Tiling in Kowloon City Centre
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Typical price: HK$1,850–HK$64,400
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Tiling prices in Kowloon City Centre
| Job size | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen backsplash Tile a standard backsplash, tiles excluded | HK$1,850 | HK$3,200 | HK$5,500 |
| Bathroom floor retile Hack and retile a bathroom floor with waterproofing | HK$7,350 | HK$13,800 | HK$23,000 |
| Full bathroom retile Hack, waterproof, flood test and retile floor plus walls | HK$27,600 | HK$41,400 | HK$64,400 |
How to hire a tiling pro in Hong Kong
- Tiling falls under 泥水 (wet trades) in HK renovation quotes — confirm the master's tiling portfolio specifically
- Register works with building management; hacking tiles is restricted to permitted hours
- Confirm waterproofing redo and a flood test for bathroom floors
- Get quotes per sq ft with hacking, disposal and screed itemized
- Licensed disposal of construction waste is required — confirm it's in the price
- Check platform reviews (HKDecoman, Toby)
Bathroom re-tiling in Hong Kong flats is non-structural and outside Buildings Department approval, but building management imposes registration, deposits and hacking-hours rules. Waterproofing failures cause inter-flat seepage disputes handled by the FEHD/BD Joint Office, so a flood test before tiling is standard good practice.
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Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
Can you tile over existing tiles?
Sometimes — if the old tiles are solidly bonded and the extra height works at doors and fittings, tiling over is legitimate and avoids messy removal. It fails when old tiles are drummy (hollow-sounding) or the wall can't take the weight. A good tiler taps and checks before promising either way.
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.
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.
What does retiling cost in Hong Kong?
Tiling labour runs roughly HK$40-90 per sq ft depending on format, with a full bathroom hack-and-retile including waterproofing commonly HK$30,000-60,000 in a typical flat. Quotes are per sq ft — always get the measured area in writing.
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