How much does tiling cost in the UK?
A 2026 guide to tiling costs per square metre, tiler day rates and bathroom tiling.
Tiling is priced per square metre or by the day, and labour usually makes up most of the cost. Here are typical 2026 prices for wall and floor tiling.
Typical tiling costs
| Job | Typical cost (2026 guide) |
|---|---|
| Labour only | £30–£60 / m² |
| Including materials | £100–£130 / m² |
| Tiler day rate | £150–£300 |
| Adhesive, grout and trims | £10–£20 / m² |
| Small bathroom (walls + floor) | £600–£1,200 |
These are typical guide prices for 2026 and will vary by job, property and location. Always get written quotes for your own project before deciding.
What affects the cost?
- The area to be tiled and the tile size
- The type of tile (ceramic, porcelain, natural stone)
- Wall versus floor, and surface preparation
- Intricate patterns or small mosaic tiles
- Removing old tiles and levelling
- London and South East labour rates
Tiling costs in London
In London, tiling labour often runs around £60 per square metre and day rates towards £250, above the national average. Labour typically makes up 60–70% of a tiling job’s total cost.
How to get a fair price
Get a quote per square metre or a day rate, and confirm whether it includes surface preparation and removing old tiles. Ask whether adhesive, grout and trims are included or charged separately.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to tile a bathroom?
Tiling a small bathroom (walls and floor) typically costs £600–£1,200 including labour, depending on the tiles, the area and how much preparation is needed.
How much do tilers charge per square metre?
Labour is usually £30–£60 per square metre, or around £100–£130 per m² including materials. Rates are higher in London and for natural stone or intricate patterns.
What affects tiling costs most?
The tile type, the area, surface preparation and the complexity of the layout. Labour usually accounts for 60–70% of the total, so tricky spaces and detailed patterns push the price up.
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