Tiler

Tiler: what it costs in Australia and how to hire one

Updated 31 October 2026

A tiler in Australia usually charges between A$40 and A$120 per square metre for labour, or A$45 to A$120 per hour. A floor with the tiles, adhesive and grout included costs roughly A$90 to A$250 per m². For a price for your own room, describe the job on BlaBlaPrice and compare offers from local tilers.

Licences: when the law requires one

Licence rules depend on the state and on the value of the work. In New South Wales a contractor licence is needed for building or trade work worth more than A$5,000 in labour. In Queensland a separate wall and floor tiling licence is needed for work worth more than A$3,300. In Victoria the threshold for unlicensed work is typically around A$10,000, and in Tasmania it is A$5,000 including GST in labour and materials. Before you agree a price, ask the tiler which licence applies to your job and for the licence number.

The season for tiling work

Summer runs from December to February and winter from June to August, so October is spring, a mild time to book. Most tiling is indoors, so the weather changes the schedule less than the price. A bathroom or kitchen booked now can be finished well before the December to February heat. A patio or outdoor area is better tiled in spring, before the summer heat makes the surface hard to work on at midday.

How tilers quote and what sizes to give

Tilers usually quote per square metre for floors and walls, and per hour for small repairs. Measure the room in square metres and give the tile size, because large-format tiles of 800×800 mm and up cost more to lay. According to sellers' websites in October 2026, large-format tiles alone cost roughly A$70 to A$110 per m². The city-level labour figures we found are for Brisbane, and rates in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide can differ, so compare offers in your own city.

What to write in your request

Say what the work is (floor, wall, bathroom or splashback), the area in square metres, the tile size, and whether you will supply the tiles. Add your city and suburb, when you want the work done, and your budget. Tell the tiler whether you want a contractor or an employee, and ask about their work experience and the tools they bring. A photo of the room helps the tiler understand the job before quoting.

You can get offers for tiling work through BlaBlaPrice. Describe the room and the tiles in your own words in the chat, and add a photo if you have one. BlaBlaPrice's AI asks for any missing details, looks through local sellers' websites and price lists, and shows the prices and businesses it finds. Tilers registered on BlaBlaPrice receive your request and reply in the chat with their own price and terms, while your contacts stay hidden until you decide to share them. Create a request or read how BlaBlaPrice works.