How much does it cost to tile a bathroom in Melbourne?
About $3,650–$5,080 to tile a standard 1.8 × 2.4 m bathroom floor and full-height walls in Melbourne in 2026, including mid-range tiles and new waterproofing. Tiling labour runs about $80–$120/m² for floors and $90–$140/m² for walls.
Price per square metre
| Item | Melbourne 2026 guide |
|---|---|
| Floor tiling labour (incl. adhesive and grout) | $80–$120 per m² |
| Wall tiling labour | $90–$140 per m² |
| Mid-range floor tiles (supply) | about $45 per m² |
| Mid-range wall tiles (supply) | about $38 per m² |
| Waterproofing a bathroom (renovation) | $650–$990 |
| Removing old tiles | $20–$50 per m² |
What a whole bathroom costs to tile
Floor plus walls tiled to 2.4 m, one standard door taken out, 10% extra tiles for cuts, mid-range tiles and new waterproofing. Demolition, plumbing, fixtures and screens are not included.
| Room | Floor | Walls | Tiling cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small ensuite (1.5×2.0 m) | 3.0 m² | 15.1 m² | $3,030–$4,250 |
| Standard bathroom (1.8×2.4 m) | 4.3 m² | 18.5 m² | $3,650–$5,080 |
| Family bathroom (2.4×2.7 m) | 6.5 m² | 22.8 m² | $4,500–$6,230 |
| Large bathroom (3.0×3.0 m) | 9.0 m² | 27.1 m² | $5,390–$7,450 |
When it is a full renovation, not just tiling
Once the room is stripped back, the shower, vanity, toilet, plumbing and electrical are redone too. TileMyRoom's renovation estimate uses about $17,900–$22,870 for a standard 1.8 × 2.4 m bathroom, and roughly $19,650–$25,110 for a 2.4 × 2.7 m family bathroom.
What pushes the price up
- Large-format tiles (600 × 1200 and up) need a flatter wall and two people to lay.
- Herringbone, diagonal or mosaic layouts take longer and waste 15% or more.
- Niches, mitred corners and feature walls are priced as extras by most tilers.
- Uneven floors in older Melbourne homes often need screeding before the membrane goes down.
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How much does it cost to tile a bathroom in Melbourne?
About $3,650–$5,080 for a standard 1.8 × 2.4 m bathroom with floor and full-height walls, including mid-range tiles and waterproofing. Labour is about $80–$120 per m² for floors and $90–$140 per m² for walls.
What is the tiling labour rate per m² in Melbourne?
Most Melbourne tilers charge about $80–$120 per m² for floors and $90–$140 per m² for walls in 2026, including adhesive and grout. Large-format, mosaic and herringbone work costs more.
Does the tiling price include waterproofing?
Usually not. Waterproofing a bathroom during a renovation is about $650–$990 and is often done by a separate waterproofer before the tiler starts.
How much does a full bathroom renovation cost in Melbourne?
About $17,900–$22,870 for a standard 1.8 × 2.4 m bathroom, covering demolition, waterproofing, tiling, fixtures and trades.
Is it cheaper to tile only the wet areas?
Yes. Tiling the floor and the shower walls only, with painted walls elsewhere, can cut the wall tiling area roughly in half, which takes a large share off the labour cost.
Related guides
Sources
- Alistar Tiling Melbourne – bathroom tiling cost 2026
- whatsthedamage.com.au – tiling cost Melbourne
- VDW – waterproofing cost Melbourne 2026
These are guide prices for planning, not a quote. Quantities and costs depend on the room, the products you choose and what is found once work starts. Confirm waterproofing, falls and permits against the National Construction Code, Australian Standards and your council with a licensed tradesperson or building practitioner before you buy or build.