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Floor Tiling quotes in Ireland
Request a floor tiling quote with the room, approximate area and existing floor described clearly. Tell the business whether you are replacing tiles, finishing a renovation or tiling a new space. If tiles are already chosen, share the product reference and size; if not, explain the look and use you want and ask what must be agreed before a final price.
You post the job. Interested independent businesses may respond. You choose whether to hire; responses and availability are not guaranteed.
Define the work you want priced
A price for laying tiles is not always a price for a finished floor. Removing existing finishes, preparing the substrate, thresholds and skirting can create separate work. This page concerns floor installation rather than a full bathroom refit or a general tiling cost guide, and it does not establish that the existing base is suitable without inspection.
Existing floor and preparation
Describe the surface currently in place, any known movement or unevenness and whether there is underfloor heating. Ask what assessment and preparation the installer allows for. Do not prescribe tiling over the current finish just to reduce the quote; suitability and necessary changes depend on the actual substrate and chosen system.
Tile and layout specification
Give tile dimensions, material, pattern and the rooms involved. Large formats, diagonal layouts and natural variation can change cutting and handling requirements. Ask who checks quantities and wastage, how samples are approved and whether any edge trims, borders or unusual cuts should be priced as specific details.
Thresholds and finished levels
Mention adjoining floor finishes, doors, kitchen units and any changes in level. Ask how transitions, movement details and perimeter finishes will be treated. A floor that looks straightforward in a photograph may still need coordination with doors, appliances and accessible routes before its final height and layout are agreed.
What to include in your request
- Give approximate room dimensions and describe the existing finish, without removing suspect materials yourself.
- Share the tile reference, dimensions and pattern if selected, or state that selection is still open.
- Identify underfloor heating, adjoining floors, fixed units and access restrictions.
- Ask who supplies tiles, adhesive, grout, trims and preparation materials and who removes waste.
Keep personal contact details out of descriptions and photos. Add them only in the dedicated contact fields when posting.
Compare the complete quote
Give each business the same project information. Check the total and what is included, excluded or provisional before choosing a proposal.
- Removal and substrate work
- Compare lifting old materials, disposal, inspection and the proposed preparation. Ask what remains provisional if the base cannot be fully seen before removal. A square-metre laying rate should not be mistaken for an allowance to correct every concealed floor defect or structural issue.
- Installation specification
- Identify the area, tile type and size, layout, adhesive system, grout and edge details. Ask how movement provisions and relevant moisture protection are addressed for the intended room. Where a different product is suggested, request a clear explanation before comparing it with the original selection.
- Finishing and return to use
- Ask about thresholds, door adjustments, skirting, appliance handling and clean-up. Record access restrictions and care instructions after installation and who coordinates other trades. Confirm VAT where applicable and how changes in tile choice, layout or area are approved before extra work proceeds.
Agree the sequence before booking
Coordinate plumbing, electrical work and substrate repairs before tiling starts. Agree the layout and key visual lines, including how cuts meet doorways or units. Have the correct materials available under the agreed supply arrangement, and keep batch details so shortages or later repairs are not addressed with an assumed identical product.
Discuss the sequence and safe access through the home while areas are prepared, laid and left undisturbed as instructed. Ask the installer about the manufacturer's requirements before restarting underfloor heating or moving heavy furniture. Keep any change to the original substrate or finishing scope documented with the revised cost.
At handover
- Check the agreed layout, thresholds and perimeter finishes and record outstanding items.
- Keep product references, spare tiles if provided and cleaning or maintenance instructions.
- Ask when the floor and any underfloor heating can return to use under the installed system's guidance.
Floor Tiling: your questions answered
Can I compare tilers by the price per square metre alone?
Not reliably. Compare the same tile, layout, preparation, removal and finishing scope. An installer quoting to lay onto a ready base is not pricing the same job as one removing old tiles and correcting an unsuitable floor. Ask for the inclusions in writing.
Can new tiles be fitted over my existing floor?
That needs assessment of the actual surface, construction and intended system. Describe what is present and ask the installer to explain its proposal. An online photograph does not establish adhesion, strength, moisture condition or the effect on finished levels and doors.
Should I buy tiles before asking for quotes?
You can enquire before buying. A product reference and intended layout help the installer assess suitability and quantities. Agree who checks the order, waste allowance and availability. Do not assume every tile size or material can be fitted under the same preparation and labour allowance.
Does a floor tiling quote include skirting and door trimming?
Only if stated. Identify adjoining finishes and doors and ask how transitions will be completed. Skirting, thresholds, trimming and appliance handling may be separate tasks. A comparison should account for the complete usable room, not just the central tiled area.
Can a tiled floor be installed over underfloor heating?
Tell the installer about the system before it designs the proposal. Ask how compatibility, preparation, movement and commissioning or restart instructions will be handled. This page does not approve a particular floor build-up or provide heating settings for your installation.
How soon can I walk on the new floor?
Follow the installer's instructions for the actual products, site conditions and work sequence. Do not rely on a universal drying period from another job. Ask about ordinary access, heavy furniture and any heating separately before arranging the room's return to use.
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