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Different skills and adhesives for floors, walls, wet rooms and large-format tiles. Describe the job and the AI tells you what to ask for.
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Ceramic, porcelain or natural stone — substrate prepped, set out clean, grouted and silicone-sealed by a tiler.
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C1 vs C2 adhesive, tanking membranes, grout colours, edge profiles, dry-lay rules. The lingo that separates a 5-year job from a 25-year one.
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Four moves that separate a smooth job from a nightmare.
Insist on the right adhesive.
Wet rooms need flexible C2 adhesive. Wall tiles need different adhesive to floor tiles. Cheap rapid-set on a power shower wall is how tiles fall off in 18 months.
Tank wet rooms before tiling.
If it's a wet room or walk-in shower, the substrate must be tanked (waterproof membrane) before tiles. Skip this and the tile job is a slow leak in waiting.
Plan the layout off the centre, not the wall.
Tiles should be laid so cuts are even on opposite walls — not full tiles on one side and 20mm slivers on the other. Insist on a dry lay first.
Grout colour matters more than tile colour.
Dark grout on a white tile = stark, grid-like, hides dirt. Pale grout on the same tile = soft, hides mistakes, stains horribly. Choose the grout before you tile.
Costs & timeline
Know what it costs. Know when it ends.
Indicative UK ranges and what affects price.
Cost range
By job type
Inc. VAT · 2026
Source: NMT quotes
Source: NMT quotes
Wall tiling (per m²)Labour only
£40–£80/m²
Floor tiling (per m²)Labour only
£40–£90/m²
Wet room tanking + tile
£1.5k–£3.5k
Kitchen splashback2–3m run
£200–£600
Full bathroom retileInc. removal of old
£800–£2.5k
Large-format porcelain (per m²)Skilled handling
£70–£130/m²
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Quote spread is typically ± 18% — always get 3 quotes.
At a glance
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Tiling is one of the more skill-dependent jobs in the home — bad tilers leave lippage, crooked joints and grout that lifts within a year. A good tiler spends as much time prepping the substrate as laying tile.
What's involved
- Substrate check — flat, dry, primed; decoupling membrane for floors over wood
- Set out from centre lines, dry-lay to check fall and pattern
- Fix tiles with appropriate adhesive (cement-based, polymer-modified for wet areas)
- Grout, seal silicone perimeters, polish faces
Typical UK costs (2026)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Ceramic wall tiling labour (per m²) | £30–£50 |
| Porcelain floor tiling labour | £40–£70 |
| Large-format / natural stone | £60–£100 |
| Materials (mid-range) | £25–£60 per m² |
What to ask
Always ask about edge trim (metal vs plastic), tile gauge consistency, and whether they'll lay a sample course before grouting so you can sign off on the pattern.
This guide was written with AI assistance and is intended for general information only. Prices are estimates based on UK averages and may vary by region. Always get at least three quotes and consult a qualified professional before starting any work.
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