How much does tiling cost in Adelaide?
To tile a floor in Adelaide, budget $37–$83 a square metre for the labour on standard tiles, and $37–$92 for walls. Tilers who work by time charge $46–$92 an hour or $460–$735 a day. The tiles are a separate purchase, from $18–$51 a square metre for budget ceramic to $92–$230 for natural stone. Just over half of Adelaide dwellings have three bedrooms (51.3%, against 39% nationally, ABS 2021 Census), and tiling the floor and walls of a standard main bathroom in a home like that costs $1,375–$4,150 in labour alone.
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Detailed Pricing — Tiling Cost in Adelaide 2026
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floor tiling — standard (labour) | $37/sqm | $55 | $83 |
| Floor tiling — large format (labour) | $55/sqm | $78 | $100 |
| Wall tiling — standard (labour) | $37/sqm | $55 | $92 |
| Mosaic / feature tiling (labour) | $74/sqm | $110 | $155 |
| Full bathroom tiling, floor + walls (labour) | $1,375total | $2,750 | $4,150 |
| Outdoor / patio tiling (labour) | $46/sqm | $69 | $100 |
| Tile removal (existing) | $18/sqm | $32 | $51 |
| Waterproofing (wet areas) | $32/sqm | $51 | $74 |
| Floor levelling / prep | $14/sqm | $28 | $46 |
| Tile supply — budget ceramic | $18/sqm | $32 | $51 |
| Tile supply — mid-range porcelain | $46/sqm | $64 | $110 |
| Tile supply — premium natural stone | $92/sqm | $140 | $230 |
| Tiler (hourly rate) | $46/hr | $64 | $92 |
| Tiler day rate | $460per day | $580 | $735 |
| Tile supply — large format porcelain (600×1200 and larger) | $46/sqm | $78 | $145 |
| Tile supply — outdoor / non-slip porcelain (P4–P5, R11+) | $37/sqm | $60 | $110 |
| Tile supply — mosaic sheets | $69/sqm | $140 | $370 |
| Tile supply — subway / splashback ceramic (75×300, 100×300) | $28/sqm | $46 | $92 |
| Natural stone tiling — marble, travertine, limestone (labour) | $64/sqm | $92 | $140 |
| Bathroom tiling, floor + walls (supply + install, standard bathroom, excl. waterproofing) | $2,575total | $4,600 | $6,900 |
| Kitchen splashback tiling (supply + install) | $370total | $735 | $1,100 |
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Cost to tile a floor in Adelaide (2026): labour per m², tiles and prep
Tiling a floor in Adelaide costs $37–$83 per square metre in labour, with $55/m² typical for standard tiles, plus the tiles themselves at $18–$230/m² depending on what you choose. Large-format tiles (600 × 600 and up) cost more to lay, $55–$100/m², because each tile has to be levelled and the cuts are bigger.
| Job | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floor tiling — standard (labour) | $37/m² | $55 | $83 |
| Floor tiling — large format (labour) | $55/m² | $78 | $100 |
| Tile supply — budget ceramic | $18/m² | $32 | $51 |
| Tile supply — mid-range porcelain | $46/m² | $64 | $110 |
| Tile supply — premium natural stone | $92/m² | $140 | $230 |
| Floor levelling / prep | $14/m² | $28 | $46 |
| Tile removal (existing) | $18/m² | $32 | $51 |
Tile flooring cost, all in: add the labour line to the tile line. Budget ceramic on a standard lay is $37/m² labour plus $18/m² tiles at the low end; mid-range porcelain in large format is $78/m² labour plus $74/m² tiles at typical rates. Removing old tiles ($18–$51/m²) and levelling the slab ($14–$46/m²) come before any of it.
What moves a floor tiling quote in Adelaide:
- Tile size and material: large-format, rectified porcelain and natural stone all take longer to lay than standard ceramic.
- Pattern: straight lay is the base; herringbone, diagonal and brick-bond add cuts and time.
- The floor underneath: an uneven slab or old tiles to remove add the prep lines above.
- Room shape: small rooms with many cuts cost more per square metre than one open run.
- Wet areas: bathrooms and laundries need waterproofing first, priced separately.
A tiler in Adelaide quotes per square metre for the lay and per square metre for the prep; ask for the two apart so you can compare tile choices on the same labour.
What Affects Tiling Costs in Adelaide
Floors, walls and big tiles
Wall tiling typically costs $55 a square metre against $55 for floors, but the top of the wall band is higher, because cutting around taps, niches and window reveals slows the work. Large format tiles of 600×1200 and up cost more to lay at every point of the band, $55–$100, since they need a flat base and often two people to lift.
What lies under the old tiles
When a bathroom or kitchen in an established Adelaide house is redone, the old tiles usually come up first, at $18–$51 a square metre. A floor that dips or rocks needs levelling before new tile goes down, charged at $14–$46. Ask the tiler to check the base before quoting, since prep is billed by the metre on top of laying.
Waterproofing comes first
The National Construction Code requires bathrooms, laundries and other wet areas to be waterproofed before any tile goes on. On our table that membrane costs $32–$74 a square metre. Watch the wording of supply-and-install bathroom quotes: our $2,575–$6,900 figure for a standard bathroom leaves the waterproofing out, so it has to be added.
Licensing in South Australia
South Australia requires anyone who runs a business carrying out or organising building work for others to be licensed as a building work contractor, and that includes subcontractors. Ask for the licence number with the quote and look it up on the Consumer and Business Services occupational licence register before any deposit changes hands. A day-rate tiler should be able to show the same.
Outdoor tiling in Adelaide weather
January is both the hottest and the driest month at West Terrace, averaging 28.7 °C and 20.1 mm of rain, while June is the wettest at 72.1 mm (BOM averages). Hot sun skins adhesive fast and winter rain holds up grouting, so autumn and spring suit patio work best. Outdoor laying costs $46–$100, and a non-slip outdoor porcelain runs $37–$110.
Choosing the tile
Mid-range porcelain costs $46–$110 a square metre and large format porcelain $46–$145. Marble, travertine and limestone cost more to buy and to lay, at $64–$140 for labour, and need sealing. Mosaic sheets run $69–$370, with $74–$155 to lay, so many people keep them to a shower niche or splashback.
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These are independent estimates from public cost guides, marketplaces and industry rate data, and no tradesperson can influence them, so always get a few quotes. Last reviewed October 2026. Read our full methodology →