Floor Tiling Costs
Our national prices split floor tiling into two parts: the tiler’s labour per square metre, and the tiles themselves. What’s The Damage’s November 2026 re-verification across 90+ sources puts labour for standard floor tiles at $40–$90 per m² nationally, $60 typical, and large format tiles at $60–$110. Budget ceramic tiles are $20–$55 per m². Lifting old tiles and levelling the floor are extra lines, all priced below, with a 20 m² floor added up.
Floor tiling labour cost per m²
Every row is a national labour price, GST included, with the tiles bought separately. Larger tiles and natural stone cost more per square metre to lay. A small job may be charged by time instead of by area.
| Labour | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard floor tiles (per m²) | $40 | $60 | $90 |
| Large format floor tiles (per m²) | $60 | $85 | $110 |
| Natural stone: marble, travertine, limestone (per m²) | $70 | $100 | $150 |
| Outdoor or patio tiles (per m²) | $50 | $75 | $110 |
| Tiler day rate (per day) | $500 | $630 | $800 |
| Tiler hourly rate (per hour) | $50 | $70 | $100 |
National prices, November 2026. City prices differ: tap your city below for the local guide.
Tile prices per m²
The tiles are a separate line from the labour. These are national supply prices per square metre.
| Tile supply, per m² | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget ceramic | $20 | $35 | $55 |
| Mid-range porcelain | $50 | $70 | $120 |
| Large format porcelain (600×1200 and larger) | $50 | $85 | $160 |
| Outdoor / non-slip porcelain (P4–P5, R11+) | $40 | $65 | $120 |
| Premium natural stone | $100 | $150 | $250 |
Tile removal and floor levelling cost
Lifting the old tiles first is $20–$55 per m², $35 typical. Levelling and preparing the floor so the new tiles sit flat is $15–$50 per m², $30 typical. In a bathroom, laundry or other wet area, waterproofing is $35–$80 per m².
| Job | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tile removal, existing tiles (per m²) | $20 | $35 | $55 |
| Floor levelling and preparation (per m²) | $15 | $30 | $50 |
| Waterproofing, wet areas (per m²) | $35 | $55 | $80 |
What a 20 m² floor costs to tile
A 20 m² floor worked through line by line: the old tiles lifted, the floor levelled, then mid-range porcelain laid at the standard labour rate. Each line is 20 times the national per-m² row above.
| 20 m² floor | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lift and remove old tiles (20 m²) | $400 | $700 | $1,100 |
| Level and prepare the floor (20 m²) | $300 | $600 | $1,000 |
| Mid-range porcelain tiles (20 m²) | $1,000 | $1,400 | $2,400 |
| Tiler’s labour, standard floor tiles (20 m²) | $800 | $1,200 | $1,800 |
| Total, 20 m² floor | $2,500 | $3,900 | $6,300 |
A floor with no old tiles to lift, or one that is already level, leaves those lines off. Adhesive, grout and spare tiles for cuts are not priced here.
Floor tiling cost by city
Prices differ by city. Our Melbourne floor tiling cost guide prices a floor in Melbourne, and each city’s tiling cost guide is linked below.
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Tiling cost in your city
Verified November 2026 ranges — tap your city for the full local guide.
Frequently asked questions
How much does floor tiling cost per m²?
Nationally, labour for standard floor tiles is $40–$90 per m² ($60 typical) and for large format tiles $60–$110. The tiles are extra: $20–$55 per m² for budget ceramic and $50–$120 for mid-range porcelain.
How much does it cost to tile a 20 m² floor?
Lifting the old tiles, levelling the floor, mid-range porcelain and standard labour add up to $2,500–$6,300 for 20 m², $3,900 typical, using the national per-m² rows.
How much does tile removal cost?
Lifting and removing existing tiles is $20–$55 per m², $35 typical, nationally.
How much does floor levelling cost before tiling?
Levelling and preparing a floor for tiles is $15–$50 per m², $30 typical, nationally.
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