 24 x 48 | $4.39 / sq ft | $579 |
The 24 x 48 size costs $158 more than 12 x 24 for the same room. Some stores list 24 x 48 at $3.99, so the same tile can differ by store. The 12 x 24 comes in 16 sq ft boxes ($51.04), so 132 sq ft is 9 boxes, or $459 after rounding up. Prices above exclude mortar, grout, underlayment, tools and labor.
Order and prep
- Add 10%. Floor & Decor recommends an extra 10% for cuts and breakage. Straight lay is enough for most rooms; diagonal or herringbone needs more, so run the tile calculator with your layout.
- Large tile needs a flatter floor. The product page pairs it with Mapei Ultraplan 1 Plus self-leveling underlayment and Keraflex Super White mortar, a hint that the subfloor needs to be flat before 24-inch sizes go down.
- Grout is a small line item. Rectified edges allow thin joints, so grout quantity is low. Pick a color close to the tile, since a contrasting grout fights the limestone look.
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Is it worth buying now?
Nothing in the announcement is a sale or a price lock. Budget with the store price you see on your visit date, and read flooring and paint price increases for 2027 before deciding between ordering this winter or waiting. For the basics, start with what is flooring, then put the total in the renovation budget calculator.
FAQ
Can Capri Oat go in a shower?
Floor & Decor's page lists it as suitable for shower floors and shower walls. Confirm with the installer for your shower pan and drain.
Is the price the same everywhere?
No. The product page for 24 x 48 shows $3.99 in one market while the collection page lists $4.39, so price by your store.
How much should I order?
Floor area plus 10%, rounded up to whole boxes. More for diagonal layouts.
Sources
- Forbes · Floor & Decor Announces 2027 Floor Design Trends And Tile Of The Year (Oct 7, 2026)
- Floor & Decor · Capri Oat 12 x 24 Matte Porcelain Tile (product page)
- Floor & Decor · Vetta Elements Capri collection (prices by size)
Estimates and rules of thumb in these guides are for planning. Always confirm product coverage, local codes and supplier figures before you buy.
Image credits
- A floor of large, pale grey porcelain tiles with thin grout lines meeting at a wall. Photo: ColumbD, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
- A worker kneeling on a floor spreading mortar with a trowel while setting square floor tiles. Photo: U.S. Navy, Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Patrick M. Kearney, via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
Photos are resized and converted to WebP for this site; no other changes. Each remains under its original licence.
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