The short answer
Airtasker's guides put floor tile installation at $44 to $101 per square metre and a bathroom retile at $50 to $230 per square metre. A whole small bathroom is shown at $5,000 to $15,000. Use the ranges to sense check a quote, because prep and materials change the price a lot.
These are Airtasker marketplace estimates from pages updated in March 2025 and June 2024. They are not quotes and prices change.
What moves the price of tiling
Tile jobs vary because the work around the tile varies. When you compare quotes, check that each one covers the same list:
- removing old tiles and preparing the surface
- the size and type of tile, since large format and patterned tiles take more care to lay
- waterproofing in wet areas, and who is responsible for it
- whether the tiles are included in the price or supplied by you
- grout, adhesive and trims
- access, such as stairs, upper floors and tight rooms
Who does the waterproofing?
Ask each tiler to say in writing who does the waterproofing and who certifies it. If another trade does it, ask who coordinates the timing, because a delay there delays the tiling.
Rules about wet area work differ between states, so check your state regulator before you sign.
How to compare two tiling quotes
Ask both tilers to price the same tile, the same layout and the same prep. A quote that is much lower often leaves something out, such as removal, waterproofing or tiles.
Our guide on comparing tradie quotes has a simple side by side method.
Price ranges
Ranges, not quotes. Use them to judge whether a quote is in the right area.
| Job | Low | High | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floor tile installation | $44 | $101 per m² | 11 November 2026 |
| Retiling a bathroom | $50 | $230 per m² | 11 November 2026 |
| Small bathroom, labour and materials | $5,000 | $15,000 | 11 November 2026 |
| Medium bathroom, labour and materials | $15,000 | $30,000 | 11 November 2026 |
| Tiler hourly rate | $45 | $85 per hour | 11 November 2026 |
Source: Airtasker, floor tiling (updated 17 March 2025) and bathroom tiling (updated 3 June 2024). Checked by us on 11 November 2026.
Common questions
How much does it cost to tile a floor per square metre?
Airtasker's guide gives $44 to $101 per square metre for installation, with an average of $72. Tiles and prep change the final price.
How much does it cost to retile a bathroom?
Airtasker shows $50 to $230 per square metre. For whole rooms it shows $5,000 to $15,000 for a small bathroom and $15,000 to $30,000 for a medium one.
How much do tilers charge per hour?
Airtasker says a typical tiler charges around $45 to $85 per hour.
Sources
- Airtasker: tile flooring cost, checked 11 November 2026
- Airtasker: bathroom tiling cost, checked 11 November 2026