Tile Cost Guide UK
Typical Prices (June 2026)
- Budget ceramic: £10-18 per m²
- Mid-range porcelain: £20-40 per m²
- Premium porcelain: £45-80 per m²
- Natural stone: £40-120 per m²
- Small bathroom (8 m² floor): £80-640 tiles only
Ceramic Tile Prices
| Type | Price per m² | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Budget wall tiles (200×250mm) | £10-15 | B&Q, Wickes, Homebase |
| Mid-range ceramic floor | £18-25 | Topps Tiles, CTD |
| Metro tiles (white/coloured) | £20-35 | Topps, Tile Giant |
| Handmade/artisan ceramic | £50-100 | Specialist suppliers |
Porcelain Tile Prices
| Type | Price per m² | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Budget 300×300mm | £18-25 | Plain colours, basic finish |
| Wood-effect planks | £25-45 | Popular, realistic grain |
| Large format 600×600mm | £30-50 | Minimal grout lines |
| Marble-effect porcelain | £40-70 | Looks like real marble |
| Outdoor anti-slip | £35-55 | Frost-resistant |
Natural Stone Prices
- Slate: £30-55 per m² (riven or honed finish)
- Travertine: £40-70 per m² (filled or unfilled)
- Limestone: £45-80 per m²
- Marble: £60-150 per m² (Carrara £60-80, Calacatta £100-150)
- Granite: £50-90 per m²
Stone tiles need sealer (£15-25 per litre, covers ~10 m²).
Room Cost Examples
Small Bathroom Floor (6 m²)
- Budget ceramic 300×300mm: £12/m² × 6.6 m² (with wastage) = £79
- Mid porcelain 450×450mm: £30/m² × 6.6 m² = £198
- Premium marble-effect: £55/m² × 6.6 m² = £363
Kitchen Floor (12 m²)
- Budget porcelain: £22/m² × 13.2 m² = £290
- Wood-effect planks: £38/m² × 13.2 m² = £502
- Natural slate: £48/m² × 13.2 m² = £634
Bathroom Walls (15 m²)
- Budget white metro: £18/m² × 16.5 m² = £297
- Mid-range ceramic: £28/m² × 16.5 m² = £462
- Marble tiles: £85/m² × 16.5 m² = £1,403
Additional Costs
Adhesive
- Wall tile adhesive: £8-15 per 20kg (covers 4-5 m²)
- Floor tile adhesive: £12-20 per 20kg (covers 3-4 m²)
Grout
- Standard grout: £5-8 per 5kg (covers ~5 m² with 3mm joints)
- Flexible grout (wetrooms): £12-18 per 5kg
- Epoxy grout (waterproof, stain-proof): £25-40 per 5kg
Trims and Edging
- Plastic tile trim (2.5m length): £3-6
- Metal tile trim (chrome/brass): £8-15 per 2.5m
Professional Fitting
If not DIY, labour adds significantly:
- Wall tiling: £25-40 per m²
- Floor tiling: £30-50 per m²
Small bathroom (8 m² floor + 15 m² walls) = 23 m² tiling at £35/m² = £805 labour.
Where to Buy Tiles
Budget
- B&Q, Wickes, Homebase: £10-30/m², frequent sales
- Tile clearance warehouses: End-of-line bargains, check stock levels
Mid-Range
- Topps Tiles: £20-60/m², good range, price-match policy
- CTD Tiles: Trade prices (open to public), £18-50/m²
- Tile Giant: Similar to Topps, nationwide
Premium
- Fired Earth: £45-120/m², designer ranges
- Ca' Pietra: Natural stone specialists, £50-140/m²
- Bert & May: Encaustic and artisan tiles, £60-180/m²
Money-Saving Tips
- Buy during sales (January, summer)
- Sample tiles first (£1-3 each) before committing to full order
- Check clearance sections for discontinued lines (same quality, 30-50% off)
- Large format tiles cost more per m² but save on labour (fewer to lay)
- Feature wall in premium tiles, rest in budget tiles
Calculate quantity: Use our tile calculator to work out m² needed, then multiply by your chosen price per m².