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Most people pricing tiling in Melbourne want the floor rate first: laying standard floor tiles is $42–$94 a square metre in labour, typically $63, and large-format tiles $63–$115. The tiles are bought on top, from $21–$58 a square metre for budget ceramic up to $105–$260 for natural stone. Tiling a whole bathroom, floor and walls, is $1,575–$4,725 in labour alone. Melbourne has more apartments and townhouses than the national mix (15.6% of dwellings are flats and 16.2% semi-detached, ABS 2021 Census), and in a small room the set-up, prep and travel weigh more on each square metre.
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Melbourne tiling rates by area type
Tilers in Melbourne quote per square metre for labour, plus tile material costs separately. Here's what each area type costs in 2026:
Floor tiling (labour)
$50–$94/m²
Standard ceramic or porcelain. Includes prep, layout & grout. Tiles supplied separately.
Wall tiling (labour)
$80–$105/m²
Higher than floor — vertical work, gravity adhesive, precise cuts around fittings.
Full bathroom
$2,950–$7,900 + waterproofing
Floor + walls + waterproofing for a standard 6–8m² bathroom. Mid-range porcelain.
Kitchen splashback
$800–$1,250
2–4m² splashback supplied + installed. Subway or mosaic. Outlets cut around.
Melbourne tiling cost calculator
Pick your area + tile and get a Melbourne 2026 estimate. Includes labour, material, removal & waterproofing where relevant.
Estimated tiling cost in Melbourne
$3,200–$8,500
Bathroom — full (floor + walls), 20m², porcelain tiles, waterproofing included.
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Detailed Pricing — Tiling Cost in Melbourne 2026
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floor tiling — standard (labour) | $42/sqm | $63 | $94 |
| Floor tiling — large format (labour) | $63/sqm | $89 | $115 |
| Wall tiling — standard (labour) | $42/sqm | $63 | $105 |
| Mosaic / feature tiling (labour) | $84/sqm | $125 | $180 |
| Full bathroom tiling, floor + walls (labour) | $1,575total | $3,150 | $4,725 |
| Outdoor / patio tiling (labour) | $52/sqm | $79 | $115 |
| Tile removal (existing) | $21/sqm | $37 | $58 |
| Waterproofing (wet areas) | $37/sqm | $58 | $84 |
| Floor levelling / prep | $16/sqm | $32 | $52 |
| Tile supply — budget ceramic | $21/sqm | $37 | $58 |
| Tile supply — mid-range porcelain | $52/sqm | $74 | $125 |
| Tile supply — premium natural stone | $105/sqm | $160 | $260 |
| Tiler (hourly rate) | $52/hr | $74 | $105 |
| Tiler day rate | $525per day | $660 | $840 |
| Tile supply — large format porcelain (600×1200 and larger) | $52/sqm | $89 | $170 |
| Tile supply — outdoor / non-slip porcelain (P4–P5, R11+) | $42/sqm | $68 | $125 |
| Tile supply — mosaic sheets | $79/sqm | $160 | $420 |
| Tile supply — subway / splashback ceramic (75×300, 100×300) | $32/sqm | $52 | $105 |
| Natural stone tiling — marble, travertine, limestone (labour) | $74/sqm | $105 | $160 |
| Bathroom tiling, floor + walls (supply + install, standard bathroom, excl. waterproofing) | $2,950total | $5,250 | $7,900 |
| Kitchen splashback tiling (supply + install) | $420total | $840 | $1,250 |
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Cost to tile a floor in Melbourne (2026): labour per m², tiles and prep
Tiling a floor in Melbourne costs $42–$94 per square metre in labour, with $63/m² typical for standard tiles, plus the tiles themselves at $21–$260/m² depending on what you choose. Large-format tiles (600 × 600 and up) cost more to lay, $63–$115/m², because each tile has to be levelled and the cuts are bigger.
| Job | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floor tiling — standard (labour) | $42/m² | $63 | $94 |
| Floor tiling — large format (labour) | $63/m² | $89 | $115 |
| Tile supply — budget ceramic | $21/m² | $37 | $58 |
| Tile supply — mid-range porcelain | $52/m² | $74 | $125 |
| Tile supply — premium natural stone | $105/m² | $160 | $260 |
| Floor levelling / prep | $16/m² | $32 | $52 |
| Tile removal (existing) | $21/m² | $37 | $58 |
Tile flooring cost, all in: add the labour line to the tile line. Budget ceramic on a standard lay is $42/m² labour plus $21/m² tiles at the low end; mid-range porcelain in large format is $89/m² labour plus $84/m² tiles at typical rates. Removing old tiles ($21–$58/m²) and levelling the slab ($16–$52/m²) come before any of it.
What moves a floor tiling quote in Melbourne:
- 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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne
Floor rate against wall rate
Laying floor tiles in Melbourne is $42–$94 a square metre, and walls run a little higher at $42–$105, because each wall tile has to hold while the adhesive grabs and be cut around taps, niches and windows. A kitchen splashback, supplied and laid, is $420–$1,250 for the whole job, with subway tiles from $32 a square metre.
Large format, mosaic and stone
Porcelain slabs of 600 × 1200 mm and up cost more to lay ($63–$115) because the floor has to be flat and each tile is heavy and easy to crack. Mosaic and feature work is the slowest at $84–$180, and laying marble, travertine or limestone is $74–$160 in labour, with sealing on top.
Cold winters and the subfloor
Melbourne is in NCC climate zone 6, and July averages a top of 13.5 °C and a low of 6.0 °C (BOM averages). Adhesive and grout cure more slowly in the cold, so a winter job needs more time between stages. Older homes with timber floors need a stiff sheeted base before tiling; levelling and prep cost $16–$52 a square metre, and lifting old tiles $21–$58.
Waterproofing wet areas
The National Construction Code requires shower areas and bathroom floors to be waterproofed or made water-resistant before they are tiled. In our Melbourne table the membrane is $37–$84 a square metre, and it is not part of the supply-and-install bathroom price of $2,950–$7,900. Make sure it appears on the quote and that you get a certificate once it is done.
Registration and standards in Victoria
In Victoria a tradesperson must normally be registered with the Building and Plumbing Commission for any job worth more than $10,000. Work involving only wall and floor tiling is exempt, however big the job. Bundle tiling with other trades in a renovation over $10,000 and registration applies. Consumer Affairs Victoria notes that Australian standards cover tiling, so ask whether the tiler works to them and holds a qualification.
Outdoor and non-slip tiles
Melbourne's rain is spread through the year, with October the wettest month at 66 mm (BOM averages), so outdoor tiles have to grip when wet. Non-slip porcelain rated P4 to P5 or R11 and above is $42–$125 a square metre, and laying a patio is $52–$115 in labour, with a fall built in so water runs off.
Hourly or day rate for small jobs
Replacing a few cracked tiles or regrouting a shower rarely suits a square-metre price. Tilers charge $52–$105 an hour or $525–$840 a day for that kind of work. With 20.4% of Melbourne homes having two bedrooms and 5.8% one bedroom (ABS 2021 Census), many bathrooms and laundries are small enough that a day rate is the simplest way to price them.
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Melbourne Tiling Costs by Project
Bathroom floor and walls — $2,950–$7,900 for the tiles and labour, plus waterproofing at $37–$84 a square metre. Most common tiling job. Includes waterproofing, floor and wall tiles. Underfloor heating is increasingly popular in Melbourne — it costs extra but makes a huge difference in winter.
Kitchen splashback — $420–$1,250. Subway tiles dominate in Melbourne kitchens. Feature tiles and stone mosaics add visual impact at higher cost.
Living area floor tiling — $63–$115 a square metre to lay large-format tiles, plus the tiles ($52–$170). Large-format porcelain tiles create a seamless modern look. Underfloor heating underneath is worth the investment in Melbourne's cool climate.
Outdoor area / patio — $52–$115 a square metre for labour, plus $42–$125 for non-slip tiles. Must use frost-rated, slip-resistant tiles. Melbourne's freeze-thaw cycles destroy non-rated tiles within 1–2 winters. Porcelain pavers are the safest choice.
Pool surround — priced like outdoor tiling (above). Slip resistance is mandatory. Salt-rated porcelain or natural stone performs best around saltwater pools.
Frequently Asked Questions — Tiling Cost in Melbourne
Our Methodology
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 →
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