Tiling Services in Adelaide
Beyond bathrooms, tilers handle floors, kitchen splashbacks, laundries, open-plan living areas, outdoor entertaining spaces, and commercial fit-outs. This page covers general tiling costs per square metre, the porcelain-versus-ceramic decision, and what to look for when hiring a tiler in Adelaide.
Tiling costs per square metre
Wall tiling labour runs $50–$80 per sqm; floor tiling is $50–$90 per sqm, depending on tile size and layout complexity (large-format and patterned layouts cost more). Tiles are supplied separately. Always get a written quote that separates labour from materials.
Porcelain vs ceramic for Adelaide
Porcelain is denser, harder, and less porous — the better choice for floors, wet areas, and high-traffic zones. Ceramic is softer, cheaper, and easier to cut — fine for walls and low-traffic areas. For Adelaide floors and outdoor areas, porcelain is the safer, longer-lasting option.
Outdoor and commercial tiling
Outdoor tiling needs slip-rated, frost-tolerant tiles and proper drainage falls. Commercial tiling (shops, hospitality) has higher durability and slip-compliance demands. Both are specialist jobs — confirm the tiler has relevant experience.
Top-rated tiling specialists in Adelaide
Independent businesses servicing the Adelaide metro area, ranked by customer rating. Not TradieSA members — listed for reference. Claim your listing if this is your business.
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