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.
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
BXI Inorganic Ceramic Fiber Thermal Insulation Board(2732F) - 12'' X 8'' X 0.4'', Pack of 1 - High Density - Flame Retardant, Heat Resistant, High Temperature Insulation
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Goldblatt Cement Board Tape with 150-Count #8 1-5/8'' Cement Board Screws | Joint Tape, Seam Tape, Fiberglass Mesh, Self-adhesive, Rust-coated Star-drive Screws, no Pre-drilling, for Showers & Floors
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Ardex TLT 119 Waterproof Cementitious XPS Foam Board 32"x48"x1/2", 5pc | Lightweight Vapor-Resistant with Fiberglass Mesh - Building Panel for Shower Wall & Floor Tile Substrate - 5pc Bundle
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XFasten Waterproofing Membrane Sheet, 6” x 75 Ft Shower Waterproofing Membrane Tape for Underlayment Tile, EPDM Underlayment, Cement Board Tape
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150 ft x 4 Inch Cement Board Tape Self Adhesive Mesh Tape | Durable Fiberglass Mesh for Cement Board Joints, Ideal for Drywall Crack Repair, Gray Adhesive Backing
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Tools the pros use for this job
Porcelain Tile
Daltile Florentine 12" X 12" Glazed Porcelain Floor Tile in Carrara (13 PC Per Carton) (12.22 SQFT Per Carton)
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Beginner Tile Tool Kit
Tile Tools Stainless Steel Square Notch Trowel Set Plus Rubber Grout Float and Grout Sponge for Tiling Installation Grouting
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Waterproofing Kit
BXI Inorganic Ceramic Fiber Thermal Insulation Board(2732F) - 12'' X 8'' X 0.4'', Pack of 1 - High Density - Flame Retardant, Heat Resistant, High Temperature Insulation
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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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Guides worth reading next
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- Choosing the Right Tile Size for Your RoomHow tile size changes a room: when 12×24 beats 4×4, why small rooms can take large tile, grout line math, and the flatness rule for big formats.
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