What does bathroom tiling cost in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
Our guide range in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire is £45–£85 per m² including VAT. Prices in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire run at about 4% below the UK guide, based on Scotland labour rates.
Ceramic
- Grout and trims
Porcelain
- Porcelain walls and floor
Large-format or stone
- Mitred edges, niches
Guide prices for Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.
Which towns do we cover in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
Water across much of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire is soft. Soft water is kind to grout, so mid-tone and darker grouts stay looking fresh. Hardness varies street by street, so check the figure for your postcode with your water supplier. Tiling quotes in Aberdeen list the tile, the area and the preparation separately, so you can compare like for like.
What the job includes
- Grouting, trims or mitred edges, and silicone at internal corners, the bath and the tray
- Sealing natural stone and cleaning off grout haze before handover
- Fixing with an adhesive suited to the tile and the surface, with levelling clips for large tiles
- Measuring wall and floor areas and working out quantities with an allowance for cuts
- Setting out so cuts are even and joints line up with niches, windows and edges
- Tanking the shower area and the walls around the bath with a waterproof membrane or liquid system
Decisions to make first
Floor grip
For a bathroom floor, choose a matt or textured tile with a slip rating of R10 or above. Smaller tiles with more grout lines grip better in a shower.
Edges
Metal or PVC trims are quick and protect tile edges. Mitred edges look cleaner on porcelain and take more labour.
Ceramic or porcelain
Ceramic is lighter, easier to cut and cheaper, and is fine on walls. Porcelain is denser and absorbs less water, so it suits floors and showers.
Tile size
Large-format tiles mean fewer grout lines but need flat walls and more preparation. Small tiles and mosaics follow uneven surfaces and grip better underfoot.
Rules that apply in Scotland
Re-tiling a bathroom does not need planning permission or building regulations approval. In a flat, check your title deeds and any deed of conditions before changing to hard floor tiles, because sound insulation and the risk of leaks to the flat below matter, and wet rooms often need agreement from the other owners or the factor. In a listed building, removing original tiles that contribute to its character can need listed building consent.
In Scotland, re-tiling does not need a building warrant. Forming a new bathroom or altering drainage for a tiled shower floor may, so check before the floor is opened.