How much does it cost to tile a bathroom?
Bathroom tiling is priced by the area tiled. Enter the wall and floor area below for a region-adjusted estimate.
What affects tiling cost
- 1Area and layout
Priced per m². Full-height walls and floors add up quickly versus a splashback.
- 2Tile type
Large-format, mosaic and natural stone are slower to fix and cost more in labour.
- 3Preparation
Tile backer board or tanking in wet areas is essential and adds to the cost.
Tiling is where a bathroom's finish is won or lost. Separating the fixing labour from the tile budget — as this calculator does — stops the classic mistake of blowing the budget on tiles and under-costing the fitting.
Bathroom tiling costs (indicative)
| Scope | Basis | Indicative cost |
|---|---|---|
| Labour + adhesive/grout | per m² | £45 – £95/m² |
| Splashback / part-tile | ~6 m² | £300 – £600 |
| Full bathroom | ~15 m² | £700 – £1,400 |
| Tiles (your budget) | per m² | £15 – £60+/m² |
Figures are fixing labour plus adhesive/grout. Large-format and mosaic tiles cost more to fit.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to tile a bathroom?+
Tiling labour with adhesive and grout typically costs £45–£95 per m², so a full bathroom (~15 m²) is roughly £700–£1,400 to fix — plus your tile budget on top.
How many tiles do I need?+
Work out the wall and floor area, add ~10% for cuts and waste, then divide by the coverage per tile. Our tile calculator does this and adds adhesive and grout.
Related tools & guides
Want to know how these figures are calculated? See our cost methodology.
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