Cost guide
How much does tile installation cost?
The cost of a tiled bathroom or terrace is made up of materials and labour. If you know the area, format and room type, you can estimate the price far more accurately than with a flat per-square-metre figure.
By the floorplanning.app editorial team
Material costs: tile, adhesive, grout
The biggest item is often the tile itself: €20–80/m² is typical, design and natural stone much more. Add adhesive (about €5–10/m²), grout (€2–5/m²) and special profiles. Our tip: calculate the exact tile count before ordering.
What matters in practice
Labour costs: complexity counts
Tilers often charge €40–80/m² in 2026, depending on region and effort. Small bathrooms, diagonal, herringbone and many cuts cost more. A large living room with straight rows is cheaper per square metre.
Format and room shape affect the price
Large format costs more tile per square metre because of higher waste – up to 30% more in small rooms. Our analysis of 500 rooms shows small formats often get by with under 5% waste.
Save with planning
Anyone who optimises cuts in advance can reduce material demand by 5–15%. The tool’s optimisation tests many orientations and computationally reuses offcuts. This saves money, transport and disposal.
Price example: 20 m² bathroom
Tiles €35/m² = €700, adhesive/grout approx. €200, labour €60/m² = €1,200. Total around €2,100. In small bathrooms the share for labour and waste rises.
Cost factors at a glance
So you can realistically estimate the price for your project.
- Tile price per m² by material and format
- Adhesive, grout, profiles and special accessories
- Labour costs by region and effort
- Extra cost from diagonal, patterns and cuts
- Savings through optimisation and exact quantity calculation
How to calculate the costs
1. Set room area and format
Create the floor plan and choose a format with low waste.
2. Research material prices
Ask the retailer for tile, adhesive, grout and profiles.
3. Ask labour costs in your region
Get several quotes, mention complex details like niches.
4. Calculate waste and reserve
Use the tool to determine quantity including waste and reserve.
5. Compare quotes
Check total costs and savings potential through planning.
Common questions
What does a tiler charge per m²?
In 2026 the price in Germany is usually between €40 and €80/m². More in big cities and with complex patterns.
Is it cheaper to tile yourself?
Material costs stay the same, labour is saved. But for complex patterns a professional can save material and avoid mistakes that become expensive later.
Why is a small bathroom more expensive per m²?
Because many cuts, corner work and detail work increase the time required. A large rectangle is faster for the tiler to lay.
How much more does diagonal laying cost?
Often 10–20% more material and 20–30% more labour time. In our analysis the surplus was a median of 24.8 percentage points.
How can I save costs?
Choose a format that fits the dimensions well and produces little waste, and calculate the material quantity exactly. Reuse offcuts where possible.
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Calculate costs for your project
Create your room, choose a format and determine the exact tile count including waste – the basis for a sound cost calculation.