Tiler

Tiler: pay, tile installation costs and what to specify in Canada

Updated 4 November 2026

Tile installation in Canada typically costs about CA$7 to CA$15 per square foot including materials and labour, and in Toronto and the GTA a tiling renovation is quoted at CA$20 to CA$40 per square foot installed. The average hourly pay for a tiler in Canada is about C$20 in 2026. For a quote for your own floor or wall, describe the room on BlaBlaPrice and compare offers from local tilers.

Licences and what to ask for

Licence rules depend on the province and the city. In Ontario, a contractor licence needs checking in every municipality where you work, and the fees are roughly CA$200 to over CA$2,000 per municipality. In Quebec, the RBQ licence requires an application with fees and qualification exams. Calgary has its own contractor business licence with fees and permits. Ask the tiler which licence they hold and for proof of insurance before the work starts.

Season and the weather

Winter in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Calgary and Vancouver runs from December to February. Indoor jobs such as bathrooms, kitchens and basements go on through the cold months, but exterior steps, patios and balconies usually wait for milder weather, because mortar and adhesive need temperatures above freezing. November is a good time to book before the winter pause and before the holidays.

How tiling is priced here

Tile work is quoted per square foot, and Canadian quotes usually use square feet, so measure the area in square feet or give the length and width in metres. Ask whether the price includes the tile, levelling, waterproofing and removal of the old floor, and whether the tile is supplied by you or by the tiler.

What to write in your request

Say what needs tiling (floor, wall, shower or backsplash), the room size, the tile type and size, whether the work takes one day or several, and the city. Add your schedule, whether you need an employee or a tiler on a per-job basis, your budget in CA$, and whether the tiler should bring their own tools.

Post the job on BlaBlaPrice in one message. It is free for buyers: the AI reads your request, asks for missing details, looks through sellers' websites and price lists across Canada, and shows the prices and businesses it found. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their own price, terms and start date, and your contacts stay hidden until you choose to share them. For related trades see construction and finishing works and plasterer.