The Short Answer
On our estimates, tiling costs about £45 to £110 per m² supplied and fitted with mid-range tiles, or £15 to £50 per m² for labour only if you've bought the tiles. Tilers charge about £200 to £350 a day.
The tile itself is the biggest variable: plain ceramic is cheap, natural stone and large porcelain cost more. A tiler covers about 10 to 15m² of wall or 8 to 12m² of floor a day.
Tiling prices
| Item | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Supply and fit, per m² (mid-range tiles) | £45 to £110 |
| Labour only, per m² | £15 to £50 |
| Tiler, per day | £200 to £350 |
| Removing old tiles, adhesive and grout (a bathroom) | £800 to £900 |
| Area | Supplied and fitted | Labour only |
|---|---|---|
| 5m² | £230 to £550 | £75 to £250 |
| 10m² | £450 to £1,100 | £150 to £500 |
| 20m² | £900 to £2,200 | £300 to £1,000 |
What moves the price
- The tile. We estimate ceramic at about £15 to £25 per m², porcelain £15 to £30, limestone £30 to £40 and marble £40 to £50, before fitting. Porcelain usually costs more than ceramic, and mosaics are fiddlier to fit, which adds labour.
- The area. Areas under 10m² can cost more per m², or carry a small surcharge.
- Adhesive and grout add about £10 per m², and your tiler may ask you to pay for them.
- Old tiles. Removing tiles, adhesive and grout before re-tiling can add a lot: we'd budget £800 to £900 for a room.
- Underfloor heating underneath can cost more to tile over.
- Where you live: London and the South are dearer.
How long it takes
We estimate a tiler lays 10 to 15m² of wall tiles or 8 to 12m² of floor tiles a day, and a bathroom (walls and floor) takes three to four days. A small floor is usually done in a day, grouting included; a medium room takes one to two, with the grouting on the second day once the adhesive has set.
Before the tiler arrives
Tilers expect walls and floors to be ready: uneven or unfinished surfaces aren't suitable and can delay the job, so get any plastering done first (see plastering costs). Agree whether the price is per m² or for the whole job, and who's buying the tiles, adhesive and grout.
Old floor tiles: the Health and Safety Executive says asbestos was added to some PVC and thermoplastic floor tiles and their adhesives, and old tiles can be hidden under carpet. In a home built or refurbished before 2000, I'd have old floor tiles checked before anyone lifts them.
Bathrooms and kitchens
Tiling is usually part of a bigger job: see bathroom costs, wet rooms and kitchen costs. For a non-tile floor, compare LVT.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does tiling cost per m²?
On our estimates, about £45 to £110 per m² supplied and fitted with mid-range tiles, or £15 to £50 per m² labour only.
How many m² should a tiler do in a day?
About 10 to 15m² of wall tiles or 8 to 12m² of floor tiles, on our estimates.
How do I price a tiling job?
Measure the area in m², multiply by the labour rate (about £15 to £50 per m² on our estimates), then add the tiles, about £10 per m² for adhesive and grout, and any removal of old tiles.
How much does a tiler charge to lay tiles?
About £200 to £350 a day, or £15 to £50 per m² labour only, on our estimates.
How long does it take to tile a bathroom?
Three to four days for walls and floor, on our estimates.
How we priced thisView sources (2, 2 official)
Rules come from the legislation and official guidance, read at source. Prices are our estimates: we check them against trade price data, retailer shelf prices and specialists' price lists, then build them up from their parts so the totals add up. Below are the sources behind the page; the trade price guides we only compare against aren’t listed. Where sources disagreed, we've said so. More on our method.
- OfficialLocations of asbestos and taking the right action, Health and Safety Executive. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
- OfficialDiagrams showing where asbestos can occur in buildings, Health and Safety Executive. Checked 15 Oct 2026.
