Bathroom tiling that's still sound in ten years
Wall and floor tiling over a certified membrane and a level screed, set out so the cuts land where nobody looks. Fixed written price before we start.
for a standard retile
on the full build-up
More than laying tiles
- Substrate checked, made rigid and primed
- Screed laid with falls to the waste
- Certified membrane to walls and junctions
- PS3 issued where the work is consented
- Full-coverage adhesive bed, no spot-fixing
- Set-out marked before the first cut
- Niches, hobs and shower trays formed
- Grout, silicone and final seal
- Site cleaned and rubbish removed
- 10-year written warranty at handover
Read this before you compare quotes
Tiling labour
$80–$130
per m², depending on tile size, layout and how much cutting the room needs.
Full bathroom
$5k–$12k
Strip-out, waterproofing, screed and tiling. Fittings and plumbing are separate.
On site
3–7 days
For a standard retile, plus membrane cure time before tiling starts.
A quote that's thousands cheaper is almost always cheaper below the tile: a thinner membrane, no screed, adhesive spot-fixed to save time. You won't see any of it. You'll find out in year three when the ceiling below the shower stains.
Surfaces and materials
Bathroom tiling FAQs
Why does my bathroom smell damp?
Usually water sitting behind or under the tile: a failed membrane, an unsealed junction, or a floor with no fall so water never reaches the waste. We'll find where it's getting in before quoting a fix, rather than tiling over it.
Can you tile over existing tiles?
Sometimes, if the existing bed is sound and the height works. But it hides whatever is underneath, including the membrane, so we'll only recommend it when we can verify what's there.
Which tiles suit New Zealand bathrooms?
Porcelain for floors, because it's denser and takes less water. Rectified large format if you want fewer grout lines, though it needs a flatter substrate. Natural stone looks superb but needs sealing and a bit more care.
Do you supply the tiles?
You can buy your own, or we'll take you through The Tile Depot or Tile Space and order on our trade account.
What does the 10-year warranty cover?
Our workmanship across the whole build-up: membrane, screed, adhesive and tiling. In writing at handover, not a verbal promise.
Free on-site quote, anywhere in Auckland
Written price, clear scope, and a start date you can plan around.