Bathroom tiling in Paisley

Postcode districts: PA1, PA2, PA3
Nearby: Barrhead, Renfrew and Johnstone
Guide price: £45–£85 per m²
Typical time on site: 2–4 working days
Water: Soft across most of Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Survey: Free, at your home

What does bathroom tiling cost in Paisley?

For Paisley, our guide range for bathroom tiling is £45 to £85 per m² including VAT. Labour costs in Scotland put local prices at about 4% below the UK guide figure. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Ceramic

£45–£60 per m²

Standard ceramic wall tiles

Typical

Porcelain

£60–£85 per m²

Full height in wet zones

Large-format or stone

£80–£125 per m²

Sealing where needed

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

Working in Paisley

As well as Paisley itself (PA1, PA2 and PA3), we survey in Barrhead, Renfrew and Johnstone.

Paisley has a wide mix of house ages, so the survey is where we spot old lead pipework, weak joists or a tight soil stack. Whatever the age of your Paisley home, large-format tiles need flat walls, so the survey checks how much preparation they will take. We measure tiled areas in Paisley bathrooms on site, so the quote is based on real square metres.

Water across much of Renfrewshire and Inverclyde 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

Floor preparation: overlaying timber floors with ply or backer board, or levelling a screed
Fixing with an adhesive suited to the tile and the surface, with levelling clips for large tiles
Checking walls for flatness and strength, and boarding with cement-based backer board where needed
Tanking the shower area and the walls around the bath with a waterproof membrane or liquid system

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.

Natural stone

Marble, limestone and travertine need sealing and gentle cleaners, and can mark. Stone-effect porcelain gives a similar look without the upkeep.

Rules that apply in Scotland

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.

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Bathroom tiling in Paisley: questions

What is the price of bathroom tiling in Paisley?

Bathroom tiling in Paisley usually costs £45–£85 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.

Do you cover PA1 in Paisley?

Yes. We cover all of Paisley, including PA1, PA2 and PA3, and nearby Barrhead, Renfrew and Johnstone. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Paisley?

Will bathroom tiling in Paisley need a building warrant?

Usually not for a straight refit. Building warrants are issued by the local council's building standards service, and forming a new bathroom, changing drainage or structural work can need one. We tell you at the survey and handle the application if one is needed.

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.