Tiler pricing in Bangalore
What tilers charge in Bangalore (typically ₹1400-₹3900/hr), the local factors that move the rate, and a sample quote you can use as a starting point.
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Bangalore tiler pricing
What tilers should charge in Bangalore
Bangalore tile installers serve premium residential bathroom and kitchen renovations (Sadashivanagar 560080, Koramangala 1st/3rd 560034, Indiranagar 560038, Whitefield premier 560066, Jayanagar 560011, Malleshwaram 560003), tech-office commercial fit-out at Whitefield, Electronics City, ITPL, and ORR, heritage Mosaic plus Athangudi tile restoration (Cantonment, Civil Lines, Malleshwaram), and modular volume. Indian premium porcelain (Kajaria, Somany, Asian Granito, RAK Ceramics India, Johnson Tiles) dominates; Italian and Spanish imports common in premium tier. IS Code IS 15622 governs ceramic tiles.
Hourly rate
₹1400-₹3900
per hour, weekday daytime
Call-out fee
₹980-₹2100
within standard radius
After-hours
1.5-2x
evening, weekend, holiday
Job pricing
What to charge for common tiler jobs in Bangalore
Real-world price ranges for the jobs local tradies quote every week. Use the table as a starting point for your own quotes and adjust for parts, access, and your overheads. All figures in INR.
Site visit and measure
What's included
Most tilers visit free for jobs over ₹42,000. Detailed CAD plans for patterned floors may be charged.
Kitchen splashback (per sqm)
What's included
Includes tile cuts around outlets, edge trim, grout, and 1-2 days labour. Mosaic or natural stone adds cost.
Bathroom wall tile (per sqm)
What's included
Includes waterproofing membrane on wet areas, tile, grout, and labour. Patterns and small format tiles cost more.
Bathroom floor tile (per sqm)
What's included
Includes waterproofing, screed if needed, tile, grout, and labour. Large format porcelain or anti-slip rated tiles cost more.
Full bathroom retile (walls + floor)
What's included
Includes strip-out, waterproofing, screed, tiles, grout, silicon, 5-7 days labour. Bath/shower replacement priced separately.
Kitchen floor tile (per sqm)
What's included
Includes prep, tile, grout, and labour. Skirting cut-back, threshold strips, and edge trim quoted separately.
Outdoor patio tile (per sqm)
What's included
Includes anti-slip rated porcelain or natural stone, drainage falls, exterior-grade adhesive, and labour. Pool surrounds cost more.
Floor screed prep (per sqm)
What's included
Self-levelling compound to fix uneven floors before tile laying. Required where deflection >5mm. Add if floor is concrete-rough.
Tile removal (per sqm)
What's included
Includes strip, debris removal, and substrate clean. Cement-bed tile removal runs higher than thinset.
Bangalore quote factors
What to factor into your Bangalore tiler quote
Local context that should shape what you quote as a tiler in Bangalore. Tropical savanna 920m altitude (one of India's mildest climates). Warm summers (Mar-May, 24-34°C), pleasant winters (Dec-Feb, 14-26°C), monsoon Jun-Sep + Oct-Nov NE monsoon (~970mm/year). Less AC dependence than other Indian metros.
BIS-marked tile specification
IS Code IS 15622 (ceramic tiles) and IS 13753 (vitrified tiles) govern; use BIS-marked tiles from Kajaria, Somany, Asian Granito, RAK Ceramics India, Johnson, Nitco. Print BIS mark and shade reference on every quote. Corporate tech-campus clients audit BOM; non-BIS tiles are deal-breakers.
Premium tier large-format vitrified
Sadashivanagar 560080, Koramangala 1st/3rd Block 560034, Indiranagar 560038, Whitefield premier 560066, Jayanagar 560011, Malleshwaram 560003 clients want 600x1200mm and 800x1600mm large-format vitrified. Quote per-sqft labour Rs 65-Rs 180 plus tile (Rs 85-Rs 950+ per sqft material). Standard Bangalore Rs 38-Rs 120 per sqft labour plus tile.
Heritage Mosaic and Athangudi restoration
Pre-1947 Bangalore Cantonment, Civil Lines, and Malleshwaram 560003 housing has original Mosaic cement tile (Bharat Floorings) and Athangudi tile (Tamil Nadu native) flooring. Quote heritage tile sourcing and installation at Rs 380-Rs 1,200 per sqft for matching-tile restoration. Specialist; build portfolio.
Bathroom waterproofing standard
NBC 2016 plus IS 11018 require bathroom waterproofing. Bangalore monsoon humidity drives mould growth. Quote waterproofing (Rs 65-Rs 180 per sqft) with anti-fungal additives (Fosroc Nitoproof, Pidilite Dr Fixit Roofseal, Sika Top Seal) as separate line on every bathroom job. State 'NBC 2016 compliant plus anti-fungal treated' on the quote.
Imported tile lead times
Italian (Marca Corona, Coem, Marazzi), Spanish (Porcelanosa, Apavisa), Turkish, Portuguese premium porcelain imports run 8-14 weeks to Bangalore via Chennai or Mumbai port. Indian premium (Kajaria Eternity, Somany Duragres, RAK Ceramics India): 2-4 weeks. Quote lead time on the contract.
Tech-office commercial fit-out
Infosys, Wipro, IBM, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, Flipkart, Ola, Swiggy, Zomato, InMobi at Whitefield 560066, Electronics City, ITPL, and ORR drive massive commercial tiling. Quote per-sqft Rs 38-Rs 120 for 600x600mm or 600x1200mm vitrified in pantries, washrooms, and lift lobbies. Tax invoice with GST 18 percent and TDS handling required; warranties 12-24 months.
Sample quote
A real Bangalore tiler quote you can copy
Full bathroom retile, walls + floor + shower niche, mid-range porcelain. Replace the line items and rates with your own; the structure stays.
Strip-out existing tile and grout (walls 22sqm, floor 6sqm)
Floor screed and level prep
Waterproofing membrane (Ardex or similar, walls and floor wet areas)
Wall tile (22sqm, porcelain 300x600 customer-choice)
Floor tile (6sqm, anti-slip porcelain 600x600 customer-choice)
Pencil trim in shower niche and external edges (8 linear m, brushed nickel)
Grout (epoxy, neutral grey, all joints) and silicone in corners
Tiling labour (4 days, 1 tiler)
FAQ
Bangalore tiler pricing questions, answered
Common questions about tiler pricing in Bangalore, with answers framed for tradies pricing their own work.
Per-sqft install (labour only): Rs 38-Rs 120 for standard Bangalore, Rs 65-Rs 180+ for premium tier (Sadashivanagar 560080, Koramangala 1st/3rd Block 560034, Indiranagar 560038, Whitefield premier 560066, Jayanagar 560011, Malleshwaram 560003) and large-format vitrified. Add tile material (Rs 35-Rs 950+ per sqft). Heritage Mosaic and Athangudi restoration Rs 380-Rs 1,200 per sqft. State BIS marks and GSTIN on every quote.
Yes, on every project. IS Code IS 15622 (ceramic tiles) and IS 13753 (vitrified tiles) govern; use BIS-marked tiles from Kajaria, Somany, Asian Granito, RAK Ceramics India, Johnson, Nitco. Print BIS mark and shade reference on every quote. Corporate tech-campus clients audit BOM; non-BIS tiles are deal-breakers.
Rs 1,80,000-Rs 8,50,000 for a typical 5-8sqm Bangalore bathroom in tile and labour depending on tier. Includes substrate prep, waterproofing (Rs 65-Rs 180 per sqft) with anti-fungal, tile install (Rs 65-Rs 180 per sqft), tile material (Rs 85-Rs 950+ per sqft), grouting, and CPVC plumbing rough-in. Quote demolition and disposal separately (Rs 12,000-Rs 35,000).
Yes, niche premium revenue. Pre-1947 Bangalore Cantonment, Civil Lines, and Malleshwaram 560003 housing has original Mosaic cement tile (Bharat Floorings) and Athangudi tile (Tamil Nadu native) flooring. Quote heritage tile sourcing and installation at Rs 380-Rs 1,200 per sqft for matching-tile restoration. Specialist; build portfolio.
Yes, NBC 2016 plus IS 11018 require bathroom waterproofing. Bangalore monsoon humidity drives mould growth. Quote waterproofing (Rs 65-Rs 180 per sqft) with anti-fungal additives (Fosroc Nitoproof, Pidilite Dr Fixit Roofseal, Sika Top Seal) as separate line on every bathroom job. State 'NBC 2016 compliant plus anti-fungal treated' on the quote.
Hourly rates are ₹1,400 to ₹2,500 in the US, £28-65 in the UK, A₹1,500-110 in Australia, R180-500 in South Africa, and C₹1,400-95 in Canada. Most tilers prefer fixed-price per square metre because it is more transparent and forces a clear scope conversation.
A standard 6-7sqm bathroom (walls + floor + shower) takes 5-7 working days from strip-out to grouting, plus 24-48 hours for waterproofing membrane cure and another 24 hours before the room can be used. Larger or pattern-heavy bathrooms run 7-10 days.
You can, and many customers do for design control. Just confirm with the tiler 1-2 weeks before start so the tile arrives on site in time and the colour matches across boxes. Customer-supplied tile usually voids tile-failure warranties; workmanship warranty stays.
For jobs over ₹56,000, get 2-3 quotes. Compare tile brand, waterproofing inclusion, substrate prep, pattern and edge detail. The cheapest quote often skips waterproofing or substrate prep, leading to failure within 3 years.
Ceramic is the cheapest and softest; OK for walls, marginal for floors. Porcelain is denser, harder, and frost-proof; the best all-rounder. Natural stone (marble, travertine, slate) is premium-priced, beautiful, and needs sealing before and after grouting.
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