Bathroom tiling in Coleraine

Postcode districts: BT51, BT52, BT55
Nearby: Limavady, Magherafelt and Derry
Guide price: £40–£80 per m²
Typical time on site: 2–4 working days
Water: Soft across most of County Londonderry
Survey: Free, at your home

What does bathroom tiling cost in Coleraine?

In Coleraine, bathroom tiling typically costs £40–£80 per m² including VAT, based on Northern Ireland prices. 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

Grout and trims

Typical

Porcelain

£55–£80 per m²

Porcelain walls and floor

Large-format or stone

£75–£115 per m²

Mitred edges, niches

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

Working in Coleraine

In Coleraine we cover BT51, BT52 and BT55; we also cover Limavady, 12.6 miles away, and Magherafelt.

In Coleraine, as anywhere, the age of the house decides a lot: pipe sizes, floor construction and where the soil stack runs. Tiling quotes in Coleraine list the tile, the area and the preparation separately, so you can compare like for like. For Coleraine flats, we check the lease and the floor build-up before laying hard tiles on a timber floor.

Water across much of County Londonderry 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

Measuring wall and floor areas and working out quantities with an allowance for cuts
Grouting, trims or mitred edges, and silicone at internal corners, the bath and the tray
Setting out so cuts are even and joints line up with niches, windows and edges
Floor preparation: overlaying timber floors with ply or backer board, or levelling a screed

Decisions to make first

Grout

Cement-based grout is standard. Epoxy grout resists stains and mould better and suits showers, but takes longer to apply and costs more.

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 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 Coleraine: questions

How much should I budget for bathroom tiling in Coleraine?

Bathroom tiling in Coleraine usually costs £40–£80 per m² including VAT. The final figure comes down to what you choose and what we find at the survey; your written quote lists every item so you can see where the money goes.

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 Coleraine.

Is the home survey in Coleraine 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 BT51 in Coleraine?

Yes. We cover all of Coleraine, including BT51, BT52 and BT55, and nearby Limavady, Magherafelt and Derry. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Do I need to tank a bathroom before tiling?

The shower area should always be tanked, because tiles and grout are not waterproof on their own. Around a bath with a shower over it, tanking the walls to above the shower head is sensible. A wet room needs the whole floor and the lower walls tanked.