Cost to Tile a Bathroom
Your bathroom project
Estimated project cost
$2,341.50 – $3,517.50
- Area
- 150 sq ft
- Tile (with 12% waste)
- $504.00 – $1,680.00
- Setting materials
- $337.50
- Labor
- $1,500.00
- Per square foot
- $15.61 – $23.45
Small bathrooms often carry a $500–$800 installer minimum regardless of square footage.
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2026 bathroom tiling costs by scope
| Project | Area | DIY materials | Installed cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powder room floor | 18 sq ft | $90–$220 | $500–$800 |
| Standard bathroom floor | 40 sq ft | $200–$500 | $700–$1,600 |
| Tub surround | 70 sq ft | $350–$850 | $1,400–$2,800 |
| Full shower surround | 110 sq ft | $600–$1,500 | $2,000–$4,200 |
| Floor + shower | 150 sq ft | $800–$2,000 | $2,400–$5,500 |
| Primary bath, floor + walls | 330 sq ft | $1,700–$4,300 | $5,200–$11,000 |
2026 national averages. High-cost metros run 25–30% above these figures.
Where the money goes
| Line item | Share of a typical bill | Cost per sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| Tile | 20–35% | $2–$20 |
| Setting materials | 8–12% | $2.25 |
| Labor | 50–65% | $7–$14 |
| Waterproofing (wet areas) | 5–10% | $3–$8 |
| Demolition of old tile | if needed | $2–$5 |
Materials that keep a bathroom job on budget
Hard-to-Find Fastener Phillips Self-Piercing Cement Board Screws, Durable Steel Hardware Fasteners for Home Improvement, DIY, Construction, 8 x 1-1/4, Pack of 168
$11.11
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Kauwm Shower Waterproofing Membrane Roll, 3.3x98.5 FT, 323 Sq Ft, 23.6 Mil
$89.99
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Waterproof Membrane for Shower 3.8 ft x 87 ft / 324 SQ FT 25.6mil Thickness | Waterproofing Shower Membrane Waterproof for Sauna Bathroom Walls Tile Underlayment 324 sqft Polyethylene Fabric Roll
$109.99
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XFasten Waterproofing Membrane Sheet, 6” x 75 Ft Shower Waterproofing Membrane Tape for Underlayment Tile, EPDM Underlayment, Cement Board Tape
$16.99
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Power Pro Gray Wafer-Head Cement Board Screws #9 x 1-1/4", 925 Pack | Type 17 self-drilling point, seats flush without cracking, serrated thread, tile backer, underlayment, moisture-resistant
$36.98
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Tools the pros use for this job
Porcelain Tile
Smart Squares Easy Street Plush Carpet Tiles (Sample, 487 Porcelain) | Made in the USA, Premium 18x18 Peel and Stick Floor Tiles with Attached Padding – Seamless DIY Carpet Squares
$8.97
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Beginner Tile Tool Kit
NAACOO Laminate Flooring Tools, Universal 4 in 1 Floor Installation Kit | Tapping Block-Double Sided with Notches, Pull Bar, 40Pcs Floor Spacers, Rubber Mallet
$19.99
Check price on AmazonA DIY bathroom floor saves $400–$900 in labor; the whole kit costs less than an hour of it.
Waterproofing Kit
Hard-to-Find Fastener Phillips Self-Piercing Cement Board Screws, Durable Steel Hardware Fasteners for Home Improvement, DIY, Construction, 8 x 1-1/4, Pack of 168
$11.11
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How this calculator works
A bathroom tile quote is three numbers: tile, setting materials, and labor. Tile runs $2–$20 per sq ft depending on material. Setting materials — thinset, grout, backer board, membrane, trim — average $2.25 per sq ft. Labor is $7–$14 per sq ft nationally, higher in the Northeast and on the West Coast.
Bathrooms cost more per square foot than any other room. A 40 sq ft bathroom floor has almost as many cuts as a 200 sq ft kitchen, plus a toilet flange to work around, so installers apply a small-job minimum — often $500–$800 regardless of area.
What pushes the price up: shower waterproofing (add $600–$1,200), mosaic or herringbone patterns (add 30–50% labor), demolition of old tile ($2–$5 per sq ft), subfloor repair, and heated floor mats ($8–$15 per sq ft installed).
Related: full installation cost calculator, bathroom tile quantity and tile removal cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to tile a bathroom floor?
For a typical 40 sq ft bathroom floor, expect $700–$1,600 installed in 2026 — roughly $120–$400 in tile, $90 in setting materials, and $400–$900 in labor, subject to a small-job minimum.
How much does it cost to tile a whole bathroom?
Floor plus a full tiled shower typically runs $2,400–$5,500. Adding full-height wall tile to a primary bathroom can push the total past $8,000.
How much can I save doing it myself?
Labor is 50–65% of the bill, so DIY on a 150 sq ft bathroom saves roughly $1,000–$2,000. Tool rental and your first-timer waste eat about $250 of that.
Is it cheaper to tile a bathroom or use vinyl?
Luxury vinyl plank installs for $4–$9 per sq ft versus $10–$25 for tile, but tile lasts decades longer and is the only realistic choice inside a wet shower.
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