Tilers Johannesburg: Floor, Wall and Shower Tiling Priced per m²
Johannesburg Home Repairs supplies tilers in Johannesburg for floor, wall and shower tiling, laid on a checked substrate with a membrane under every wet area. A 2026 national guide puts tiling labour at R150 to R300 per m², and porcelain supplied and fitted at R380 to R800 per m²; a 6 m² bathroom floor in porcelain comes to R2,280 to R4,800 by arithmetic.
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Tiling Cost per m² in Johannesburg
| Item | Bathroom retiling guide per m² of tiled surface (national, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Labour only | R150–R300 |
| Ceramic tiles, supplied and fitted | R230–R500 |
| Porcelain tiles, supplied and fitted | R380–R800 |
| Waterproofing to wet areas | R150–R300 |
| Removing old tiles | R50–R180 |
All figures: N7, a 2026 national bathroom retiling cost guide. The same guide puts an on-site assessment call-out from R450.
| Example (arithmetic) | Rate (N7, 2026) | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 6 m² bathroom floor, porcelain, supplied and fitted | R380–R800 per m² | R2,280–R4,800 |
| 20 m² bathroom tiled surface, labour only | R150–R300 per m² | R3,000–R6,000 |
| 14 m² of old bathroom wall tiles removed | R50–R180 per m² | R700–R2,520 |
Shower Tiling and Waterproofing
Shower tiling fails when the layer under it is skipped. The order below keeps water out of the wall and the slab.
- Old tiles and loose plaster come off; the wall is made true.
- The floor is screeded to fall to the drain.
- The membrane goes on the floor and up the walls, with tape in corners and around the drain and taps.
- Tiles are set in a wet-area adhesive bed with full coverage, then grouted and siliconed at the junctions.
N7 prices a shower cubicle only, roughly 8 to 10 m², at R3,900 to R11,500 for a full strip-and-retile with waterproofing included. A shower that already leaks into the next room is traced first under leak detection in Johannesburg, and a full room refit sits under bathroom renovations in Johannesburg.
Floor and Wall Tiling: What Changes the Price
- Tile size. Large-format porcelain needs a flatter substrate, a stronger adhesive and levelling clips, so labour climbs.
- Pattern. Herringbone and diagonal layouts mean more cuts than a straight lay.
- Substrate. An uneven screed needs a self-levelling compound before tiling.
- Walls versus floors. N7 notes wall tiling sits at the top of the labour range because of the extra setting out and cutting.
- Trims and edges. Steps, window reveals and external corners need trims or mitred edges.
Tiling Contractors and the Rules That Apply
A like-for-like retile moves no walls and leaves the drainage alone. The City of Johannesburg's building-plans page exempts its examples of redecorating or replastering where walls and drainage are unchanged; structural alterations need approval. Confirm the requirements if the proposed retile involves more extensive work. A retile becomes a plumbing job when a toilet, shower or basin moves: section 37 of the City's Water Services By-law reserves that new installation work for a qualified plumber.
Section 15 of the Consumer Protection Act applies to qualifying repair or maintenance work above the prescribed threshold, where the provider takes possession of the property or the consumer requests an estimate before supply. Where it applies and an estimate is given, extra charges require the consumer to be informed and authorise the work to continue. Each tiling quote states the area in m², whether it is labour only or supplied and fitted, and what preparation is included.
Where Johannesburg Homeowners Call Tilers
For a tiling quote in Johannesburg, send the suburb, room and tiled surface area. In a complex or estate, include the contractor access rules. To have a room measured, request a quote.
Johannesburg Home Repairs: Questions Homeowners Ask
How much do tilers charge per m² in Johannesburg?
A 2026 national tiling guide puts labour only at R150 to R300 per m², ceramic supplied and fitted at R230 to R500 per m², and porcelain supplied and fitted at R380 to R800 per m². Wall tiling sits at the top of the labour range because it needs more setting out and cutting.
What does shower tiling cost?
A 2026 national guide puts a full strip-and-retile of a shower cubicle, roughly 8 to 10 m², at R3,900 to R11,500, with waterproofing included.
Do I need waterproofing before tiling a shower?
Yes. Tile and grout let water through; the membrane underneath keeps it out of the walls and the floor slab. The same 2026 guide prices waterproofing to wet areas at R150 to R300 per m².
Can new tiles go over old tiles?
Sometimes, on a floor where the old tiles are flat, sound and well bonded and the extra height clears the doors. In a shower, old tiles come off so the membrane can be checked or replaced.
Is it cheaper to supply my own tiles?
Often, on larger jobs. The 2026 national guide says supplying your own tiles and paying labour only is usually better value on larger jobs, provided the tiler confirms the tile type and adhesive before you order.
What does removing old tiles cost?
The 2026 national tiling guide puts removing old tiles at R50 to R180 per m², with an on-site assessment call-out from R450.