Bathroom tiling in Antrim

Postcode districts: BT29, BT41
Nearby: Ballymena, Newtownabbey and Belfast
Guide price: £40–£80 per m²
Typical time on site: 2–4 working days
Water: Soft across most of County Antrim
Survey: Free, at your home

What does bathroom tiling cost in Antrim?

Guide price in Antrim: £40–£80 per m² including VAT, depending on the room and what you choose. Prices in Northern Ireland run at about 12% below the national guide, mainly because of labour rates. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Ceramic

£40–£55 per m²

Standard ceramic wall tiles

Typical

Porcelain

£55–£80 per m²

Full height in wet zones

Large-format or stone

£75–£115 per m²

Sealing where needed

Guide prices for Antrim including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Antrim

In Antrim we cover BT29 and BT41; we also cover Ballymena, 10.4 miles away, and Newtownabbey.

Antrim gets the same process as anywhere else: a free survey at your home and a written, itemised quote. We measure tiled areas in Antrim bathrooms on site, so the quote is based on real square metres. Tiling quotes in Antrim list the tile, the area and the preparation separately, so you can compare like for like.

Water across much of County Antrim 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.

What the job includes

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
Measuring wall and floor areas and working out quantities with an allowance for cuts
Sealing natural stone and cleaning off grout haze before handover

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.

Rules that apply in Northern Ireland

In Northern Ireland, tiling does not need building control approval. Building control comes in only where drainage or structure is altered alongside it.

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Bathroom tiling in Antrim: questions

How much should I budget for bathroom tiling in Antrim?

Bathroom tiling in Antrim usually costs £40–£80 per m² including VAT. Expect the lower end for a like-for-like job with standard products, and the upper end if things move or you choose premium finishes. Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once agreed.

How long does bathroom tiling take?

Allow 2–4 working days on site for most jobs, plus the lead time for products after you approve the quote. We give you a day-by-day plan before work starts in Antrim.

Is the home survey in Antrim really free?

Yes. We visit, measure the room, check the pipework, drainage and electrics, and talk through what you want. You then get a written, itemised quote with no obligation to go ahead.

Do you cover BT29 and BT41 in Antrim?

Yes. We cover all of Antrim, including BT29 and BT41, and nearby Ballymena, Newtownabbey and Belfast. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Can you tile over existing bathroom tiles?

Sometimes, but it is rarely the right choice. Tiling over tiles adds weight, brings the wall forward so trims and fittings no longer line up, and hides any loose tiles or water damage underneath. It is only worth considering where the old tiles are firmly bonded and the wall can take the extra load.