Cost guide
Wall tiling prices in the UK
Tiling a wall costs £20 to £40 per m² in labour on MyJobQuote's bathroom tiling guide (September 2026), and Checkatrade's tiling cost guide (June 2026) gives about £50 per m² as an average for tiling labour. With tiles included, Checkatrade's all-in average is about £110 per m². Checkatrade puts output at 10 to 15 m² of wall a day; MyJobQuote's wall guide works on about 5 m² a day.
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Typical prices
Ranges, not quotes. A price depends on the job.
| Work | Typical UK price |
|---|---|
| Labour per m², MyJobQuote bathroom guide | £20 to £40 |
| Labour per m², Checkatrade average | about £50 |
| All in per m², Checkatrade average | about £110 |
| Wall tiles laid in a day, Checkatrade | 10 to 15 m² |
| Wall tiles laid in a day, MyJobQuote wall guide | about 5 m² |
| Tiler day rate, both guides | £150 to £350 |
Cost guide figures from MyJobQuote and Checkatrade, checked 2 October 2026; not prices from tilers on this site. The state of the wall is the variable a guide cannot see, so get quotes after a tiler has looked at it.
What moves the price
- The wall. Stripping old tiles, filling hollows or lining a poor wall with backer board all come before tiling and are priced on top.
- Weight and size. Heavy porcelain and stone need a background that can carry them and take longer to hang than light ceramic.
- Cuts and corners. Windows, pipes, sockets and outside corners add time; a plain wall with few cuts is the quickest work there is.
- Edge finish. Mitred corners take longer than plastic or metal trims.
- Region. MyJobQuote's wall tiling guide puts London labour £50 to £100 a day above the north.
Who quotes for it
127 of the 127 tilers listed on this site take on wall tiling.
Where they are: Bristol (13), Leeds (10), York (10), Glasgow (8), Dundee (7).
Questions about wall tiling
How long should plaster dry before tiling?
Fresh gypsum plaster has to be fully dry before tiling, which can take several weeks depending on thickness and conditions, and it usually needs priming. Ask the tiler to check it before they start.
How much does a tiler charge per m² for walls?
MyJobQuote's 2026 bathroom tiling guide gives £20 to £40 per m² labour; Checkatrade's tiling guide gives about £50 per m² as an average for tiling labour, and about £110 per m² with tiles and materials.