What Does Bathroom Tiling Cost?

Cost Breakdown

• Budget ceramic tiles: £10–20/m² (supply)
• Mid-range porcelain: £20–40/m² (supply)
• Premium/natural stone: £40–100+/m² (supply)
• Labour (tiling only): £25–45/m²
• Adhesive and grout: £3–5/m²
• Tanking/waterproofing: £5–10/m² (shower areas)

Typical Bathroom Costs

• Small en-suite (10m² tiling): £400–800
• Standard bathroom (20m² tiling): £800–1,600
• Large bathroom (30m² tiling): £1,200–2,400

What Affects the Price?

• Tile size: Large-format tiles (600×600mm+) need flatter walls and skilled fitting
• Mosaic tiles: Labour-intensive, expect higher fitting costs
• Wall preparation: Removing old tiles and replastering adds £10–20/m²
• Tiling board: Cement board in wet areas adds £8–12/m²
• Pattern layouts: Herringbone, brick bond, etc. increase labour

How Many Tiles Do I Need?

Measure each wall and floor area to be tiled. Add 10% for cutting waste(15% for diagonal patterns). Buy all tiles from the same batch to ensure colour consistency.

How Long Does It Take?

• Small en-suite: 2–3 days
• Standard bathroom: 3–5 days
• Large bathroom with complex patterns: 5–7 days