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How Much Does it Cost to Tile a Bathroom?

By: Reece Irvine / Last UPDATED: June 30, 2023
How Much Does it Cost to Tile a Bathroom?

Are you thinking about remodelling your bathroom? It’s one of the most popular rooms in the house to renovate. When completed properly with attractive finishes, it can boost your valuation of your home. Additions like wet rooms and walk-in showers add a luxury feel to your space too.

Whether you’re looking to complete a full remodel, or you just want to give the bathroom a different vibe, then new tiling is a must. A new set of tiles is an affordable investment in your bathroom that pays dividends in your home’s investment value. Upgrade your lifestyle and your property value with new tiles in the bathroom for a new home feeling.

So, what is the cost of tiling a bathroom? It depends on your finishes and the work involved with the project. In this post, we’ll answer all the cost questions surrounding re-tiling your bathroom.

Acacia Blanco 333mm x 650mm
Acacia Blanco 333mm x 650mm

What Is the Cost of Tiling a Bathroom?

You can expect your new bathroom floor’s average costs to be around £40 to £70 per square meter. Tiling your bathroom walls or the shower costs you between £35 to £60 per square meter, and tile backsplashes can cost between £50 to £80 per square meter.The average homeowner spends between £800 and £2,500 for ceramic or porcelain tiling.

Depending on your tiling project, your ancillary costs can vary between £6 to £20 per square meter, and labour will set you back £40 to £60 per square meter.

The final price depends on the size of the bathroom, how many walls you tile, and if you want surfaces like countertops included in the job. The quality of the materials, tiles, and workmanship all play a significant role in determining your final costs of your project.

The Average Cost for Tiling Your Bathroom

  • National Median Cost £2750
  • Minimum Costs £600
  • Median Range £825 to £4000

Average Cost Examples

  • 19m² Floor £2000 – £3,350
  • 7.5m² Shower Wall £675 – £1500
  • 3m² Splashback £360 – £1,200
PJ Dust tile installation
PJ Dust tile installation

What Is the Labour Cost for Tiling a Bathroom?

Your labour costs add a significant chunk of the expenses to your remodel. The average tile installation costs between £40 to £60 per square meter for labour, depending on your location and local rates. Prices also vary depending on the job, with splash backs and shower walls having different requirements to countertops and flooring for example.

If you need backer boards for the project, expect to pay an extra £18 per square meter, and the average labour costs for fitting tiles is between £15 to £20 per square meter using tile adhesive. Expect to pay £5 to £10 per square meter if using thin-set mortar with your backer board. These tiling materials can be found on our website here.

Pricing also depends on the type of tiles installed in your new bathroom. You can expect to pay up to 10% more for installing 4-1/4″ glazed tiles over 8″ tiles. Marble installations can run the highest labour costs, charging up to £100 per square meter, and ceramics are on the more affordable end, with average expenses being £20 to £40 per square meter. You can view our ceramic tiles here.

What Is the Cost of Tiling a Bathroom Floor?

According to reports, the average cost of a newly tiled floor for your bathroom can range between £320 to £600 for  4m² area. You can expect to pay around £580 to £1250 for a 7m² bathroom, and between £1,250 to £2,450 for a larger 15m² bathroom.

Tiler adding adhesive
Tiler adding adhesive

What Does it Cost to Tile a Shower?

The average cost of tiling your shower can vary between £40 to £200 per square meter. Most homeowners spend between £400 to £900 for a glazed ceramic tile installation, and between £500 to £1,450 for a porcelain tile installation.

Walk-in showers are more expensive to tile, with costs ranging between £600 to £1950 for an 8m² area. Again, the final costs depend on the materials and finishes you select for the shower. You can find our article on “how much does it cost to tile a walk-in shower” here.

The average costs of new shower tiles work out to be £40 per square foot for a glazed ceramic tiles, or £60 per square foot for porcelain. You’re looking at approximately £180 per square foot when using glass tiles.

What Is the Cost of Tiling a Bathroom? – The Verdict

Tiling your bathroom isn’t a cheap project. The tiles you choose make a huge difference in the remodel’s final price. Before you start ordering your materials, write down a budget to see what you can afford.

Remember to include labour costs and ancillary materials as well. If you don’t want to bother with that hassle, hire a professional tiler to help you out.

A professional tiler will give you the best possible outcome with your new bathroom. Tilers provide expert installations with a quality guarantee and the best finish possible.

Article by Reece Irvine

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