Bathroom tiling
Wall and floor tiling around baths, showers and sanitaryware with preparation suited to wet areas.
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Need wall or floor tiling in Edinburgh? Describe the room, surface, tile type and approximate area once, then compare tilers who cover your part of the city.
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Enter the postcode, room type, approximate square metres and tile format. Mention uneven floors, old tiles, tanking, underfloor heating or damaged backgrounds so suitable Edinburgh tilers can judge preparation as well as the finish.
Common tiler services
What can tilers in Edinburgh help with?
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Kitchen tiling
Splashbacks, wall tiles and tiled floors around units, sockets and worktops.
Floor tiling
Ceramic, porcelain or stone flooring over a stable and properly prepared substrate.
Large-format tiles
Setting out and cutting larger porcelain or stone tiles where flatness and handling are especially important.
Regrouting & repairs
Replacing damaged tiles, renewing failed grout or sealant and repairing smaller tiled areas.
External tiling
Suitable exterior tiles and preparation for steps, patios or other areas exposed to weather and temperature changes.
How much does tiling cost?
Tile material, area, pattern and preparation have a major effect on price. Current 2026 UK guidance gives these useful benchmarks:
£400–£1,000Typical floor-tiling project
~£700Average floor-tiling guide
£500–£800Typical bathroom tiling
£150–£200/dayTypical tiler labour guide
Indicative UK guidance checked August 2026 from MyJobQuote. Edinburgh quotes vary with tile choice, removal of old finishes, levelling, boarding, waterproofing, pattern and cutting.
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Separate tile laying from surface preparation
A quote can look cheap if it assumes the wall or floor is already ready for tiles. Ask what preparation has actually been included.
- Give the approximate square metres and tile dimensions.
- Say whether old tiles or flooring need removing.
- Mention uneven, damp or damaged surfaces before quoting.
- Agree trims, grout colour, sealant, pattern and waterproofing details.
Cost sources: MyJobQuote 2026 floor tiling cost guide · MyJobQuote 2026 bathroom tiling cost guide
Edinburgh refurbishment context
Kitchen and bathroom tiling can sit inside wider Scottish building-standard and heritage requirements
A straightforward tile finish is different from a wider refurbishment. Edinburgh's Building Standards guidance says some kitchen and bathroom refits can be carried out without a building warrant when they stay within defined limits, but structural or other excluded work can require a warrant. Listed properties can add a separate consent question.
A simple refit is not the same as structural alteration
Edinburgh's Building Standards FAQs explain that kitchen or bathroom refits can fall within work that does not require a warrant where the work does not involve matters such as structural alterations, increasing floor area or changing wastewater discharge. If tiling is part of moving walls, changing drainage routes or another larger alteration, establish the compliance route before regulated work is covered up.
Trade waste from strip-out must use a lawful disposal route
Edinburgh says businesses must dispose of trade waste through a licensed waste carrier. If a tiler removes old tiles, boards, adhesive or rubble, agree who is taking it away and whether disposal is included in the quote rather than assuming it can go through household waste facilities.
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Tilers covering Edinburgh
Tilers may cover Edinburgh by postcode, tile type and job size. Example areas include:
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Large-format porcelain on a prepared wall is a different job from mosaics, cracked floors or an older bathroom that needs boarding and tanking. Clear photos help reveal preparation before quoting.
Preparation changes the quote. Ask what levelling, boarding, priming, tanking, trims, grout and waste removal are included rather than comparing only the laying price.
How it works
Describe the tiling area once, then compare Edinburgh tilers
Tile size, substrate and preparation let suitable tilers judge the job properly.
Share the area and tiles
Add the postcode, photos, dimensions, tile material and existing wall or floor finish.
Hear from interested tilers
Up to three suitable Edinburgh tilers can respond.
Compare preparation and finish
Check reviews and compare removal, levelling, waterproofing, laying, grout, trims and sealant.
Before you hire
What should you check before hiring a tiler?
Good tiling depends on preparation, layout and movement control as much as neat grout lines.
Check the substrate
Ask how the existing wall or floor will be made flat, stable and suitable for the chosen tile.
Agree wet-area preparation
For showers and other wet zones, clarify waterproofing and sealing before tiles are installed.
Confirm the visual details
Set out grout width, pattern, trims, cuts and alignment before the first tile is fixed.
Questions
Tilers in Edinburgh: common questions
Useful answers before you post the job.
How much does tiling cost in Edinburgh?
The price depends on tile material and size, pattern, surface condition, preparation and access. Compare quotes for the same preparation and finish.
Does ordinary tiling need a building warrant in Edinburgh?
The tile finish itself is usually not the key issue. Edinburgh's guidance says some kitchen and bathroom refits can be warrant-exempt, but structural, drainage or other wider changes may alter that position.
Who removes old tiles and rubble?
Agree this before work starts. Trade waste produced through paid work must be disposed of lawfully and should not be assumed to be included.
Can I post a small splashback job?
Yes. Small splashbacks and repairs can be posted alongside complete bathrooms, floors and larger tiling projects.
Do I have to hire a tiler who responds?
No. Up to three interested local professionals can respond and there is no obligation to hire.
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