How much does a tiling cost in Brisbane?
Most tiling jobs in Brisbane cost $35–$100/sqm
labour only, depending on tile type
Standard floor tiling in Brisbane costs $35–$90/sqm for labour. Wall tiling is $40–$100/sqm. A full bathroom (floor + walls) runs $600–$1,600 in labour alone. Tile supply is separate.
+3.0%
Tiling costs in Brisbane have risen this quarter, driven by strong construction activity and trade shortages.
Q1 2026 vs Q4 2025
Average Tiling Cost in Brisbane
$126
per hour for standard residential work
Call-Out Fee
$63–$158
Emergency Rate
$263–$735
Common Job
$158–$420
Tiling in Brisbane costs $35–$90/sqm for standard floor tiling (labour only), $40–$100/sqm for wall tiling, and $60–$120/sqm for mosaic or feature work. A full bathroom tiling job runs $600–$1,600 in labour. Tile supply is additional — budget $20–$250/sqm depending on the material.
Detailed Pricing — Brisbane 2026
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floor tiling — standard (labour) | $35/sqm | $55 | $90 |
| Floor tiling — large format (labour) | $45/sqm | $70 | $100 |
| Wall tiling — standard (labour) | $40/sqm | $60 | $100 |
| Mosaic / feature tiling (labour) | $60/sqm | $85 | $120 |
| Bathroom floor + walls (labour, avg 10sqm) | $600total | $1,000 | $1,600 |
| Outdoor / patio tiling (labour) | $40/sqm | $60 | $90 |
| Tile removal (existing) | $20/sqm | $35 | $55 |
| Waterproofing (wet areas) | $35/sqm | $55 | $80 |
| Floor levelling / prep | $15/sqm | $30 | $50 |
| Tile supply — budget ceramic | $20/sqm | $35 | $55 |
| Tile supply — mid-range porcelain | $50/sqm | $80 | $120 |
| Tile supply — premium natural stone | $100/sqm | $150 | $250 |
Prices verified February 2026 · Cross-referenced against 90+ Australian trade pricing sources · See methodology
Prices include GST. Based on Brisbane metro area, Feb 2026. Outer suburbs may vary.