Tiling in Gold Coast
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Typical price: A$300–A$10,000
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Tiling prices in Gold Coast
| Job size | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen splashback Tile a standard splashback (~3 m²), tiles excluded | A$300 | A$500 | A$900 |
| Bathroom floor Prep and tile an average bathroom floor | A$600 | A$1,000 | A$1,800 |
| Full bathroom retile Strip, waterproof (certified) and retile floor plus walls | A$3,500 | A$6,000 | A$10,000 |
How to hire a tiling pro in Australia
- Check licensing: QLD requires QBCC licensing for tiling over $3,300; NSW requires a licence for residential work over $5,000; waterproofing is separately licensed in most states
- Confirm waterproofing to AS 3740 with a compliance certificate for wet areas
- Ask for public liability insurance and an ABN invoice
- Get the quote per m² with substrate prep, trims and silicone included
- Confirm falls to floor wastes in showers are in scope
- Check reviews on hipages with wet-room photos
Wet-area waterproofing must comply with AS 3740 and is a licensed activity in most Australian states, with compliance certificates issued for bathroom works. Tiling itself is licensed above value thresholds (QBCC in QLD, Fair Trading in NSW).
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Frequently asked questions
Should I buy the tiles or does the tiler supply them?
Either works, but you usually choose and buy tiles yourself and the tiler supplies adhesive, grout and trims. Order 10-15% extra for cuts and breakage (more for patterns and large formats) and keep leftovers for future repairs. Have tiles on site before the tiler starts.
How do I find a good tiler in Gold Coast?
Ask tilers in Gold Coast for photos of finished wet rooms and floor-to-wall junctions — lippage (uneven tile edges), crooked grout lines and bad cuts around fittings are where cheap work shows. Good tilers also talk about substrate prep and waterproofing before they talk about tiles.
How long does tiling a bathroom take?
A full bathroom (floor plus walls) typically takes 3-5 days: prep and waterproofing first, then setting, then grouting after the adhesive cures. Add days if old tiles must come off or the substrate needs levelling. Rushing cure times is the classic cause of cracked grout later.
Why are my new tiles cracking or coming loose?
Almost always substrate or installation, not the tile: movement in the floor, missing expansion joints, adhesive coverage too thin (spot-dabbing), or tiling over a drummy layer. Cracked single tiles from impact are replaceable if you kept spares — always keep a box.
How much does it cost to remove old tiles?
Removal is priced per square metre and depends on what's underneath: tiles on board come off fast, tiles on thick sand-cement beds are slow, noisy demolition work. Budget for substrate repairs after removal — you rarely know the wall or floor condition until tiles are off.
How much does tiling cost?
Tilers price labour per square metre (or square foot), with tiles, adhesive, grout and prep on top. Small-format ceramic on a flat floor is the base rate; large-format porcelain, natural stone, mosaics, herringbone patterns and wall work all cost more per unit because they are slower and less forgiving.
What is included in a tiling quote?
Confirm five things: substrate prep (levelling, boards), waterproofing in wet areas, adhesive and grout type, cuts and trims (edge profiles), and silicone to finish. Tiles themselves are usually excluded, and removing old tiles is a separate line that can rival the laying cost.
What does tiling cost per m² in Australia?
Labour typically runs $45-90 per m² for standard formats, higher for large-format porcelain, stone and laundries with complex falls. A full bathroom retile with certified waterproofing commonly lands $4,000-8,000 before tiles.
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