What does bathroom tiling cost in Cornwall?
Our guide range in Cornwall is £45–£90 per m² including VAT.
Ceramic
- Standard ceramic wall tiles
Porcelain
- Full height in wet zones
Large-format or stone
- Sealing where needed
Guide prices for Cornwall including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.
Which towns do we cover in Cornwall?
Most of Cornwall is supplied with soft water. 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. If you want a tiled shower floor in your Redruth bathroom, the tanking and drainage are planned before the tile is chosen.
What the job includes
- Tanking the shower area and the walls around the bath with a waterproof membrane or liquid system
- Fixing with an adhesive suited to the tile and the surface, with levelling clips for large tiles
- 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
- Setting out so cuts are even and joints line up with niches, windows and edges
- Measuring wall and floor areas and working out quantities with an allowance for cuts
Decisions to make first
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.
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.
Natural stone
Marble, limestone and travertine need sealing and gentle cleaners, and can mark. Stone-effect porcelain gives a similar look without the upkeep.
Edges
Metal or PVC trims are quick and protect tile edges. Mitred edges look cleaner on porcelain and take more labour.
Rules that apply in England
Re-tiling a bathroom does not need planning permission or building regulations approval. In a flat, check the lease before changing to hard floor tiles, because sound insulation and the risk of leaks to the flat below matter, and wet rooms often need freeholder consent. In a listed building, removing original tiles that contribute to its character can need listed building consent.
In England, tiling itself is not building regulations work. If it is part of forming a level shower floor with new drainage, that drainage can be Part H work, and any new electrics are covered by Part P.