How much does tiling cost in Toowoomba?

Standard floor tiling labour is published at $40 to $90 per sqm for Brisbane metro, wall tiling at $40 to $100 per sqm, and a full bathroom floor and walls at $1,500 to $4,500 in labour alone. Tiles, waterproofing, removal of old tiles and floor preparation are usually extra. Toowoomba Tilers does not set prices or carry out work: each figure on your quote comes from the independent tiler who would do the job.

Where do these figures come from?

When this page was checked, no published tiling cost guide gave figures for Toowoomba itself, so it uses the Brisbane metro ranges from an independent Australian cost guide, checked on 24 October 2026 and stated to include GST. Brisbane is the nearest city with a published set. Toowoomba quotes can come in above or below these ranges depending on travel, how busy local tilers are and the job itself. Use them to sense check a quote, not as a promise of what yours will be.

Published ranges by job

Job	Published range
Floor tiling, standard tiles, labour	$40 to $90 per sqm
Floor tiling, large format tiles, labour	$60 to $110 per sqm
Wall tiling, standard tiles, labour	$40 to $100 per sqm
Mosaic or feature tiling, labour	$80 to $170 per sqm
Natural stone tiling, labour	$70 to $150 per sqm
Outdoor or patio tiling, labour	$50 to $110 per sqm
Wet area waterproofing	$35 to $80 per sqm
Removing existing tiles	$20 to $55 per sqm
Floor levelling and preparation	$15 to $50 per sqm
Bathroom floor and walls, labour only	$1,500 to $4,500
Bathroom floor and walls, tiles supplied and laid, waterproofing extra	$2,800 to $7,500
Kitchen splashback, tiles supplied and laid	$400 to $1,200
Tiler hourly rate	$50 to $100 per hour

Tile supply is a separate cost and varies a long way between a basic glazed ceramic and imported stone. Ask the tiler or the tile shop for a supply price per square metre, and allow extra for cuts and breakages.

What drives the price up or down?

1. Area. Most labour is priced per square metre, but small jobs carry a minimum charge because setup, travel and cleanup take the same time.
2. Tile size and type. Large format tiles need a flatter base and often two people to place. Mosaics and patterned layouts take longer to set out and grout. Stone needs sealing.
3. The base. A flat slab is quickest. Cracked slabs, uneven floors and timber floors need preparation, which can cost as much as the tiling.
4. Removal. Stripping old tiles, screed and sheeting is slow, noisy work, and the rubbish has to go somewhere.
5. Waterproofing. Any shower, bathroom floor or laundry gets a membrane, priced per square metre and sometimes by a separate trade.
6. Layout and cuts. Niches, windows, steps, angled walls and herringbone patterns add hours.
7. Access. Upstairs bathrooms, high set houses with long carries, and steep sites on the escarpment side of town add time.
8. Other trades. Plumbers, electricians and carpenters are often needed in a renovation and are priced separately.

Why do small jobs cost more per square metre?

A tiler loses most of a day to a small job whatever its size: loading the van, driving out, protecting the room, mixing adhesive, waiting for it to set before grouting, then coming back or waiting around. Two square metres of splashback can take nearly as long to organise as ten square metres of floor. That is why small repairs are often charged by the hour, at $50 to $100 per hour in the published ranges, or as a set minimum. Grouping small jobs into one visit is the simplest way to bring the cost per square metre down.

When does a tiler need to see the job?

A photo and measurements are enough for a rough figure on a simple floor. A site visit is normally needed before a firm price when old tiles are coming off, when there is a leak, when the floor is timber, or when the job is part of a larger renovation. Expect the written quote after that visit, not before it.

What is usually included, and what is not?

A tiling quote commonly includes:

• Adhesive, grout and standard trims.
• Set out, fixing, grouting and a basic clean at the end.
• Sealant at corners and changes of plane.

Items that are often left out unless written in:

• Tile supply.
• Removal of old tiles and rubbish disposal.
• Waterproofing, screeds and floor levelling.
• Asbestos testing or removal in a house built before 1990.
• Plumbing, electrical work and replacing wall sheets.
• Skirting, door trimming and moving furniture.

If an item is not in the written quote, assume it is not in the price.

How should you compare two quotes?

Line the quotes up item by item rather than comparing the totals. Check that both cover the same square metres, the same tile size, the same waterproofing and the same removal work. A cheaper quote that leaves out the membrane, or assumes the tiles go over an old floor, is not cheaper once the missing work is added.

Ask each tiler for their QBCC licence number and check it on the QBCC find a licensed contractor page. For work valued over 3,300 dollars, a licence is required and the Queensland Home Warranty Scheme premium should be part of the price, because tiling over that value is listed by the QBCC as insurable work.

What deposit is normal in Queensland?

The QBCC’s guide to deposits and progress payments sets these limits:

• Projects up to 3,300 dollars: a deposit of no more than 20 per cent.
• Projects from 3,301 to 19,999 dollars: no more than 10 per cent.
• Projects of 20,000 dollars or more: no more than 5 per cent.

Progress payments after the deposit should match the work actually completed.

Red flags in a tiling quote

• A single figure with no breakdown of area, tiles or waterproofing.
• A deposit above the QBCC limits, or a request for most of the money before work starts.
• No licence number on a job over the licence threshold.
• A promise to tile straight over a leaking shower or old shower tiles.
• No mention of movement joints on a large floor or outdoor area.
• Pressure to sign on the day, or a discount that only applies if you pay cash.

Prices for specific jobs

Each service page explains what goes into that job:

• Bathroom tiling, including full strips and retiles.
• Floor tiling for living areas, kitchens and laundries.
• Kitchen splashbacks and feature walls.
• Shower and wet area waterproofing.
• Outdoor, patio and pool tiling.

Next step

Measure the area, decide who is supplying the tiles, and ask for written tiling quotes through the form. A good brief gets you quotes you can compare line by line.

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