What does a tiler do?
A tiler lays tiles on floors and walls for a durable and watertight finish, whether for a new bathroom, a tiled floor or a kitchen splashback. A skilled tiler makes sure the joints are straight and the result is perfect.
Typical jobs
- Tiling bathrooms
- Tiling a kitchen wall or floor
- Tiling a patio or driveway
- Laying floor tiles (living room and bedroom)
- Laying and grouting natural stone floors
- Tile repairs and regrouting
What does a tiler cost?
The cost of tiling depends on the surface area, the tile size, the laying pattern, the condition of the surface and whether waterproofing is needed, as in a shower. Tilers usually charge per square metre or per project, and the tiles themselves often come on top. Ask for a quote that lists labour, materials and preparation separately, and compare several quotes for free through VerbouwPro.
Frequently asked questions about hiring a tiler
What does a tiler do?
A tiler lays tiles on floors and walls for a durable and watertight finish, whether for a new bathroom, a tiled floor or a kitchen splashback. A skilled tiler makes sure the joints are straight and the result is perfect.
What does a tiler cost?
The cost of tiling depends on the surface area, the tile size, the laying pattern, the condition of the surface and whether waterproofing is needed, as in a shower. Tilers usually charge per square metre or per project, and the tiles themselves often come on top. Ask for a quote that lists labour, materials and preparation separately, and compare several quotes for free through VerbouwPro.
How do I find a reliable tiler through VerbouwPro?
Post your job on VerbouwPro for free and describe what you need. Tradespeople from your area who work as a tiler respond to your job. Compare their profiles, reviews and KvK (Chamber of Commerce) details, chat with the tradespeople you like and choose who you want to go ahead with. It costs you nothing and there is no obligation.
What work does a tiler usually do?
Common jobs for a tiler include tiling bathrooms, tiling a kitchen wall or floor, tiling a patio or driveway, laying floor tiles (living room and bedroom) and laying and grouting natural stone floors.
Further reading: guides for anyone looking for a tiler
Renovating a bathroom: step-by-step plan, waterproofing and who does what
A bathroom renovation is a small space with a lot of tradespeople: demolition worker, plumber, electrician, plasterer, tiler and sealant specialist work one after the other and sometimes alongside each other. The order is decisive, and the step that almost nobody sees, the waterproofing under the tiles, is the step where most leaks start. This step-by-step plan takes the renovation from planning to handover and explains for each step who does the work, which rules apply to ventilation and electrics, and what you record in the quote.
Read moreHaving floor tiles laid: large formats, subfloor, underfloor heating and what the tiler does
A tiled floor in the living room, kitchen or hallway lasts for decades, provided the subfloor is right. What is the difference between ceramic, porcelain and natural stone, why do large formats need a flatter floor, what needs to happen with an anhydrite screed or underfloor heating, what do the slip-resistance classes mean, and can tiles go on a wooden floor or in a flat? With attention to asbestos in old floors, the quote and maintenance.
Read moreChoosing a new floor: PVC, laminate, parquet or poured floor, and what the floor fitter needs from you
You choose a new floor on looks, but whether it stays beautiful for years depends on the underlay, the moisture in the screed, the underfloor heating and the way it is laid. This article compares PVC, laminate, parquet, poured floors and briefly also tiles, carpet and Marmoleum, explains what levelling, acclimatising and expansion gaps mean and what the VvE (owners’ association) says about noise. And it describes what a floor fitter needs from you to get the job right first time.
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