How much do bathroom floor tiles cost? | Comparing tile costs for different sizes and materials
Bathroom floor tiles are a popular choice with homeowners as they are brilliantly functional and can hugely enhance the room's aesthetics. Materials such as porcelain are particularly known for their resilience, while natural materials also offer durability with correct sealing and maintenance.
There are a host of options available when it comes to style, material, shape, and colour, meaning you can choose tiles that perfectly match the bathroom's design vision. Tiles also come in an array of sizes, from small mosaics to large format, so there's real design flexibility.
In this guide, we will explore the cost of bathroom floor tiles depending on the material and style and other costs involved in bathroom tiling.
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- What will the cost depend on?
- How much do different bathroom floor tile materials cost?
- How much do the different shapes and styles of bathroom floor tiles cost?
- Other costs to consider
Discover the various factors that determine bathroom tile floor costs.
Browse through the price range of bathroom tile flooring materials.
Explore the different tile shapes and styles available for bathroom floors, and their prices.
Discover other considerations to make regarding bathroom tiles.
What will the cost depend on?
The cost of tiling a bathroom floor depends on a variety of factors, each playing a significant role in determining the final price. You should consider these aspects carefully to understand how they might increase or decrease the overall cost.
Type of tile flooring material
The type of tile chosen significantly impacts cost. Luxury materials such as marble can be quite expensive, unlike porcelain. Each material also comes with different installation and maintenance costs. For instance, natural stone may require sealing, while porcelain typically does not.
Size of the bathroom
Firstly, the size of the bathroom is a primary factor. Tiling a larger bathroom will inherently require more tiles than a smaller one, increasing material costs. Furthermore, labour costs also go up as the tiler will need to factor in more installation time for the job. In the case of a wet room—where the tiling may need to extend fully across the floor and walls and factor in a shower—the costs can be considerably higher.
Size of the floor tiles
Larger tiles cover a greater area with fewer pieces, potentially reducing the number of tiles needed. However, larger tiles can be more expensive per square foot than smaller ones, so it pays to ensure you look at a variety of options before making your final choice.
Shape of the floor tiles
Floor tiles come in various shapes, such as rectangular, square, hexagonal and more. Unique shapes can lead to a more complex installation process, increasing labour costs. For instance, hexagonal tiles might require precise cutting and placement to achieve the desired pattern, which takes additional time and skill. The shape of the tile also influences the amount of waste generated during installation – irregular shapes often lead to more offcuts and unused material.
How much do different bathroom floor tile materials cost?
The cost of floor tiles will depend on the quantity required, which is directly influenced by the total area of the bathroom floor that needs to be covered and the tile's material.
Porcelain
A porcelain floor tile is a dense, hard-wearing tile with a low water absorption rate, ideal for high-traffic areas and available in a wide range of designs. Offering versatile ranges that accommodate all sorts of rooms, porcelain bathroom tiles are the perfect choice for homeowners looking to redecorate. The cheapest porcelain tile will be around 60p per tile, while the most expensive could cost around £70 for a large-format option.
Marble
A marble floor tile is made of natural stone and is known for its distinctive veined appearance and luxurious finish. Offering classic looks, marble bathroom tiles are often used in flooring to add elegance to a room. The cost of a marble tile ranges from around £1.10 to around £72 per tile.
For more cost-effective tiles, you may want to consider marble effect bathroom tiles, made of porcelain and replicating the classic veining of marble.
Browse through our entire range of marble effect bathroom tiles here.
Stone
A stone floor tile is a cut piece of natural stone—such as granite, slate, or limestone—that is durable and offers a unique, organic aesthetic to flooring applications. The cost for a stone tile is roughly between £1.33 and £55.
Terracotta
Terracotta floor tiles offer a classic country look; a rustic tile, known for its rich earthy tones and natural, warm appeal, commonly used in rural and traditional homes. The cost for a terracotta tile is around £2.77 at the lower end up to around £6.42 at the higher end for terracotta bathroom tiles.
Instead of natural materials, you may consider porcelain tiles replicating these iconic looks. Bathroom floor tile effects are highly effective and practical in all sizes.
For more information, read our expert guide comparing different bathroom floor tile effects here.
How much do the different shapes and styles of bathroom floor tiles cost?
A mosaic tile is a small, often colourful tile commonly used in decorative patterns or as accent pieces in flooring and wall applications. They typically cost between £10 and £65 per sheet.
A metro tile – also known as a subway tile – is a rectangular, high-gloss ceramic tile traditionally used in subway stations, now popular in kitchens and bathrooms for a clean and classic look. They can cost between 80p and £9.
A patterned tile is a ceramic, porcelain or cement tile that features intricate designs and motifs, adding a decorative and often bold aesthetic to flooring and walls. They might cost between £1.30 and £75.
A glazed tile is a ceramic or porcelain tile with a protective shiny coating applied to the surface, offering added moisture resistance and a wide range of colour and design options. They typically cost between 80p and £75.
A hand-painted tile is a tile individually decorated with paint by an artist before being glazed and fired, offering unique designs and a personalised touch to any space. They can cost between 95p and £28.
Wet room floors
A wet room is a fully waterproof bathroom with a shower area that is not enclosed by a tray or screen, allowing the entire room to act as a shower area. This design differs from a conventional shower set-up, which typically contains water in a specific area with a tray and enclosure.
Water from a wet room shower drains away through a flush or almost flush floor drain. Wet rooms are especially beneficial for creating a seamless look in the bathroom, enhancing accessibility with no barriers to entry, and potentially improving the room's utility and value.
Browse the entire collection of wet room floor tiles here.
Other costs to consider
Labour
Other costs to factor into a bathroom floor tiling project include labour. This can vary hugely depending on the complexity of the bathroom, the tiles you choose and even the area you live in. It pays to speak to contractors early as it may help influence which tiles you choose. Of course, you may choose to do the job yourself, which could offer great savings.
Tools
If you're doing the job yourself, you'll need to factor in the cost of fitting and maintenance products. Much will depend on the chosen tiles and the room, but most tiles need grout.
Browse our entire range of fixing and maintenance products here.
Design service
To ensure you are completely happy with your tile choice, consider a bespoke design service to help visualise bathroom floor tiles.
At Fired Earth, we offer a comprehensive bathroom design service that can help ensure you get the very best room possible. Our design experts will help maximise your space, create a great layout and show you amazing visualisations so you will be able to see your dream bathroom scheme in 3D.
Book your design appointment here, or contact the Fired Earth team for more information.